Swedish energy company Vattenfall has made its final investment decision on the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind projects, set to deliver 1.6 GW of capacity in Germany’s North Sea. Once completed, Nordlicht 1 will become Germany’s largest offshore wind farm, generating enough electricity to power 1.6 million households annually.
Construction will begin in 2026, with full operations expected by 2028. The combined projects will produce around 6 TWh of clean energy per year.
“The Nordlicht offshore wind cluster marks a significant milestone in the path to enabling fossil freedom,” said Helene Biström, Head of Business Area Wind at Vattenfall.
Vattenfall has also reacquired a 49% stake from BASF, which in return has secured a long-term renewable power supply for its European chemical operations. The projects will include turbine towers made with low-emission steel, reducing construction-related emissions by 16%.
Nordlicht 2 is still pending final approval as required permits are awaited.
