Vestas has secured an order to supply 68 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for Vattenfall’s Nordlicht 1 offshore wind project.
The agreement includes the supply, installation, and commissioning of the turbines, along with a 5-year service and warranty agreement followed by a 25-year operational support agreement. The total capacity of Nordlicht 1 is 1,020 MW, with 980 MW grid connection capacity and an additional 40 MW to optimize efficiency. Financial details were not disclosed.
This project plays a key role in Germany’s energy transition by balancing security, affordability, and sustainability.
Vestas President for Northern & Central Europe, Nils de Baar, emphasized the partnership’s commitment to driving reliable and resilient energy solutions.
Head of Vattenfall’s Business Unit Offshore, Catrin Jung, highlighted that Nordlicht 1 is Germany’s largest offshore wind farm and a major step towards decarbonization and a clean energy future.
In alignment with sustainability goals, parts of the turbine towers will be constructed using low-emission steel, reducing the towers’ carbon footprint by 16 percent. This steel is made from 100 percent recycled scrap, melted in an electric arc furnace powered by wind energy, cutting emissions by 66 percent compared to conventional methods.
Located 85 km north of Borkum in the German North Sea, Nordlicht consists of two sections: Nordlicht 1 and Nordlicht 2. A conditional order for both locations was signed in June 2024, and Vestas will announce further developments for Nordlicht 2 as they materialize. Construction of Nordlicht 1 is scheduled to begin in 2026, with turbine installation in 2027, and the wind farm is expected to be fully operational in 2028.
GreentechLead.com News Desk