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Netherlands offshore wind overview.

The Netherlands is a mature offshore wind market with a strong record of auction delivery and integrated transmission planning. Around 3.5 GW is operational, with major new zones such as IJmuiden Ver and Nederwiek supporting the 21 GW by 2031 target. TenneTs offshore grid model makes the Netherlands one of the benchmark markets for coordinated offshore build-out.Europe17.9m people

At a Glance

Installed offshore wind

3.5 GW

National target

21GW by 2031Currently 17% achieved

Operational projects

Pipeline capacity

6.6 GWPlanned, consented and in build

Renewables share

99%of installed capacity

Offshore wind share

12.1%of installed capacity

Capacity growth since 2020

104%

Fastest-growing technology since 2020

Solar PV+14.8 GW

Market Readiness

Market stage

Established market with operational projects, experienced developers, and clearer delivery routes.

Consenting window

Typical offshore wind consenting timescale: 17-34 months.

Electricity system

Liberalised market with TenneT NL as TSO. RVO (Netherlands Enterprise Agency) administers Kavels op Zee — the world's most efficient offshore wind permitting system using pre-designated, pre-assessed zones with integrated offshore grid (Net op Zee). ACM regulates. ENTSO-E linked API available.

Grid context

Offshore grid connection in the Netherlands is handled by TenneT NL under the Net op Zee programme, which pre-builds standardised offshore HVDC transformer platforms connecting multiple farms to the onshore grid. Grid connection is allocated alongside the Kavels op Zee leasing process and is not a separate critical path, removing a major source of delay experienced in other markets. This integrated model is a global benchmark.