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From Grain to Green Energy: This Mill Generates Its Own Energy

Summary by Omroep Brabant
The sails of the De Arend windmill in Wouw don't just grind grain anymore. Thanks to a clever modification, the historic windmill, dating back to 1811, now also generates its own electricity. "It's fantastic to see," says miller Marijn Kaufmann proudly. "Every time the windmill turns, it generates power. We're now completely energy-neutral." "We've installed a 15-kilowatt permanent magnet generator in the windmill," Kaufmann explains. This is po…
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The sails of the De Arend windmill in Wouw don't just grind grain anymore. Thanks to a clever modification, the historic windmill, dating back to 1811, now also generates its own electricity. "It's fantastic to see," says miller Marijn Kaufmann proudly. "Every time the windmill turns, it generates power. We're now completely energy-neutral." "We've installed a 15-kilowatt permanent magnet generator in the windmill," Kaufmann explains. This is po…

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Omroep Brabant broke the news in on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
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