De Nolet, Municipal monument windmill in Schiedam, Netherlands.
De Nolet is a stellingmill in Schiedam that functions as a working wind turbine and generates power for the adjacent distillery. The structure combines traditional Dutch mill architecture with contemporary energy systems for electricity production.
The mill was built in 2005 by the Nolet Distillery to combine wind energy technology with traditional mill design. It emerged from efforts to power the distillery using renewable energy sources.
The windmill maintains the traditional appearance of Dutch smock mills while supporting the production of Ketel One vodka and gin at the local distillery.
The site is located on Hoofdstraat in Schiedam and is easy to reach and view from outside. Visitors should note that interior access is not always possible, as this is an active working facility.
Though newly built for modern purposes, this mill reaches a notable height, making it unusual among wind power installations. The project demonstrates how historical design and contemporary technology can coexist within a single structure.
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