Meet the Dutch Windwheel

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Meet the Dutch "Windwheel". THE sustainable icon and future landmark in Europe’s largest port city. An attraction with unprecedented global reach and a showcase for Dutch design & Innovation.

Unique Landmark

The Dutch Windwheel will become THE attraction of the architectural capital of the Netherlands, the cosmopolitan port city of Rotterdam. It adds a unique landmark to the city making, the skyline even more spectacular.

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Sustainable Icon

he Dutch "Windwheel" is the sustainable future sustainable icon. It is both figuratively and literally a vehicle for technical and technological innovations. It is a dynamic energy generator and a game changer for sustainable building.

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1.5M visitors per year

Unprecedented Attraction

The Dutch "Windwheel" is a spectacular attraction that can be experienced by everyone. Visitors from around the world can enjoy fabulous views of Rotterdam and the surrounding countryside from the giant coaster.

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Economic Engine

The Dutch "Windwheel" is of great economic value for both Rotterdam and the Netherlands. The whole city and its surrounding area will benefit from the boost in tourism and the Netherlands benefits from the iconic showcase for technical and technological innovations.

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Organisation

The Dutch "Windwheel" is an initiative of the "Windwheel" Corporation, a consortium of Rotterdam based companies BLOC, DoepelStrijkers and Meysters. In close collaboration with leading companies and research institutes they started up an alliance for an innovation program: Arup, BAM, BLOC, Deltares, DoepelStrijkers, Dura Vermeer, ECN, Eneco, Evides, , Meysters, Siemens, SPIE and TNO. Through this program, and using all kinds of technological innovations, they will work on a clean, digital economy.


Initiators

  • BLOC
  • Doepelstrijkers
  • Meysters

Innovationpartners

  • Arup
  • bam
  • Deltares
  • Dura Vermeer
  • ECN
  • Eneco
  • Spie
  • TNO
  • Evides
  • Siemens

Servicepartners

  • Inovation Quarter
  • PNO

Marketingpartners

  • NBTC Holland Marketing
  • Rotterdam Partners

Public supporters

  • Ministerie van economische zaken
  • Gemeente Rotterdam
  • Ministerie van infrastructuur en milieu
  • Provinicie zuid holland
  • Metropoolregio Rotterdam en Den haag

Dutch Windwheel in de media

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