The Nordlicht cluster has reached an important milestone before offshore construction is set to begin later this year: the first monopiles and transition pieces for Nordlicht I have been successfully completed, ahead of schedule. The early delivery of these key components manufactured by EEW and CS Wind marks strong progress across the project and reflects the effective cooperation with suppliers.
Aligned with the political momentum among North Sea countries to accelerate offshore wind and strengthen Europe’s resilience, Nordlicht’s progress reflects the broader energy transition underway. Jonas van Mansfeld, acting Head of BU Offshore: 'Nordlicht is not just another offshore wind project – it is a major building block of Europe’s future energy system. By delivering over 1.6 GW of fossilfree capacity, Nordlicht strengthens Europe’s competitiveness, reduces reliance on fossil fuels and enables industries to decarbonise at scale.'
Each monopile measures up to 80.5 metres in length, roughly the height of a 20-storey building, and weighs up to 1,290 tonnes. The transition pieces, connecting the foundations with the tower structures, reach 23.7 metres in height and weigh around 362 tonnes. In total, 68 monopiles and transition pieces will be installed for Nordlicht I.
Nordlicht I will become Germany’s largest offshore wind farm once operational in less than three years. With the binding permit for Nordlicht II and Vattenfall’s final investment decision taken in January, development of the entire Nordlicht cluster is gaining further momentum.
The Nordlicht cluster consists of two offshore wind farms: Nordlicht I (980 MW) and Nordlicht II (630 MW), with a combined capacity of more than 1.6 GW. Once fully operational, they are expected to generate around 6 TWh of fossil-free electricity annually, supporting energy security and long-term climate targets.
Source: Vattenfall
