The Dutch government has postponed the tendering of two offshore wind sites previously scheduled for this year, citing challenging market conditions and limited large-scale electricity demand.
Only one site, Nederwiek I-A, with a capacity of 1 gigawatt (GW), will now be included in the upcoming offshore wind tender planned for October. The site is expected to contribute roughly 3.5% of the Netherlands’ total electricity consumption.
The two other sites, which together would have added an additional 2GW of capacity, will be offered in a later tender round.
“The decision to postpone the tender is due to deteriorating market conditions for offshore wind energy projects,” the government said, adding that the lack of large-scale demand for electricity was a contributing factor.
The adjustment comes as the Netherlands continues to expand its offshore wind capacity in line with broader climate targets. However, rising project costs and investor caution have impacted the pace of development across several European markets in recent months.
Companies will still be invited to compete for the construction and operation permit for the Nederwiek I-A wind farm later this year. The site is located in the Dutch North Sea, one of several zones designated for future renewable energy generation.
