Posted on March 28, 2025
Vattenfall the Swedish energy company that focuses on producing and supplying electricity, heat, and renewable energy. It is involved in the generation of power from various sources, including nuclear, hydro, wind, and solar energy. Vattenfall is also committed to reducing carbon emissions and transitioning towards a more sustainable energy future, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy projects like offshore wind farms. The company operates in several European countries and plays a significant role in the energy sector, working towards a goal of being fossil-free within one generation.
The Nordlicht wind farm area is located 85 kilometres north of the island of Borkum in the German North Sea and consists of two separate locations: Nordlicht 1 with a capacity of around 980 megawatts and Nordlicht 2 with around 630 megawatts.
Construction of the Nordlicht 1 and 2 wind farms is scheduled to start in 2026, with Nordlicht 1 set to become the largest offshore wind project in Germany. The farms are anticipated to begin operations in 2028. Vattenfall will repurchase the shares in the Nordlicht cluster that BASF acquired in 2024. Simultaneously, BASF has secured long term access to renewable electricity, continuing its partnership. This agreement ensures BASF will have a reliable supply of renewable power for its chemical production in Europe, which will be increasingly crucial as demand grows.
The Nordlicht wind cluster will have a total capacity of over 1.6 GW, with Nordlicht 1 standing as Germany’s largest offshore wind project. In line with Vattenfall’s sustainability goals, both wind farms will incorporate turbine towers made partly with low-emission steel, reducing their overall carbon footprint by 16%.
The final investment decision for Nordlicht 2 is conditional, pending the necessary permit approval.
“The Nordlicht offshore wind cluster makes a significant milestone in the path to enabling fossil freedom. By accelerating Germany’s energy transition and supporting industrial decarbonisation, it will provide clean, reliable energy while driving innovation and sustainability in the sector. We look forward to realising this important project in close collaboration with our supply chain partners,” says Helene Biström – Head of Business Area Wind at Vattenfall.
