Ecowende partners with Vestas to test red turbine blade on Hollandse Kust West VI offshore wind farm
Type: Partnership · Technology: Offshore Wind · Country: Netherlands · Announced: 2026-07-01
Ecowende and Vestas announced a partnership to implement a red-blade experiment on seven turbines at the Hollandse Kust West VI offshore wind farm in the North Sea. The pilot study will feature one high‑contrast red blade and two white blades on each of the seven selected turbines to break the motion‑smear effect that confuses migrating birds. Advanced tracking cameras and monitoring systems have been installed across the farm to record avian flight paths and avoidance behavior. The initiative aims to provide a scalable solution for avian conservation that could become a new global design standard for offshore wind installations. By addressing a long‑standing bird‑collision issue, the collaboration supports the broader expansion of offshore wind capacity needed to meet rising electricity demand.
Analysis
Ecowende and Vestas announced a partnership on 2026-07-01 to test a red turbine blade on seven turbines at the Hollandse Kust West VI offshore wind farm in the Netherlands. Vestas, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has a focus on designing, installing, and maintaining wind energy projects worldwide. Ecowende is the developer of the project, while Vestas is the supplier. The partnership will feature one high-contrast red blade and two white blades on each of the seven selected turbines. The pilot study will utilize advanced tracking cameras and monitoring systems to record avian flight paths and avoidance behavior.
Key points
- Partnership announced on 2026-07-01
- 7 turbines at the Hollandse Kust West VI offshore wind farm
- 1 high-contrast red blade and 2 white blades on each turbine
- Location: Netherlands