Why Europe is Building into The North Sea

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I've still got no clue on how the energy island actually functions. Seems like we got half the amount of information we need to paint a picture.

Simon Stevin did a lot more than just invent the decimal points, and his name is more appropriate for this project than almost every other name they could think of. He was among other things also a great and VERY famous civil engineer in the low lands. He made HUGE contributions to both mathematics, physics and engineering. Famous for his designs of fortresses, windmills, HARBOURS and also modernizing the dutch army led by Willem van Oranje. In the Netherlands he is just as famous as all the other greats in science!

Awesome to see a video about my country! (King Felipe made me chuckle)

As someone who has lived in Belgium, 2024 is incredibly optimistic. Projects are often slow moving.

Groundhogs day is one of those timeless classics.

Thank you for making a video about my country. Hopefully no delays with this project.

I've been following since the first video on this channel. And when you guys make so much great content it's hard to remember a great video besides the previous one. This is a great project hopefully more of these will go up where they fit geographically.

If the construction of this Island is as fast as the Ghent railway station, we might eventually be the 37th island in the world by 2073 :p

This video seems to be missing a lot of information - especially the 'why' and the systems that will go onto the island.

I always learn something from your videos.

I suppose you don't want this to float, but with sea levels rising and higher tides, those better be some pretty high walls...

Here's a question, does that island land in Belgium's territory? After a quick google, It doesn't seem the island is within Belgium's waters, So does that mean the island is under international waters? Will we need regular military patrol's to keep an eye on these islands? Will there be staff permanently onsite? I wonder because if these things are powering 3.5 million homes and probably lots of businesses as well, aren't they going to need good up keep and be well protected?

Me living in Belgium and learning about this now

Having worked on the London windfarm Array, building the two substation rigs, I find this a good idea, expecially as wind capture is moving ahead with the Norwegian company Wind Catching Systems floating turbine arrays.

Thanks for the video!

Wow the umbrella doing something outside the box🌂☂️☔🧐

Thanks for the content.

I believe It’s a docking hub for supertankers and undersea cable connections hub. Basically a floating distribution centre (like a giant oil rig type construction on legs). Will serve as a base for servicing sea based wind turbines and there will be numerous ones in various North Sea locations.

As usual, a very enjoyable video 👍