Solar & wind farm atlas · Western Europe
Solar & wind farms in Netherlands
Every utility-scale solar park and wind farm in Netherlands tracked by Global Energy Monitor: operating, under construction and planned.
Operating solar + wind
18.8 GW
#16 of 222 countries
Solar PV
6.9 GW
#18 worldwide
Onshore wind
4.7 GW
#13 for wind
Offshore wind
7.1 GW
operating
Under construction
647 MW
planned: 19.5 GW
Facilities tracked
965
all statuses
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Netherlands has 18.8 GW of utility-scale solar and wind capacity in operation across 965 tracked facilities, ranking #16 of 222 countries in this atlas.
The fleet is balanced between solar (6.9 GW) and wind (11.9 GW).
Offshore wind contributes 7.1 GW; Netherlands is one of the few countries with offshore wind farms in operation.
The pipeline is substantial: 647 MW under construction and 19.5 GW in pre-construction or announced, equal to 107% of today’s operating fleet.
About 9.8 GW (52%) of the operating capacity started up in 2021 or later; the busiest year was 2023, with 3.8 GW commissioned.
The largest concentrations are in Noordwijk (1.6 GW), Zeeland (1.5 GW), Groningen (1.4 GW).
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See also: Netherlands energy profile for the electricity mix, carbon intensity and history.
Capacity commissioned per year
Operating facilities by first start year (MW). Projects without a known start year are not included.
Largest operating solar & wind farms in Netherlands
Map →| Facility | Type | Capacity | Since | Region | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm | Offshore wind | 1.5 GW | 2023 | Noordwijk | Allianz SE |
| Amazon Shell HKN offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | 759 MW | 2023 | Haarlem | — |
| Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | 759 MW | 2023 | Egmond aan Zee | Eneco |
| Borssele I & II offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | 752 MW | 2020 | Westkapelle | Norges Bank Investment Management |
| Borssele III & IV offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | 740 MW | 2021 | Zeeland | INPEX Corp |
| Gemini Offshore Wind Park | Offshore wind | 600 MW | 2017 | — | Siemens AG |
| Noordoostpolder-Westermeerwind Windpark | Offshore wind | 429 MW | 2017 | Espel | Private Owners |
| Fryslân wind farm | Offshore wind | 383 MW | 2021 | — | — |
| Beaufort wind farm | Offshore wind | 350 MW | 2009 | Leiden, Zuid-Holland | NUON NV |
| Prinses Ariane Windpark | Onshore wind | 301 MW | 2020 | — | A.S.R. Real Estate |
| Zeewolde wind farm | Onshore wind | 247 MW | 2022 | — | Community Owned - Windpark Zeewolde BV |
| NOP Agrowind wind farm | Offshore wind | 195 MW | 2017 | — | Community Owned |
| Westereems wind farm | Onshore wind | 162 MW | 2009 | Eemshaven, Groningen | RWE Renewables Benelux BV |
| De Drentse Monden En Oostermoer wind farm | Onshore wind | 157 MW | — | Assen, Drenthe | — |
| N33 wind farm | Onshore wind | 150 MW | 2020 | Meeden, Groningen | RWE AG |
| Windplanblauw offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | 132 MW | 2024 | Flevoland | Vattenfall AB |
| Eneco Luchterduinen wind farm | Offshore wind | 129 MW | 2015 | Zandvoort | Eneco |
| Luchterduinen wind farm | Offshore wind | 129 MW | 2015 | Noordwijk | Eneco |
| Prinses Alexia Windpark | Onshore wind | 122 MW | 2013 | Zeewolde | Vattenfall AB |
| Prinses Amalia offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | 120 MW | 2007 | IJmuiden | Dexia Group |
| Maasvlakte 2 wind farm | Onshore wind | 112 MW | 2021 | Port of Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland | Eneco |
| Vlagtwedde solar farm | Solar PV | 110 MW | 2020 | Vlagtwedde, Groningen | Encavis AG |
| Egmond Aan Zee wind farm | Offshore wind | 108 MW | 2007 | Noord-Holland | Shell PLC |
| Fledderbosch solar farm | Solar PV | 104 MW | 2024 | Groningen | — |
| Midden-Groningen solar farm | Solar PV | 103 MW | 2019 | Groningen | PowerField Energy |
| Krammer Wind Park | Onshore wind | 102 MW | 2020 | Rotterdam, Zeeland | Kallista Energy Investment |
| Stadskanaal solar farm | Solar PV | 101 MW | 2020 | Groningen | Jiayuguan Chint Solar Power Co Ltd |
| Noordermeerdijk solar farm | Solar PV | 98 MW | 2025 | Flevoland | AMPYR Solar Europe (ASE) |
| Oostpolder wind farm | Onshore wind | 96 MW | 2022 | Groningen | RWE AG |
| Hanze wind farm | Onshore wind | 90 MW | 2024 | Dronten | Waterschap Zuiderzeeland |
| Zuidwester onshore wind farm | Onshore wind | 90 MW | 2016 | Zuidermeerdijk | RWE AG |
| Energie A16 wind power project | Onshore wind | 87 MW | 2022 | Moerdijk | Pure Energy |
| Overbetuwe solar park | Solar PV | 86 MW | 2024 | Mermsche Zeeg | Sunvest BV |
| Vermeer wind farm | Onshore wind | 86 MW | 2021 | — | Eurus Energy |
| Kroningswind wind farm | Onshore wind | 80 MW | 2022 | Dirksland, Zuid-Holland | TINC |
| Kreekraksluis wind farm | Onshore wind | 78 MW | 2013 | Zeeland | Eneco |
| Oosterhorn wind farm | Onshore wind | 78 MW | 2020 | Geefsweer | Eneco |
| Kubbeweg wind farm | Onshore wind | 74 MW | 2006 | Flevoland | Private Owners |
| Koegorspolder solar farm | Solar PV | 71 MW | 2022 | Terneuzen, Zeeland | SolarEnergyWorks |
| Hollandia Nieuw-Buinen solar farm | Solar PV | 70 MW | 2021 | Nieuw-Buinen, Drenthe | Coöperatieve Rabobank UA |
Biggest projects in the pipeline
| Project | Type | Status | Capacity | Expected | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doordewind offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 4 GW | 2032 | Maasvlakte |
| IJmuiden Ver Alpha Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2 GW | 2029 | — |
| IJmuiden Ver Beta Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2 GW | 2028 | — |
| IJmuiden Ver Gamma Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2 GW | 2029 | — |
| Nederwiek I offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2 GW | 2030 | Borssele |
| Nederwiek II Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2 GW | 2032 | — |
| Nederwiek III Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 2 GW | 2031 | — |
| Ecowende Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 780 MW | 2026 | — |
| Oranje Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 760 MW | 2027 | — |
| Hollandse Kust West VIII Offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Announced | 700 MW | — | — |
| Ten noorden van de Waddeneilanden offshore wind farm | Offshore wind | Pre-construction | 700 MW | 2033 | Groningen |
| Delfzijl-Zuid wind farm | Onshore wind | Under construction | 296 MW | 2024 | Woldendorp, Groningen |
| Eekerpolder solar farm | Solar PV | Under construction | 189 MW | 2026 | — |
| Swan solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 145 MW | — | — |
| Aardbrandsven solar park | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 100 MW | — | Ruilverkavelingsweg, Budel |
| Maasvlakte floating solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 96 MW | — | Maasvlakte |
| Bellingwolde solar farm | Solar PV | Under construction | 74 MW | — | — |
| IJmuiden Ver Beta Offshore solar farm | Solar PV | Announced | 50 MW | 2029 | — |
| Matsloot solar farm | Solar PV | Pre-construction | 50 MW | — | Matsloot, Drenthe |
| Lelystad Edelhertweg solar farm | Solar PV | Under construction | 45 MW | — | Edelhertweg, Lelystad |
Top regions (operating)
Frequently asked questions
What is the largest solar farm in Netherlands?
The largest operating solar facility in Netherlands in this dataset is Vlagtwedde solar farm (Vlagtwedde, Groningen), with about 110 MW, in operation since 2020.
What is the largest wind farm in Netherlands?
The largest operating wind facility is Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm (Noordwijk), at about 1.5 GW, operating since 2023.
How much solar capacity does Netherlands have?
Utility-scale solar facilities tracked by Global Energy Monitor total 6.9 GW in operation in Netherlands (#18 worldwide in this atlas), plus 351 MW under construction. Rooftop and small solar systems are not included, so national statistics including them are usually higher.
How much wind power capacity does Netherlands have?
11.9 GW of wind farms are operating (4.7 GW onshore, 7.1 GW offshore), ranking #13 in this atlas, with 296 MW under construction.
How many solar and wind farms are there in Netherlands?
965 facilities are recorded, including operating, under-construction, planned, shelved and cancelled projects: 770 solar PV, 152 onshore wind, 43 offshore wind.
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Nearby countries
Germany 87.4 GWFrance 38.7 GWBelgium 4.8 GWAustria 3.8 GWLuxembourg 233 MWSwitzerland 152 MW