Veenwind

About

Founded in 2015, Veenwind is a co-op headquartered in De Ronde Venen, Netherlands with approximately 1-10 employees specializing in Wind, Solar.

Veenwind is an energy cooperative established in 2015 by enthusiastic residents of the municipality De Ronde Venen in the Netherlands. The organization aims to accelerate the energy transition and contribute to livability in local communities by developing renewable energy projects, specifically wind turbines and solar fields. Veenwind focuses on democratizing energy production through local ownership, targeting a minimum of 50% local community ownership in projects. Members can invest in wind and solar initiatives and receive returns through energy production revenues. The cooperative actively engages stakeholders—residents, landowners, local entrepreneurs, and government bodies—in project planning. Veenwind emphasizes transparent processes addressing community concerns including noise, shadow flicker, wildlife impacts, and landscape quality. The organization supports an environmental fund fed by project revenues to finance additional sustainability initiatives in the region. Annual membership costs €10, providing voting rights and participation in project decisions.