Customer Stories | Ecoways

Ecoways customer experiences.

From farm turbines to solar panels and energy storage - our customers share how they have taken control of their own energy supply with Ecoways.

For many, wind is the heart of the system, backed up by solar and storage for a complete, reliable solution.

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Wind as a starting point.

For most customers, an Ecoways wind turbine is the first step towards energy independence. Designed for farms and rural businesses with year-round demand.

Wind + Sun.

Pair your wind turbine with solar panels to make the most of sunny days and windy nights. Many of our customers use this mix to cover the majority of their annual power needs.

Wind + Solar + Storage.

Add battery storage to use your own power whenever you need it – day or night, summer or winter – and reduce dependence on the grid.

Wind + Solar + Storage

Business continuity.

From 2026, Dutch grid operators expect planned power outages to become increasingly common. For businesses with a constant energy demand, even a short outage can have major consequences, from halted machinery to lost revenue.

With your own Ecoways energy system, you stay in control. By combining wind, solar, and storage, you can rely on a steady supply of power, day and night, summer and winter. So your business keeps running, even if the lights go out elsewhere.

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Dominique & Annick Brusselle.

“Our farm currently has 80,000 broiler chickens, around 65 dairy cows, and 50 hectares of arable land. We grow mainly for our own animals - wheat for the chickens, beets and maize for the cows, and straw for both. We also grow potatoes for human consumption.

For us, the combination of wind and solar means we can be almost completely energy self-sufficient.”

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What our customers say.

From wind turbine to complete energy system:
This is how our customers take control of their energy.

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Jos Vergeer

Overschild, Groningen

Dairy farm with 200 cows
Consumption 90,000 kWh per year
Three windmills

"I have seen Ecoways grow from a start-up to a professional company. They have been able to remain true to their core values while establishing a solid foundation. As far as I'm concerned, they are an example for the future, and that makes me proud."

Small windmills on poultry farm

Henri Busz

Holwierde, Groningen

Poultry farm with 34,000 chickens
Consumption 120,000 kWh per year
Three windmills

"The installation went smoothly, as did obtaining the municipal permit and applying for the ISDE subsidy. I hardly had to do any work. In that respect, you don't have to worry about a thing. The same goes for any malfunctions, although these have been rare in recent years. Ecoways automatically receives a notification when a turbine is not working, and they take care of it."

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Fred Hibbeler

Wangerland, Friesland

Dairy farm with 60 cows and more than 50 acres of land
1 small windmill

"We’re very satisfied with the purchase; the technology is simple and low-maintenance. On top of that, I could leave the entire permitting process to them, which is a big plus for us as farmers."

Small wind turbine for poultry in Lo-Reninge

Brusselle family

Lo-Reninge, West Flanders

Mixed farm with 80,000 chickens, 65 dairy cows and 50 acres of arable farming
Two windmills

"We installed two windmills in 2022. These serve to provide energy for our business, enabling us to operate completely on our own. Because the prices of electricity are so high, we decided to install windmills. I was happy that I made the choice."

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Peter Oudhuis

Zijp, North Holland

Wind farm project in North Holland
Multiple WES 80 mills installed to replace older Lagerwey models

"The new turbine produced 240,000 kWh in its first year, far more than our older Lagerwey models at 180,000. It outperformed our expectations, and working with Ecoways was so smooth that we decided to replace another older turbine."

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Melfi retrofit

Southern Italy

2 x WES 30/200 wind turbines
Maximum electrical output (200 kWh)

"Both turbines received new rotor blades, a redesigned rotor system, and (for one) a new control cabinet. The upgrade brought them to full WES 30/200 standard, with 30 m rotor diameter, 200 kW output, and SCADA remote monitoring."

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New meets old at Glaick Farm

Stranraer, Scotland

1 x WES250
Coastal location with strong, year-round winds

"A WES250 was installed in summer 2011, 500 years after nearby Stranraer Castle was built. The turbine has been reliably generating green energy for the farm ever since."

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Powering St. Helena

St. Helena, South Atlantic Ocean

Remote island
12 x WES80 turbines
Hybrid system with diesel generators

"Since 2009, Ecoways has expanded the island’s wind capacity to 12 WES80 turbines, now supplying around 20–30 % of its electricity. The system generates 2.4 million kWh of clean energy annually, saving about €1 million in diesel costs, and is maintained by locally trained engineers with SCADA remote monitoring."

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Sustainable in Beltrum

Beltrum, Gelderland

1 x WES 20/70
Annual yield 96,732 kWh
Focused on energy independence and sustainability

"A WES 20/70 with 25 m hub height and 17 m rotor diameter was installed, expected to generate 96,732 kWh annually. The two-blade design allowed installation with a single crane, and the system connects directly to the farm, grid, and internet via its control cabinet."

Small windmill in Houwerzijl

Carin & Cato Gaaikema

Houwerzijl, Groningen

Arable farm with seed potatoes and carrots
Consumption 48,000 kWh per year
One wind turbine with 25 kWp solar panels

"We now save a lot on our energy bill without having to think about it. We use electricity to store our potatoes, which mainly happens in the winter months, so a wind turbine was a better choice than solar panels. The wind turbine runs day and night, covering our core energy needs. Over time, we realised that adding some solar panels would be a great complement for days when the wind drops. This way we have our own power year-round, and we think that’s pretty special."

Small wind turbines for goat farmer

Family van den Hurk

Lith, North Brabant

Goat farm with 1,500 goats and 1,000 pigs
Consumption 150,000 kWh per year
Two windmills with 83 kWp of solar panels

"The combination makes it worthwhile. Last year we had lots of sun in spring and summer, and plenty of wind in autumn and winter. What Ecoways predicted was spot on. The two farm turbines generated 63,000 kWh that year, and the solar panels produced 74,000 kWh. The installation went smoothly, and communication with Ecoways is always good."

John - Kennoway, Scotland

Attractive investment in Kennoway

Kennoway, Scotland

Medium-sized farm
1 x WES 80

"We chose wind because the feed-in tariffs, combined with the high electricity use on our farm, made it an attractive option. I was also hoping it would bring in some income at the end of the day - the reliability is very good."

Jim, Entrepreneur

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Cold storage energy in Burnside

Burnside Scotland

Medium sized potato farm
1 x WES 80

"We have a huge demand for electricity here with the potato cold storage - that was the primary reason for looking at the turbine."

John, Entrepreneur

Gerard - Bant, Holland

Giving something back in Bant

Bant, Netherlands

Large farm
1 x WES 250

"I use a lot of fertiliser, chemicals, and electricity, so I asked myself - what can I give back? That’s when I started thinking about windmills. The local government was enthusiastic, so I became the first farmer here to take the step and build my own windmill. I was very proud to be doing something for the earth and the environment."

Gerard, Entrepreneur

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The Cube

Biddinghuize, Dronten, Netherlands

Medium sized potato farm
1 x WES 80

"The yield is always excellent, because this mill has a very high output. It's the highest-earning square meter in the company."

Dick van Tilburg, Entrepreneur

Small wind turbine in Gistel WV

Dirk & Lut Devreese

Gistel, West Flanders

Mixed farm with 80 dairy cows and 3,000 piglets
Consumption 60,000 kWh per year
One wind turbine with 10 kW solar panels

"The turbine fits nicely into the landscape with its green mast and wooden blades. That was important to us because we are close to the village. We have received many positive reactions from the neighborhood, and the municipality is also positive about this development. I enjoy telling curious passersby about the turbine."

Small windmill in Zuienkerke

Dennis & Magali Brusselle

Zuienkerke, West Flanders

Dairy farm with 100 cows and milking robots
Consumption 60,000 kWh per year
Two windmills with 30 kWp solar panels

"After the purchase, Ecoways took care of everything for us, from permits to installation. The turbine is quiet and has a good yield. We were so satisfied that we quickly decided to have a second turbine installed. In combination with our solar panels, we now have sufficient power throughout the year, which has significantly reduced our energy bill."

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Ritsema family

Appingedam, Groningen

Dairy farm with 150 cows and milking robots
Consumption 71,000 kWh per year
Two windmills and 15 kWp solar panels

"Because the wind turbines mainly generate electricity in the winter, we also have a number of solar panels for the summer. As the net metering scheme is being phased out, we are also looking into energy storage options so that as little electricity as possible leaves our premises."

Erfmolen at dairy farm in Tholen

Piet van der Slikke

Tholen, Zeeland

Dairy farm with 100 cows and milking robots
One wind turbine with 30 kWp solar panels

"Ecoways tells a story of integrity and dedication, but also of real ambition. Somehow, they manage to activate not only the farming community, but also local and even national governments. I am quite impressed."

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Harje Kaemena

Bremen

Dairy company and processor
Annual consumption 70,000 kWh
One small wind turbine with 25 kW solar panels

"We’re not only producers of raw materials but also processors. Our milk processing uses a lot of energy. We couldn’t reduce that consumption, so we invested in generating energy instead. I always enjoy looking at the turbine, and I’m happy with the electricity it produces to power part of our machinery. For us, the installation is a building block in our generational contract - a piece of sustainability."

Zwei Windkraftanlagen bei milchviehbetrieb

Stephan & Jonas Bremermann

Butjadingen, Wesermarsch

Dairy farm with 190 cows
Annual consumption 100,000 kWh
Two small windmills with 25 kW solar panels

"We had wanted to use wind energy for electricity production for a long time, partly to be less dependent on energy policy. The people at Ecoways explained the benefits of their system to me with clear arguments and in a pleasant, fresh, and enthusiastic way. They have a great spirit. Once the installations were running, it was an amazing feeling. It really is something special."

Farmer's mill at dairy farm in Garrelsweer

Johnny & Tina Southfield

Garrelsweer, Groningen

Dairy farm with 130 cows
Consumption 63,000 kWh per year
Two windmills

"We could see the first Ecoways wind turbines spinning on the other side of the canal. That’s really how we got the idea. Everything went smoothly, from the permits to the installation, and the technician always calls ahead if maintenance is needed. We are now largely self-sufficient, and the turbines are performing well. Without the net metering scheme, we’ll also need to look at solar panels and energy storage. That’s why Ecoways has already started measuring our energy consumption."

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Snijder B.V.

Hoorn, North Holland

Specialized rental company for earthmoving equipment and technical services
High returns with the awarded SDE subsidy

Snijder recently teamed up with Ecoways to install an advanced solar power system. The yield is already impressive, and the customer is very satisfied.

Ecoways developed the project, arranged the subsidy application, negotiated with the grid operator about feed-in and took care of all the steps for obtaining the SDE subsidy.

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Intermediair Groep Holland BV (IGH).

Schagen, North Holland

Energy savings of approximately 60% with solar panels
Specialized broker in bulbs, tubers and perennials

Intermediair Groep Holland BV (IGH) recently installed a solar installation in collaboration with Ecoways, with energy savings of about 60% (excluding net-metering) achieved in 2024.

This success story illustrates the rapid and effective benefits of solar energy.

“The wind turbine runs day and night. We now save a lot on our energy bill without having to think about it.”

“We are now largely self-sufficient, and the turbines are performing well. [In the future], we’ll also need to look at solar panels and energy storage.”

“What Ecoways predicted was spot-on. Last year, our two farm turbines generated 63,000 kWh and our solar panels 74,000 kWh.”

“The new WES turbine produced 240,000 kWh in its first year – more than expected.”

“For our business, the combination of wind and solar means we can be almost completely self-sufficient in energy.”