Filed in archive Wind by Reden Rodriguez on April 28, 2007

The land where windmills became famous now takes windmills seriously, but for a different purpose. A $ 272 million offshore project was recently inaugurated in Egmond a an Zee, northwest of Amsterdam. With 36 turbines churning out a more than 100 MW of energy, this clearly is a statement for the country that wants to produce 9% of its electricity from renewables, come 2010.

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Response from: jeroen (04/29/07 12:42pm)

Hello,

You might be interested in what Holland has got to offer than wind farms. If so, please visit www.discoverholland.info

regards

jeroen

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