The artificial energy island will be built some 45 kilometres off the Belgian coast, within the Princess Elisabeth offshore wind farm zone, and span approximately five hectares above water. The area that will house the electrical infrastructure will be built across approximately six hectares.
The first segments of the energy island that will be built are concrete caissons filled with sand, which will form the contours of the island. The work on this part of Princess Elisabeth Island is expected to be taking place throughout this and next year.