Vestas has confirmed an order for 68 15MW wind turbines for Vattenfall’s Nordlicht 1 offshore wind project in the German North Sea.
The order for Nordlicht 1 comprises just over 1GW in total capacity: grid connection capacity of 980 MW and an excess capacity of 40 MW to use the connection capacity as efficiently as possible.
Nils de Baar, President Vestas Northern & Central Europe said: “Germany’s energy transition is at a crossroads – balancing security, affordability, and sustainability.
“Together with Vattenfall we are not just witnessing the change; we are driving the solutions that make it reliable, resilient, and accessible for all.”
Head of Business Unit Offshore Vattenfall, Catrin Jung, said: “With Nordlicht, we are staying on course towards fossil freedom – not just by delivering Germany’s largest offshore wind farm, but by making a significant investment that supports the decarbonisation of industry and strengthens the foundation for a clean and reliable energy system.”
Parts of the Nordlicht 1 turbine towers will be made with low-emission steel, leading to a 16 per cent reduction in the towers’ overall carbon footprint.
The Nordlicht wind farm area is located 85 kilometres north off the island of Borkum in the German North Sea and consists of two separate locations: Nordlicht 1 and Nordlicht 2.
Vestas and Vattenfall signed a conditional order agreement in June 2024 for both locations.
Construction on Nordlicht 1 is planned to begin in 2026, with turbines slated for installation in 2027, and commissioning in 2028.