The next stage of developing the Baltic Sea’s largest offshore wind energy hub has been reached, as the massive monopile foundations for the upcoming Windanker offshore wind farm are now ready for deployment. These colossal structures, which will serve as the base for the project’s wind turbines, were jointly manufactured by Windar Renovables and Navantia Seanergies.
Each of the foundations is a marvel of engineering, measuring an impressive 84 meters in length, with a 10-meter diameter, and weighing over 2,100 tonnes. Their production marks a key milestone for the Windanker project, which is scheduled for completion in 2026. The development of these foundations represents a significant investment of over €1 billion and has created 300 jobs, a clear demonstration of the project’s commitment to supporting European suppliers and industry.
Developed by Iberdrola in partnership with the Japanese energy company Kansai Electric Power Co., the Windanker project is set to have an installed capacity of 315 MW once operational. The wind farm, located in German waters of the Baltic Sea, will feature 21 new-generation Siemens Gamesa SG 14-236 DD turbines, each with a unit capacity of approximately 15 MW. This is a crucial detail, as the project is expected to generate clean electricity sufficient to power the equivalent of 315,000 households, all of which has already been secured through long-term power purchase agreements with industrial and commercial clients.
The Windanker wind farm is the third of three major offshore projects by Iberdrola in Germany, designed to complete its “Baltic Hub” in the region. It joins the operational Wikinger (350 MW) and the recently commissioned Baltic Eagle (476 MW) wind farms. Once all three projects are online, the Baltic Hub will reach a total capacity of over 1.1 GW, solidifying its position as the largest offshore wind energy cluster in the Baltic Sea and further strengthening Germany’s position in the global renewable energy market.
Source: Iberdrola
