Iberdrola has completed the planning approval process for its Windanker offshore wind farm, securing the green light from the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). The approval will enable the company to move with the commencement of construction in the German Baltic Sea.
The Windanker project will feature 21 SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa, each with a capacity of approximately 15 MW. With a total installed capacity of 315MW, the wind farm is expected to power up to 315,000 households upon its operational launch in 2026. Iberdrola has already secured power purchase agreements (PPAs) with industrial and commercial customers for the wind farm’s output.
Spanish firm Windar is manufacturing of 21 foundation structures, including monopiles and transition pieces. The installation of these foundations at sea is slated for the upcoming summer, and the internal park cabling is also set to be laid down within the year.
The Windanker offshore wind farm marks Iberdrola’s third major offshore project in Germany, alongside the nearby Wikinger and Baltic Eagle wind farms. Collectively, these projects form the Baltic Hub. By 2026, this hub is anticipated to have a total capacity of over 1.1GW, with associated investments totalling approximately €3.7bn.
In December 2024, Kansai, a Japanese energy corporation, has acquired a 49% share in the Windanker project, while Iberdrola maintains a controlling 51% stake.
Iberdrola Germany CEO Felipe Montero said: “With the approval of the BSH, we have come a big step closer to realising our Baltic Hub in the German Baltic Sea.
“In total, our three wind farms will have a total capacity of 1.1 GW. We are continuing our growth course and clearly demonstrating Iberdrola’s commitment to the German renewable energy market.”
