Ecoways | Wind energy for the countryside

We are Ecoways

We believe in a sustainable future for the agricultural sector. We make farms self-sufficient in energy through our farm windmill. Our iconic small windmill blends into the farming landscape with its natural colours, wooden blades and sustainable materials.

With us, farmers get the assurance of a worry-free process. Before, during and after installation of the small windmill, we take care of everything from A to Z. And meanwhile, we keep working on impactful innovations for the best energy supply of tomorrow.

Our story.

Ecoways began life as EAZ Wind. Founded in 2014 by four young engineers with a passion for farming and tech. What started as a project to help one of their dads become energy self-sufficient quickly grew into something bigger. In 2015, the first small wind turbine went up in Overschild. Since then, more than 850 have been installed across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

In 2024, EAZ Wind and WES came together to form Ecoways.

Today, we’re the go-to partner for terrain-based energy. With wind turbines (up to 50 meters), solar panels, and smart storage solutions, we help entrepreneurs take real steps toward sustainable power, tailored to their land, their needs, and their future.

Wind energy from the countryside, for the countryside.

In 2015, we installed our very first small wind turbine.

An iconic farmyard windmill designed with respect for people, nature, and technology. Today, they have become an integral part of the rural landscape in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

893

Ecoways mills in Europe

82,939,043

kWh generated

Customer story: Goat farm Van den Hurk in Lith

Goat farm Van den Hurk near Lith in Brabant had two farmyard mills installed in 2023. The combination of these with solar panels works well for the family-run business.

"Thanks to the combination of wind and sun, we are now always assured of electricity. The solar panels supply energy from May to September, and from October to April, the windmills do their work."

The possibilities for your farm.

Here you can find a selection of the farm types our windmill can support.

Currently, we are active in The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Outside of these countries it is not possible (yet) to get one of our farm mills installed. However, if there’s anything you would like to know or let us know, feel free to use the contact form below. Or send over an email to info@ecoways.nl

I am a dairy farmer with a milking parlour.

In a milking parlour, you have two peak moments of energy consumption each day during milking times.

I am a crop farmer.

When your harvest is stored in cooling facilities, your energy consumption increases.

I am a pig farmer.

Because your equipment runs 24 hours, you will likely have relatively constant energy consumption.

I am a dairy farmer with robots.

Your livestock decides when they are milked, resulting in a consistent energy demand throughout the day.

I am a fruit grower.

When it's time to harvest, your energy consumption increases significantly.

I am a poultry farmer.

Your equipment runs day and night, resulting in relatively consistent energy demands.

Recyclable blades.

Sustainability and using local products are very important to us. Additionally, the blades must be strong, lightweight, and especially fatigue-resistant. That’s why we chose larch wood.

This type of wood is also used in aircraft construction and modern wind turbine blades. The larch wood comes from the forests managed by Staatsbosbeheer.

Mechanical pitch system.

Our pitch system is fully mechanical, and we are incredibly proud of it!

A pitch system adjusts the position of the blades in strong winds. Pitching is crucial for the durability and efficiency of the farmyard mill. We utilize the existing centrifugal force and aerodynamic force to pitch the blade.

Efficient generator

In our ring generator, magnets rotate on both sides of the coils. This design eliminates the need for a core in the coils, which reduces costs, improves efficiency, and allows the mill to operate at lower wind speeds. It also removes the need for a gearbox.

The entire construction is fully encapsulated, eliminating the need for protective housing, and it is cooled by the wind.

Smart electrical cabinet and app.

The electrical cabinet converts the generated energy into usable electricity. It also monitors the operation of the farmyard mill.

The data is communicated via 4G to our service team, giving us insight into the performance of your mill. Additionally, you can monitor the energy production through the EAZ app.

Solid foundation.

We place the farmyard mill on a steel cross. This is set on four heavily reinforced concrete slabs. A thick layer of soil provides the necessary ballast on the slabs.

For weaker peat soils, we use extra piles that are firmly anchored to a deeper, solid ground layer. No heavy equipment or track plates are needed during the installation.

Iconic tail

Thanks to the wooden wind vane, our heritage mill aligns itself with the wind.

The tail is made from high-quality laminated birch wood and is protected against the elements with a double-layer UV-resistant epoxy coating.

We believe in a sustainable future for the agricultural sector. With our farmyard windturbine, we make farmers self-sufficient in energy.

Wind energy for the countryside.

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Self-sufficient electricity for your farm.

EAZ Wind and WES are now Ecoways.