First local wind turbine in Buren powers up, offering solution to grid congestion
Residents and entrepreneurs in Buren can now benefit from locally generated wind energy as the municipality’s first small wind turbine goes live. This initiative reduces reliance on the overloaded electricity grid, offering a sustainable alternative for businesses and farmers.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Eck en Wiel, municipality of Buren, Gelderland |
| Initiator | Vellinga family |
| Wind Turbine Type | EAZ |
| Hub Height | 15 meters |
| Tip Height | 21.6 meters |
| Subsidy Options | ISDE (up to €140/m² rotor surface), Energy Investment Allowance (EIA) |
| Local Impact | Direct local energy use, reduces grid congestion |
| Alderman | Martine de Bas |
The municipality of Buren plays a facilitating role in local sustainability projects, supporting initiatives like this wind turbine to promote energy independence. It collaborates with provincial and national agencies to streamline permits and subsidies for such ventures.
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First small wind turbine installed in the municipality of Buren
On Friday, March 27, the first small wind turbine in the municipality of Buren was officially commissioned. This took place at the location of the initiator, the Vellinga family in Eck en Wiel. The installation of the small wind turbine followed a lengthy process. Alderman Martine de Bas is proud of the result and indicates that, despite delays from the province, it is mainly thanks to the perseverance of the initiator that the turbine is now in place.
Generating local energy as a response to grid congestion
The small wind turbine, of the EAZ type, has a modest size: a hub height of 15 meters and a tip height of 21.6 meters. The generated sustainable energy is used directly locally. This project thus demonstrates how local generation and local consumption can help reduce the pressure on the overloaded electricity grid (grid congestion). Small wind turbines are therefore a solution for entrepreneurs looking to become more sustainable without being dependent on the electricity grid.
This first small wind turbine was realized with limited subsidies. However, there are more extensive subsidy schemes for businesses and farmers interested in a small wind turbine:
- ISDE subsidy: the maximum subsidy for small-scale wind turbines is €140 per m² of rotor surface area.
- A small wind turbine can be deducted up to 40% of the profit through the Energy Investment Allowance (EIA).
- A small wind turbine can be part of the business plan. This can be subsidized through the Subsidy for the establishment of young farmers.
For more information about these subsidy options, visit the website of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).