Port of Zeebrugge gets four new windmills
A cooperation between Portfineco (a joint-venture between the Zeebrugge port authority and Finiwo) and Eneco, a sustainable energy supplier/producer, will result in the installation of four new windmills on the terminals of Wallenius-Wilhelmsen Logistics Zeebrugge NV and Toyota Motor Europe. This sustainable project is an important step in Port of Zeebrugge’s strategy to offer green solutions for the port’s economic activities, said in the company's press release.
Portfineco and Eneco Wind Belgium have joined forces for the building, financing and the exploitation of four windmills in the inner port of Zeebrugge. Operational by the end of 2014, the installed windmills will produce about 30.000 MWh per year. The produced energy will be used on the terminals in Zeebrugge to support the activities in the port.
Two windmills will be installed at the terminals of Toyota Motor Europe and Wallenius-Wilhelmsen Logistics. Both companies are known for their efforts in sustainability. Wallenius-Wilhelmsen reduces the fleet’s CO2-emissions each year by installing the latest technologies. Toyota Motor Europe’s achievements in hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles are the result of the company’s goal to produce the most eco-friendly cars.
“This project fits Zeebrugge perfectly, considering our port’s strategy in being a Clean Port, where clean air and sustainable solutions are a priority. Also, the cost price of energy is an important point of interest nowadays.” says Joachim Coens, CEO Port of Zeebrugge.
