The Windanker project, located in the waters of the German German Baltic Sea has officially begun its construction phase following the installation of the first monopile. This structure, which will serve as the base for an offshore wind turbine, marks a key development in Iberdrola’s Baltic Hub.
Windanker starts development with Van Oord and Navantia
The installation work is being carried out by the Dutch company Van Oord, using the heavy-lift vessel Svanen a vessel specialized in offshore offshore foundations . The pieces, up to 84 meters long and 2,100 tons, have been manufactured in Spanish shipyards by Navantia and Windar Renovables.
This new offshore wind farm is Iberdrola’s third major development in the Baltic region, following the Wikinger and Baltic Eagle projects. With this project, the Bilbao-based company reinforces its internationalization strategy in renewable energies, consolidating its presence in Germany and promoting a transnational value chain between industries in both countries.
Clean energy for more than 300,000 German households
Windanker will have an installed capacity of 315 megawatts, enough to supply the electricity consumption of some 315,000 homes once it comes on line, expected by the end of 2026.
Windanker is not only a strategic investment, it also represents a technological commitment that strengthens the industrial ties between Spain and Germany.
Said Felipe Montero, CEO of Iberdrola Germany, underlining the positive impact of the project.
With the start of construction, the wind farm is moving towards its next stage: the progressive installation of the rest of the piles and structures. The project is part of Iberdrola’s commitment to lead offshore wind development in Europe and accelerate the decarbonization of the continent’s energy mix.
Source and photo: Iberdrola
