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?? Exciting news: SIMPLE III offshore testing campaign started ?? Ecowende is thrilled to see GBM Works Work’s launch of the SIMPLE III campaign. As part of this pilot project, the Vibrojet? will undergo testing ahead of its commercial deployment at the Ecowende wind farm. The tests will focus on the Vibrojet?'s drivability and noise measurements to assess its ability to reduce noise levels compared to traditional installation methods. Upon completion of the large-scale SIMPLE III tests, the Vibrojet? will achieve Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7. This level indicates that the technology has been successfully demonstrated in an operational environment providing lessons for commercial implementation. Ecowende proudly supports the SIMPLE III project by providing funding and the opportunity to test this technology at the Hollandse Kust West site. We do this together with many key industry players, such as Van Oord, CAPE Holland and Ramboll. Go to our website to read more about this eco-innovation and partner GBM ?? https://lnkd.in/dYkFkdA3 #teamingupwithnature #silentinstallationtechniques #ecoinnovation #hollandsekustwest Shell Eneco Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

?? Partner in the spotlight: Seasight Solutions ?? Ecowende contacted Seasight Solutions through sister company Seasight Davits, as we needed four custom-made slewing pedestals for the bird radar systems in our wind farm. This project consists of design and manufacture of the so-called Bird Radar Swing Arm (BiRSA). Lasse J?rgensen, Mechanical Engineer at Seasight Solutions: “With our extensive experience in creating offshore products for wind turbine transition pieces, such as?Davit cranes, we were well equipped to meet Ecowende’s needs for a product that will last for decades.” BiRSA is engineered to withstand harsh conditions at sea and a stable and reliable platform for the bird radar systems, contributing to our goal of minimal impact on the natural habitat of birds, bats, and marine mammals. “We’re proud to be able to contribute with our skilled engineers and experienced project managers to projects such as Ecowende that promote both renewable energy and wildlife,” concludes Lasse J?rgensen. Read more about Seasight Solutions on our website ?? https://lnkd.in/dTRvhuFX #teamingupwithnature #birdradar #ecoinnovation #hollandsekustwest Shell Eneco Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

?? Van Oord and Ecowende boost North Sea biodiversity with Tree Reefs and Oyster Hubs ???? We have signed a contract with Van Oord for the design, construction and installation of Tree Reefs and Oyster Hubs at our wind farm. It is the first time Tree Reefs will be implemented on such a large scale in the North Sea. Tree Reefs are biodegradable reef structures made from discarded fruit trees, which are relatively sturdy and stable. The trees will be collected from the Dutch fruit cultivation sector and are usually cleared as soon as they start producing less fruit. Tjeerd Bouma Scientist at NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research and original initiator of the Tree Reefs: “It is a dream come true to see a Tree Reef being implemented in the North Sea. We are happy with the expertise of Van Oord in upscaling this eco-innovation.” Van Oord and Ecowende will also collaborate on constructing Oyster Hubs. This innovation was developed in collaboration with Waardenburg Ecology. The hubs consist of adult oysters of varying sizes placed on designated cable crossings to serve as a source of oyster larvae. Karen Vennik, Commercial Director for Offshore Energy and Ocean Health at Van Oord: "Van Oord is excited to bring innovative solutions such as Tree Reefs and Oyster Hubs to the Ecowende wind farm. This marks a significant step in our commitment to not only delivering sustainable offshore infrastructure but also enhancing biodiversity in the North Sea." Waardenburg Ecology will measure and monitor the effects of these two innovations. According to Jelle Muller, Ecology Project Engineer at Ecowende, "Insights and lessons learned from these two eco-innovations will be shared with the offshore and ecology communities to close knowledge gaps and accelerate the large-scale roll-out of offshore wind in harmony with nature." Go to our website to read the full news article ?? https://lnkd.in/dP9RgcSS #teamingupwithnature #treereefs #oysterhubs #eco-innovations #hollandsekustwest #offshorewind Shell Eneco Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

? Tjalling de Bruin on Energy Port IJmond: "In the interest of energy security, transition, and ambition" ?? Ecowende is one of the parties with a vested interest in the establishment of the Energy Port IJmond. Construction of our wind farm has already begun. The vessels that transport materials still travel to the ports of Rotterdam and Eemshaven, a considerable distance from the Hollandse Kust West wind farm. Tjalling de Bruin, CEO at Ecowende: “The closer we can get to the installation harbour for construction, assembly, and maintenance of the wind park, the more sustainable it will be.” Tjalling also highlights the importance of the Energy Port IJmond. “If the Dutch government wants to achieve the massive goal of 21 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2032, this needs to be facilitated. It is in the interest of energy security, transition, and ambition that the Energy Port is established. Not only for the Netherlands but also for neighbouring countries that wish to make use of it.” Recently, Tjalling spoke with journalist Jiska Kroon for the Programmabureau Noordzeekanaalgebied | NZKG Noordzeekanaalgebied about the importance and necessity of the new port. Read the full interview, which is part of a two-part series with stakeholder manager Manon Raats, on our website ?? https://lnkd.in/d-VDfM4U #energytransition #energysecurity #energiehavenijmond #hollandsekustwest Shell Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. Eneco

?? Partner in the spotlight: CAPE Holland ?? The?CAPE Holland?Vibro Lifting Technology?plays a crucial role in supporting our ambitious ecological objectives to build the Ecowende wind farm with minimal impact on marine life. As one of the innovative solutions, the CAPE Vibro Lifting Technology will significantly minimize piling noise compared to conventional hammering methods. Vibro technology applies vertical vibrations to temporarily reduce soil resistance, allowing gravity to push the pile into the ground. At three foundation sites, as part of a test, GBM Works’ vibro jetting technology will be added to the CAPE Vibro Lifting Tool, with the aim to drive piles deeper than with vibro driving alone. The long-term goal is to be able to offer vibro driving to final penetration depth with or without additional technologies at future projects to eliminate the emissions of underwater noise as much as possible. Ecowende will be an important project to make this possible. Dick van Wijngaarden, Business Development Manager CAPE Holland: “We’re delighted that we have been selected for this first large-scale implementation of our innovative technique at a Dutch offshore wind farm. Our Vibro Lifting Tool will help reduce the environmental impact during the installation phase.” Read more about CAPE Holland on our website ?? https://lnkd.in/dxnKZAP3 #TeamingUpWithNature #SilentInstallationTechniques #Innovation Shell Eneco Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. CAPE Holland Venterra Group GBM Works Van Oord

?? Waardenburg and NIOZ begin ecological monitoring of the seabed ?? ? End of last year, Waardenburg Ecology and NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research began monitoring marine life on the seabed at Hollandse Kust West, the site where our wind farm will be built. This monitoring campaign is one of the first steps in our ecological monitoring program, with Waardenburg mapping the current underwater nature, while WaterProof Marine Consultancy & Services B.V. measures non-biological factors like water temperature and flow velocity. During this campaign, scraping samples were collected from 21 locations using a 1.6-ton scraper. The upper seabed layer was collected, leaving marine life in the deeper seabed behind. This method, known as Triple D Dredging, provides insight into the seabed ecosystem. Sytske van den Akker, Waardenburg Ecology, said: “It’s incredible to see how the NIOZ crew manages the heavy scraper with precision in rough waves. But the most rewarding part is sorting the samples and discovering species like sea potatoes, brittle stars, and even a short-snouted seahorse, which is typically found in southern waters.” ? Read the full news article on our website ?? https://lnkd.in/d4KA6nsN ? #TeamingUpWithNature #OffshoreWind #MarineResearch #SeabedMonitoring #HollandseKustWest Rijkswaterstaat Shell Eneco Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

?? In the media: the future of offshore wind is about strengthening the natural environment ?? Ecowende is teaming up with nature to build the most ecological wind farm yet. Our Hollandse Kust West wind farm won't just generate green electricity – it will positively impact marine life, both above and below water. With over 40 studies and pilot projects, our wind farm will serve as a field lab, accelerating responsible offshore wind energy development. Special measures like innovative noise reduction techniques, coloured blades and bird corridors will ensure minimal environmental impact. Recently, Ecowende’s Construction Manager Arjan Hamoen-Kleerekooper Hamoen and Ecology Program Manager Hermione van Zutphen spoke to TenneT Netherlands Contact Magazine about the ecological innovations and measures we’re implementing in the construction of the wind farm: “The future of offshore wind is about strengthening the natural environment.” Contact Magazine is delivered to residents of Beverwijk, Velsen, Heemskerk, and Wijk aan Zee, the area surrounding the onshore station where Ecowende’s green electricity will come ashore. ? Read the full interview on our website: https://lnkd.in/dqVhSZE9 A big thank you to Manon Raats for coordinating, Randy Jansink for the interview, Eric Rugers for the design, Jorrit 't Hoen for the photography and MatZwart for the visuals. ? #teamingupwithnature #offshorewind #hollandsekustwest #ecologicalinnovations Shell Eneco Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

?? Partner in the spotlight: WaterProof Marine Consultancy & Services ?? Sound plays an important role in the life of fish and marine animals, who use it to orient themselves, to communicate, and to locate prey. It is known that seals, harbour porpoises and other marine mammals are disturbed by sound from human activities, such as the construction of an offshore wind farm. Underwater measurements are essential for expanding our knowledge about the North Sea ecosystem. That’s why our partner WaterProof Marine Consultancy & Services B.V. has set up an extensive research programme on behalf of Ecowende. Measurements at the Hollandse Kust West wind farm of underwater sound, electromagnetic fields, currents, sand waves, and presence of marine mammals will be used to fill gaps in the knowledge about the underwater ecology of the North Sea. These measurements are used to calibrate models, resulting in more accurate predictions of the impact of future wind farms on the underwater ecology. Read more about WaterProof and the research programme on our website ?? https://lnkd.in/duut9Zam #teamingupwithnature #marinelife #fillingknowledgegaps #offshorewind Shell Eneco Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

?? Milestone achieved: first GBM Jetring delivered! ?? We’re excited to share a significant achievement – the first of three Jetrings manufactured by our partner GBM Works is delivered to Sif Group in Roermond. ?? These Jetrings play a vital role in the Vibrojet? system, used to install some of the monopiles of the wind turbines for our offshore windfarm. The water jets hosted by the Jetring fluidize the soil during vibrohammer installation, reducing pile friction. This means the probability that a conventional impact hammer is needed is also reduced. The ultimate goal is to limit noise during the construction phase and disturb marine life as little as possible. The remaining two rings are on track for delivery in the coming weeks to Sif in Roermond. Sif is the manufacturer of our monopiles. Once received, Sif will incorporate the rings seamlessly into the production line of the monopiles. Following integration, the jetting components will undergo rigorous pressure testing by GBM at the Sif yard on the Maasvlakte in June 2025. Albart Barents, Project Manager at GBM, reflects: “I am excited to announce the successful delivery of our first Jetring! This significant milestone was made possible by the incredible efforts of our team, subcontractors KCI and KERSTEN, and Ecowende. Onward to the next steps in making this project a major success. We’re proud to collaborate with Sif and contribute to Ecowende’s vision of teaming up with nature to build the most environmentally friendly windfarm to date. Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability in offshore construction and leading the way for affordable, sustainable and responsible offshore energy.” Joe Haley, Foundation Innovation?Lead at Ecowende, adds: “The delivery of the first Jetring is a major step forward for vibrojetting, and the aim of reducing offshore construction noise on our project. It is an exciting start to the year; it's the first of many milestones in 2025! Bringing the Jeting from the drawing board into reality has taken a united team effort with GBM Works, Kersten, KCI, Ramboll, Sif and Ecowende – congratulations to the teams involved.” #SilentInstallations #Innovation #Vibrojet #OffshoreWind #sustainability #ecology #marinelife #windenergy #teamingupwithnature Shell Eneco Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.

?? Everyone returns home safely ??♂? ? At Ecowende, we are committed to minimising the impact of our activities on nature but also ensuring the Health and Safety of our team, partners, community, and everyone affected by our actions. We all want to return home safely at the end of the day. Together, we can prioritise safety in every step of our work. That’s why we recently participated – with almost 775 other participants – in a Safety Day, organised by our partner Sif Group. Watch the recap in the video in the post below. #SafetyFirst #OffshoreWind #Teamwork