Haringvliet

Hybrid energy parks offer several advantages:

• Improved grid usage: As wind and solar production are complementing each other in production times, the usage of the available grid capacity can be increased. Batteries can be used to prevent power shortages and facilitate time-based production shifts, as well as providing grid stabilisation services.
• Cost-efficiency: All technologies can use the same infrastructure such as roads, grid connections or substations.
• Efficient land-use: The different technologies are grouped together in one area. This becomes more important as land is a scarce resource, especially in countries such as the Netherlands, and regional zone planning is becoming more restrictive.
• Reduced financial risks: The combination of different complementing technologies increases diversification and therefore reduces the overall risk profile of the investment.

The Haringvliet park contributes annually to a wind fund, which is set up to provide benefits for local residents and support local initiatives. Projects that have received funding include insect hotels, playgrounds, and green schoolyards.