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Belgium enters race for first artificial energy island
Image: Elia GroupOfficial Press Release Elia Group:
Elia presents its plans for an energy island, which will be called the Princess Elisabeth Island
The artificial island in the Belgian part of the North Sea is an innovative masterpiece and a world first / The island will become a European hub for offshore wind energy / The North Sea is becoming a crucial link in our energy supply
In the presence of federal ministers Tinne Van der Straeten (Energy) and Vincent Van Quickenborne (North Sea), system operator Elia has presented its draft plans for what will be the world’s first artificial energy island. The Princess Elisabeth Island will be located almost 45 km off the Belgian coast and will serve as the link between the offshore wind farms in the second offshore wind zone (which will have a maximum capacity of 3.5 GW) and its onshore high-voltage grid. The energy island will also be the first building block of a European... ... More: Official Press Release Elia Group
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