The three wind turbines at Hvide Sande Nordhavn were established by the “Foundation Hvide Sande Business Development”, founded by the Holmsland Klit Tourist Association. The turbines’ owners pay land rent to Hvide Sande Harbour and this rental income is used to co-finance new port facilities. The power produced by the wind turbines is approximately 45,000 MWh per year. The turbines contribute to reaching Ringkoebing-Skjern municipality’s goal of becoming self-sufficient in renewable energy by 2020. Hvide Sande has, since 2012, fought resolutely against foreign investors and major projects which would not involve the local community. Several local actors established a non-profit fund which helped tackle the issue of the community´s energy independence. The obligation to make non-profit use of surpluses was the key in persuading the population to agree to this scheme. The three wind turbines demanded an investment of €12.2m, 20% of which was paid by 400 co-operative local stakeholders.