Netherlands Offshore Wind Energy Act was adopted on 24th of June 2015 and entered into force on 1st of July 2015. According to the Act, the government assumes control of the spatial planning arrangements and environmental evaluation of the planned plants from the offshore wind project investor. The Act also states that the government, not the project developer, is responsible for connecting the offshore grid. Therefore, the government is in charge of deciding on the location of the proposed plant, as well as making sure that its construction and operation are in line with all governmental institutions and that it will be connected to the grid.

Permits must be obtained in order for the project to be realized, according to project developers. Participation in the offshore win