![RWE's Hollandse Kust West VII offshore wind farm is located in the North Sea, about 53 kilometres off the Dutch coast RWE wins Dutch offshore wind tender](/images/stories/News/News2022/RWE_wins_Dutch_offshore_wind_tender.jpg)
To unlock full system integration the concept for HKW VII combines offshore wind with electrolyser capacity for green hydrogen production, and other flexible demand solutions like e-boilers and battery storage. In addition RWE plans to combine the HKW VII offshore wind farm with floating solar panels to allow a more efficient use of ocean space.The wind farm is expected to be in full operation no later than 5 years after the permit is irrevocable. RWE also submitted a bid for HKW VI with an innovative ecological concept to deliver positive impact on biodiversity. The outcome of this tender is expected by the end of this year.