The first wind turbine on the EnBW He Dreiht offshore wind farm generated the first kilowatt-hour of electricity yesterday evening and fed it into the grid. Further turbines will gradually follow suit over the coming weeks. EnBW has so far built 27 out of a total of 64 wind turbines, which are all set to be commissioned by summer 2026.
“The first kilowatt-hour produced by our He Dreiht offshore wind farm marks a significant milestone for EnBW. Boasting a total output of 960 megawatts, He Dreiht is currently Germany’s largest offshore wind farm and a stunning example of how we are shaping the future of sustainable energy. EnBW has been planning, building and operating offshore wind farms in Germany and Europe for over 15 years, playing a key role in helping to meet Germany’s climate change mitigation targets,” explains Peter Heydecker, EnBW Board Member for Sustainable Generation Infrastructure.
Nils de Baar, President of Vestas Northern and Central Europe, the wind turbine manufacturer, explains: “The 15 MW turbine is a world first in terms of technology, setting new standards in offshore wind power. Its efficiency and performance enable a significant increase in energy yield per turbine. Wind energy has the ability to lower power prices, strengthen energy security, and bolster economic prosperity and we are delighted to be using our groundbreaking technology for the first time in collaboration with our partner EnBW.”
EnBW He Dreiht is capable of generating enough electricity to meet the needs of around 1.1 million households. The wind farm is being built about 85 kilometers northwest of Borkum and 110 kilometers west of Heligoland without state funding. The major project is being coordinated by EnBW’s offshore office in Hamburg.
A partner consortium made up of Allianz Capital Partners, AIP and Norges Bank Investment Management owns 49.9 percent of the shares in He Dreiht. Around 2.4 billion euros are being invested in it.
