Waalwijk selects partner for Buitenpolders wind farm amid legal challenge
Residents of Waalwijk can expect progress on the Buitenpolders wind farm, a key project for local sustainable energy goals. The municipality has chosen a development partner, but a legal objection could delay final approval and implementation.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Project | Buitenpolders Wind Farm |
| Municipality | Waalwijk, Noord-Brabant |
| Tender Start | July 2025 |
| Decision Date | February 4, 2026 |
| Selected Plan | Most Socially Responsible Submission (MMVI) |
| Objection Filed | Yes, by one non-selected party |
| Next Steps | Awaiting ruling on objection before finalizing the tender process |
| Policy Framework | Aligned with GODE Policy Vision |
The municipality of Waalwijk is responsible for implementing local sustainable energy initiatives, including wind farms, to meet regional and national climate targets. As a local government body, it oversees tender processes, ensures community participation, and balances economic, environmental, and social interests in energy projects.
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Update on Buitenpolders Wind Farm
The municipality of Waalwijk is working on the development of the Buitenpolders wind farm as part of its local sustainable energy objectives. To find a suitable development partner, a careful and transparent tender process began in July 2025. The municipal executive has now made a decision regarding the outcome of this process. In this update, we provide you with the latest developments.
The tender process
In July 2025, the municipality launched a tender to find a party capable of demonstrably meeting the sustainable energy generation targets for the municipality of Waalwijk. This was conducted in two phases.
The first phase focused on selecting suitable parties. Applicants were required to demonstrate expertise across the entire process, from initiation to the operational phase. Considerations included experience, financial stability, technical expertise, and community participation.
In the second phase, parties further developed their project plans based on predefined selection criteria and the conditions outlined in the GODE Policy Vision. The submitted plans were then assessed by an independent selection committee. The evaluation considered not only price and quality but, above all, societal value, local ownership, participation, and execution quality.
Municipal executive decision
On February 4, 2026, the municipal executive (college of mayor and aldermen) made a decision regarding the outcome of the tender. The executive followed the recommendation of the independent selection committee. Ultimately, one plan was selected as the Most Socially Responsible Submission (MMVI).
Following the executive decision, a suspensive period of over 20 days began. During this time, non-selected parties could lodge objections against the executive’s decision. One party made use of this opportunity and filed an objection.
Next steps
The municipality of Waalwijk aims to complete the tender process carefully. Therefore, we will await the ruling on the submitted objection before proceeding. Only then can the process be formally concluded. Once further clarity is available, we will inform residents and other stakeholders about the outcome of the tender and the selected project plan.