What does Wase Wind do?

Wase Wind is a Belgian wind energy cooperative that invests in and operates wind parks in East Flanders. Members are both customers and co-owners, receiving electricity at cost price and dividend distributions from profits.

Where is Wase Wind located?

Wase Wind is headquartered in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium.

What certifications does Wase Wind hold?

Wase Wind holds the following certifications: EMAS-II.

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Wase Wind

Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

WindCo-op

Founded 2009

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Founded in 2009, Wase Wind is a co-op headquartered in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium specializing in Wind.

Wase Wind is a cooperative of people who jointly invest in wind energy projects in their local region of East Flanders (Oost-Vlaanderen). The cooperative supplies 100% pure wind electricity to its members, who are also co-owners and shareholders. Each customer purchases one share to become a member-owner with voting rights. The cooperative was established with the mission to build sustainable and innovative projects while minimizing environmental impact. Wase Wind operates wind parks including Braemland I and II (supplying electricity for 6,000 households) and Windpark Baggaart. The cooperative implements an environmental management system compliant with the European EMAS-II regulation. Members benefit from cost-price electricity, dividends from profits, participation in governance through annual general assemblies, and local proximity. The cooperative also engages in community education, receiving approximately 3,000 school students annually at its turbines.

cooperativewind energycommunity-ownedEast Flandersenvironmental management

Headquarters

Sint-Niklaas, Belgium

Founded

2009

Company Type

Co-op