Skyborn Renewables has signed a series of preferred supplier agreements (PSAs) with key contractors for its 977-megawatt Gennaker offshore wind farm, marking a significant step toward the project’s planned commissioning in 2028.
The agreements conclude Skyborn’s procurement campaign for major construction packages at what is set to become the largest offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea.
Under the PSAs, EEW Special Pipe Construction will supply 63 monopile foundations, which will be manufactured at the company’s facilities in Rostock, approximately 40 kilometres from the project site. Dajin Heavy Industry has been selected to deliver the transition pieces, which will be produced in Penglai, China and completed in Odense, Denmark.
Foundation transportation and installation will be handled by Seaway7, while inter-array cable supply and installation will be carried out by a consortium of Boskalis and TKF. The cable manufacturing will take place in Eemshaven, the Netherlands.
Skyborn chief executive Patrick Lammers said the project now has a complete lineup of experienced partners.
“We are extremely proud of the agreements we have signed with each of Gennaker’s suppliers,” Lammers said. “We, and the project, can now rely on a pool of highly experienced contractors to deliver Gennaker on budget and on schedule.”
He added that the contracts reflect a broader commitment to regional development: “The signed preferred supplier agreements also demonstrate our commitment to Gennaker being rooted in the local community, delivering long-lasting value and benefits for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.”
Located about 15 kilometres north of the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, the Gennaker wind farm sits within a designated offshore wind priority zone in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern coastal area. The site has already secured turbine supply from Siemens Gamesa and installation services from Fred. Olsen Windcarrier.
Each of the 63 monopiles will be up to 54.1 metres in length, with a top diameter of 7.5 metres and a weight of up to 877 tonnes, according to Skyborn. The transition pieces will measure approximately 20 metres in height and weigh around 400 tonnes.
Skyborn said the local production of foundations at EEW SPC is expected to strengthen the regional supply chain and maintain jobs in Rostock, where the company employs around 1,000 people.
“Offshore wind delivers positive impact on the ground, be that via investments, jobs or decarbonisation,” Lammers said. “I would like to not only thank our suppliers, but also the Skyborn team, whose dedication and hard work has been key to bringing Gennaker one step closer to reality.”
