Eastern Scheldt Power Plant

Location: 4675 RB Vrouwenpolder, Netherlands

Type: Tidal

Status: Operational

Year of establishment: 2015

Installed Capacity: 1.25 MWe

Project Description

It is operated by Tocardo Tidal Power and became operational in 2015. It is the largest tidal energy project in Netherlands and the world’s largest commercial tidal installation of five turbines in an array.

Purpose/Application

To produce electricity from water.

Unique Aspect

Located on the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier, it also protects Dutch landmasses from floodings from the North Sea. The 9 km long barrier has 62 steel doors that now deliver the combination of water defences and tidal power. It has also has a nearby tourist spot, Delta Park Neeltje Jans which has a leisure complex with storm surge barrier visits, sea lion shows, aquarium & water park.