
The Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms, a joint venture between Vattenfall and BASF, have reached a pivotal milestone with the signing of major contracts for critical components and installation services. The projects, situated 85 kilometers north of Borkum in the German North Sea, are set to become significant contributors to Germany’s renewable energy landscape.
The contracts were awarded to four industry leaders: EEW Special Pipe Constructions (SPC), CS WIND Offshore, DEME, and Jan De Nul. Each company brings specialized expertise to ensure the efficient development of the Nordlicht cluster.
“The award of these contracts marks an important milestone in the development of the Nordlicht cluster,” said Catrin Jung, Head of Offshore Wind at Vattenfall. “We value our suppliers as true partners, whose exceptional expertise is essential for realizing our vision of large-scale, fossil-free renewable energy in the German North Sea.”
Breaking Down the Contracts:
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EEW SPC will manufacture monopile foundations, handling around 141,000 tons of steel at its Rostock facility. Each monopile, with a diameter of 10 meters, will anchor the turbines securely to the seabed.
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CS WIND Offshore will supply transition pieces, critical components that connect the turbines to their monopile foundations.
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DEME is tasked with the installation of monopiles and transition pieces, leveraging its advanced offshore vessels for precise deployment.
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Jan De Nul will install 196 kilometers of inter-array cables, ensuring seamless energy transmission between turbines.
Production of key components is expected to begin in late 2025, pending final investment decisions. Construction is slated for 2026, with the wind farms aiming for full commissioning by 2028. Once operational, Nordlicht 1 and 2 will deliver clean electricity to approximately 1.7 million households, bolstering Germany's push toward a sustainable energy future.