Eneco has selected Deutsche Windtechnik as the new maintenance partner for the 120 MW Prinses Amalia offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea, the companies said on Tuesday.
The agreement, set to begin in January 2026, will cover the remaining operational life of the project, which comprises 60 Vestas V80 turbines and has been operational since 2008, located approximately 25 km off IJmuiden.
Under the contract, Deutsche Windtechnik will provide full-scope maintenance and troubleshooting, including permanent staffing, engineering support, spare parts, tools, and back-office services. Operations will be coordinated from shared facilities in IJmuiden to optimise turbine availability and energy output.
“At Eneco, we value maintaining high production levels and reliability across our wind portfolio. Maintaining good performance with an asset that’s nearing the end of its design life is an additional challenge,” Eneco’s Remco Streppel said. “Working closely with Deutsche Windtechnik enables us to achieve this efficiently and safely, with clear alignment on priorities and performance targets.”
Deutsche Windtechnik’s Geert Timmers added: “We are proud to strengthen our cooperation with Eneco and to take responsibility for maintaining this landmark offshore wind farm. Our focus will be on significantly improving turbine availability and optimising output through a transparent and cooperative approach.”
Timmers noted that the agreement doubles Deutsche Windtechnik’s offshore service portfolio in the Netherlands and underlines its commitment to supporting the country’s offshore wind sector.
The partnership reflects a broader trend of long-term maintenance agreements as offshore wind farms reach mid- and late-life stages, aiming to maximise operational efficiency and secure energy generation over remaining years.
