Baltic Eagle offshore wind project, Germany

23rd July 2021

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Baltic Eagle offshore wind project.

Location
North-east of Rügen Island, off the coast of Pomerania, Germany, in waters between 40 m and 45 m deep and covering 40 km2.

Project Owner/s
Iberdrola.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 476 MW installation that will supply renewable energy to 460 000 households.

The project will comprise 50 turbines of 9.53 MW each and will avoid the emission of 800 000 t/y of carbon dioxide.

The offshore substation will collect the electricity produced by the wind turbines and transform the voltage from 66 kV to 220 kV.

The wind farm will be connected to the Lubmin onshore wind farm by two high-voltage subsea cables, each measuring 90 km.

Potential Job Creation
The development will create high-quality jobs along the entire value chain of the offshore wind sector.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Wind turbines are expected to be delivered and installed by 2024.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (wind turbines) and 50 Hertz (offshore substation and high-voltage subsea cables).

Contact Details for Project Information
Iberdrola corporate communication, tel +34 91784 3232 or email communicacioncorporativa@iberdrola.es.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor

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