The first giant 15 MW turbine is up at Germany's largest offshore wind farm
a year ago
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- Germany's largest offshore wind farm, EnBW's He Dreiht, has installed its first turbine in the North Sea.
- He Dreiht uses Vestas' 15 MW turbines, the first project globally to do so, capable of powering four households per rotor spin.
- Upon completion, the farm will feature 64 turbines generating 960 MW, supplying 1.1 million homes without government subsidies.
- EnBW aims to increase renewable energy output from 6.6 GW to over 10 GW by 2030 with this project.
- Vestas highlights the installation as a milestone for Germany's energy security and sustainability.
- Located 85 km northwest of Borkum, the project involves over 500 workers and 60 ships for construction.
- Installation involves setting foundations, shipping turbine parts from Denmark, and assembling on-site.
- A consortium including Allianz Capital Partners and Norges Bank owns 49.9% of He Dreiht.