Community Initiated Wind Power Projects

Community Initiated Wind Power Projects

Wind Farm Krammer (Netherlands)

Initiating phase How the largest community initiated wind power project in the Netherlands is made possible? Together the two cooperatives have more than 4.000 members 3

Wind Farm Krammer Development The site: Krammersluizen, the Netherlands # of turbines: 34 Turbine type: ENERCON E-115 3.0 MW Rotor diameter: 115.7 m Hub height: 122 m Total height: 179.9 m Capacity wind farm: 102 MW Annual output: >350.000.000 kwh Start construction: 2016 Completion: 2019 4

Concept of cooperatives Members Zeeuwind Cooperation Members Deltawind Residents of the province Over 4000 members By providing a loan to the cooperative, the members invest in wind energy, making them co-owner Residents of local village 5

Concept of cooperatives The money is invested in Wind Farm Krammer 34 Turbines >100 MW The produced power is sold to 4 major off takers 6

Concept of cooperatives Using long term Power Purchase Agreements the offtake of the produced power is guaranteed 7

Concept of cooperatives The revenue returns to the community in 4 forms Members receive interest on their loan of 4.5% Investment in new wind energy projects Residents receive annual discount on the electricity bill Annual contribution to sustainable social projects 8

Wind Farm Krammer Location (Delta Works) 9

Wind Farm Krammer Location (Delta Works) 10

Close cooperation with local residents and businesses Since 2012 research has been done on the impact of the wind farm on the surroundings. The research considered the impact for residents, environment, but also local businesses like fisherman. During the research stakeholders were kept informed on the progress Stakeholders alternative solutions were being considered. Results of the research is publically available. 11

Communication is key success factor of community wind farms Using information meetings, the company web page, and even news letters, the stakeholders have been informed on the development, impact, and technical issues of the wind farm. The main criticism that developers receive include: Sound Shadow Birds By addressing these topics at an early stage people are educated on the facts and myths. 12

Wind Fund Krammer From the region for the region 0,50 transferred to the fund for every MWh. (annually ± 150.000,-) Purpose of the fund: 1. Green utility bill ± 60.000,- Compensation on energy bill for residents within a 2.5km range. Compensation is depending on the distance to the wind farm. Distance Compensation 0,0 0,5 km 800 0,5 1,0 km 720 1,0 1,5 km 480 1,5 2,5 km 240 (see the table on the right) 2. Support sustainable projects in the region ± 90.000,- The available amount for the projects is shared by the three surrounding municipalities 13

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