Effects of the construction of wind farms on ecology – from Rob Gerits

In the Ecology and Cumulation Framework (KEC), the possible cumulative ecological effects of existing offshore wind farms and offshore wind farms still under construction were studied with the ten offshore wind farms agreed in the SER Energy Agreement. The effects of wind farms outside the 12-mile zone were also studied. The aim of the Ecology and Cumulation Framework is to be able to determine whether the (construction of) all wind farms, together with a number of other activities at sea, lead to ‘significant negative effects’ on the ecology. If necessary, regulations can then be included in the plot decisions in order to prevent or reduce these effects. To read more go to:

http://www.noordzeeloket.nl/en/functions-and-use/Maritime_wind_energy/ecology/