The Nordlicht offshore wind development has reached a key milestone with the early completion of the first monopiles and transition pieces for the Nordlicht I project, the developer said.
The components were manufactured by EEW and CS Wind ahead of schedule, reflecting strong coordination across the supply chain as the project moves toward offshore construction later this year, according to the project team.
The early delivery marks an important step for the scheme, which is expected to become Germany’s largest offshore wind farm once operational in less than three years.
“Nordlicht is not simply another offshore wind project – it is a key building block of the future European energy system. By providing over 1.6 GW of fossil-free capacity, Nordlicht strengthens Europe’s competitiveness, reduces dependence on fossil fuels, and enables industry to decarbonize on a large scale,” said Jonas van Mansfeld, acting head of the offshore business unit.
The monopiles measure up to 80.5 metres in length and weigh as much as 1,290 tonnes, while the transition pieces stand up to 23.7 metres high and weigh about 362 tonnes. In total, 68 monopiles and transition pieces will be installed at Nordlicht I.
Development of the wider Nordlicht cluster has gathered pace following the binding permit for Nordlicht II and Vattenfall’s final investment decision in January.
The cluster comprises the 980-MW Nordlicht I project and the 630-MW Nordlicht II project, delivering more than 1.6 gigawatts of combined capacity. At full operation, the two wind farms are expected to generate around 6 terawatt-hours of electricity annually, the developer said.
