Wpd starts implementation of 927 MW Offshore wind farm in Germany

Wpd has started the realization of the 927 MW Gennaker offshore wind farm located 15 kilometers off the Baltic Sea coast near the Darß peninsula, Germany.

Wpd has finalized a conditional order with Siemens Gamesa for 103 offshore wind turbines with up to 9 MW capacity each and the start of the main soil investigation at each individual turbine location.The Siemens Gamesa wind turbines will feature a rotor diameter of 167 m. With the PowerBoost option engaged, each machine’s capacity can reach up to 9 MW from its nameplate capacity of 8.6 MW. Siemens Gamesa has also been conditionally awarded a 20-year Service agreement.

The full project capacity is scheduled to be installed by the end of 2026.