• Erik Holtslag
Erik Holtslag is a wind resource expert and founder of recently launched Dutch renewables consultancy REdouble
Opinion

We must end North Sea offshore wind free-for-all or suffer the consequences

Chaotic developer rush for prime North Sea real estate will only result in wake loss disputes and difficulties sending power where it is needed – but it doesn’t have to be that way, argues Erik Holtslag

Holtslag was previously a senior consultant on wind resource at Dutch renewables consultancy Pondera, before launching his own company, REdouble, in June.
Holtslag was previously a senior consultant on wind resource at Dutch renewables consultancy Pondera, before launching his own company, REdouble, in June.Photo: Anna Holtslag
Published 4 August 2025, 08:00Updated 4 August 2025, 09:55
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