Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements on EnBW, Ocean Winds, ScottishPower Renewables, among others.
EnBW Installs First Turbine at Germany’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm, He Dreiht
EnBW has installed the first of 64 Vestas V236-15.0 MW wind turbines at its He Dreiht offshore wind farm, located approximately 85 km northwest of Borkum in the North Sea. This milestone marks the first commercial deployment of Vestas’s flagship 15 MW turbine, capable of powering four households with a single rotation. Once completed, the 960 MW project will supply electricity to around 1.1 million households. Notably, He Dreiht is being developed without state subsidies and is scheduled for grid connection in 2025. The project is a joint venture between EnBW and a consortium comprising Allianz Capital Partners, AIP, and Norges Bank Investment Management. Installation efforts involve over 60 vessels and up to 500 workers at peak times.
Moray West Offshore Wind Farm Reaches Full Operational Capacity
The Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland, developed by Ocean Winds, has reached full operational capacity. With 60 Siemens Gamesa SG 14-222 DD turbines, the 882 MW project powers approximately 1.3 million homes, supplying half of Scotland’s electricity needs. The wind farm is the first in the UK to be commercialized mainly through corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs). It saves 1.1 million tonnes of CO₂ annually. During construction, 1,500 jobs were created, and over 80 UK suppliers were involved. The project supports the UK’s offshore wind target of 43-50 GW by 2030.
EA3 Monopile Installation Begins for UK’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
ScottishPower Renewables has started the monopile installation for its East Anglia 3 (EA3) offshore wind farm, set to be the UK’s largest offshore wind project. The installation, carried out by Seaway7 using the Seaway Ventus vessel, involves 95 Siemens Gamesa SG 14-222 DD turbines, each with a 14 MW capacity, totaling 1.4 GW. The project will provide electricity to over 1.3 million homes. The EA3 wind farm is a key part of the UK’s push to meet its 2030 target of 50 GW offshore wind capacity, supporting the country’s clean energy transition.
GreentechLead.com News Desk