The He Dreiht wind farm will consist of 64 turbines, capable of generating enough electricity to power 1.1 million households. A single rotor rotation can supply four households with electricity for a day, highlighting the turbines’ efficiency. EnBW notes that the project’s capacity rivals that of conventional power plants, contributing significantly to Germany’s clean energy goals.
Michael Class, head of generation portfolio development at EnBW, emphasized the project’s importance, stating: “For more than 15 years, EnBW has been planning, building and operating offshore wind farms in Germany and Europe. EnBW He Dreiht is our largest offshore project to date and does not require government subsidies. It will make a significant contribution to achieving our goal of significantly increasing installed capacity from renewable energies from the current 6.6GW to over 10GW by 2030.”
Nils de Baar, president of Vestas Northern & Central Europe, highlighted the collaboration, saying: “We are very pleased to be a partner of EnBW and to make our innovative offshore technology available to He Dreiht. With the installation of the first V236-15.0 MW, we have reached an important milestone both for He Dreiht and for our offshore expansion. This will help Germany to build a secure, affordable and sustainable energy system.”
The project involves over 500 workers at peak times and more than 60 ships, with coordination managed by EnBW’s offshore office in Hamburg. The 64 foundations were installed last year, and the installation vessel Wind Orca transported components from Esbjerg, Denmark, to the site after a 12-hour journey. The first turbine was placed on a pre-erected seabed foundation, while internal park cabling is being laid concurrently.
EnBW leads the development, with 49.9% of He Dreiht’s shares held by a consortium including Allianz Capital Partners, AIP, and Norges Bank Investment Management. The project underscores EnBW’s commitment to expanding renewable energy capacity and supports Germany’s transition to a sustainable energy future through innovative technology and strategic partnerships.
