The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) has received several applications for permits to construct a wind farm on sites Alpha and Beta in the IJmuiden Ver Wind Farm Zone (IJVWFZ) in the North Sea.Both sites could accommodate wind farms with a capacity of 2GW each. Wind farm developers could submit applications for permits for the construction and operation of a wind farm in site Alpha and/or Beta until Thursday, 28 March 2024. RVO will assess the applications together with two expert committees now that the application period is closed. This assessment is based on a list of qualitative criteria, considering factors such as the knowledge and experience of parties involved in the construction of the wind farm and the extent to which the wind farm is circular (recyclable). The applicant can earn a number of points for each criterion. The permits will be awarded to the parties with the most points. The Minister for Climate and Energy expects to announce the permit winners in June 2024. The wind farms are projected to commence supplying power to the Netherlands in 2029 or 2030. RVO anticipates granting the permit for the 3rd site (Gamma) in the IJVWFZ in 2025. A wind farm of approximately 2GW will be constructed on this site.
