Wind Turbines Genk-South

Bronsgroen, the city of Genk and Ecopower are jointly building two cooperative wind turbines on the Genk-South industrial estate, with commissioning scheduled for spring 2028. The turbines will produce between 16,000 and 18,000 MWh of green electricity annually — enough for 5,000 to 6,000 households — and save 4,875 to 6,300 tons of CO₂.

Genk-South is Limburg's largest industrial park and one of the most important in Flanders, with an area of 1,400 hectares and excellent connections via road, rail and canal. Major employers include Aperam, ArcelorMittal and the Port of Limburg.

The broader Zuidwind wind farm currently includes 21 turbines that supply electricity to approximately 28,000 households. Zuidwind 2.0, approved in March 2024, allows for up to 14 additional turbines. Upon full realization, there will be 39 turbines, making it one of Flanders' largest onshore wind farms.

Citizens and SMEs can become co-owners through cooperative investment with Ecopower or Bronsgroen. The total investment amounts to €5,000,000, shared with Ecopower.