German renewable energy developer Skyborn has secured state planning approval for its Gennaker offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, the company said, marking a key step toward a final investment decision in summer 2026.
The project, expected to be commissioned in 2028, will feature 63 turbines of the 15-megawatt class and generate around 4 terawatt hours of electricity annually—enough to power roughly one million households, Skyborn said. Construction is planned over a two-year period.
“We are delighted to present Skyborn with the approval from the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for the Gennaker offshore wind farm today,” said the state’s minister, Dr. Backhaus. “The approval includes the highest environmental standards and ensures that the project will be constructed and operated in an environmentally friendly manner.”
Patrick Lammers, Skyborn’s chief executive officer, said: “Gennaker is a good example of how green electricity from offshore wind, with its high availability, can further strengthen the security and diversity of our energy mix.”
Lars Muck, project director, added: “With permission now granted, we are in an excellent position to move through FID and into the construction phase of what is set to be one of Germany’s largest offshore wind farms.”
The approval positions Skyborn to advance planning, procurement, and grid connection preparations ahead of the final investment decision.
