Germany sets up foundation for a wind farm equipped to generate power for 1.6 million households.
The Nordseecluster Offshore Wind Project Reaches Major Milestone
The Nordseecluster offshore wind project, the largest of its kind off the German coast, has reached a significant milestone with the successful installation of its first monopile foundation. This milestone marks the official start of construction for the project's first phase, Nordseecluster A.
The installation took place in July 2025, with RWE Offshore Wind, a German energy company, leading the operation. The monopiles were transported to the German North Sea by the offshore installation vessel Boreas, a specialized ship designed for large-scale renewable projects.
The Nordseecluster offshore wind project is being developed in two phases: Nordseecluster A and Nordseecluster B. Nordseecluster A, with a capacity of 660 megawatts (MW), is set to begin commercial operations in early 2027. It will consist of 44 wind turbines, each powered by Vestas V236-15.0 MW models. The use of an extended monopile design in this phase will significantly reduce the overall amount of steel required.
Nordseecluster B, the second phase, will add a further 900 MW via 60 turbines, with completion and commercial operation expected by early 2029. Once fully commissioned, the Nordseecluster offshore wind project will deliver enough green electricity to power approximately 1.6 million households.
The Nordseecluster project is a joint venture between RWE (51%) and Norges Bank Investment Management (49%). RWE is responsible for construction, operation, and lifecycle management of the project, which is located approximately 31 miles north of Germany's Juist Island in the North Sea.
The project's foundations are being installed with monopiles measuring 85 meters in length and weighing about 1,500 metric tons. The Boreas, Van Oord's new vessel, can carry up to four monopiles per trip.
With the installation of its first turbine foundation, the Nordseecluster offshore wind project is on track to start commercial power production from its first phase in early 2027, progressing toward a total capacity of 1.6 GW by 2029.
- The success of the Nordseecluster offshore wind project, a testament to innovation in the science of renewable-energy, has attracted financing from RWE and Norges Bank Investment Management, changing the landscape of the energy industry.
- The installation of the monopile foundations for the Nordseecluster project, using advanced technology and design, is set to reduce the overall steel requirement for renewable-energy production, aligning with our commitment to sustainable practices.
- The completion of the Nordseecluster project, producing enough green electricity for approximately 1.6 million households, will lead to significant reductions in carbon emissions in the finance and energy sectors, paving the way for a more sustainable future.
