Project Overview

The Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm is a renewable energy project under development in the German Baltic sea. It is located 26.6 kilometers northeast of the Island of Rügen. After completion at the end of 2024, the 476 MW project will be one of the largest offshore wind farms in Germany.

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The offshore wind project was started in 2022 and will be commissioned by the end of 2024. The wind farm will generate enough clean energy to power approximately 475,000 households and contribute to Germany’s energy transition.

The Baltic Eagle project developed by Iberdrola is valued at EUR 1.6 billion (USD 1.76 billion). In 2023, Masdar became a co-owner of the offshore wind farm project.

Project Background

The Baltic Eagle wind farm is central to Iberdrola's Baltic Hub in Germany. This portfolio of offshore wind projects on the German Baltic coast has a combined capacity exceeding 1.1 GW. The total hub has a projected total investment of EUR 3.7 billion.

The Baltic Hub includes the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, the 350 MW Wikinger wind farm (operational since 2017), and the upcoming 300 MW Windanker wind farm (completed by 2026).

In March 2018, Iberdrola received rights to develop and operate the Baltic Eagle from the Federal Network Agency. The wind farm is located within the area awarded under the Federal Network Agency's transitional tender framework.

Construction of the offshore wind farm started in April 2022 after approvals from the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH).

In November 2023, Iberdrola and Abu Dhabi state owned Masdar signed an agreement of EUR 1.6 billion with Iberdrola holding a 51% majority stake in the project. This partnership will accelerate the transition to offshore wind energy in Europe. In December 2023 Van Oord successfully completed the installation of all 50 foundations and inter-array cables. The first turbine's installation in May 2024 started the final phase of construction.

Project Location Details

Baltic Eagle location map

The Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm is located in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Baltic Sea about 27.6 km northeast of Rügen island. The project area is 42.9 km² and the water depths are between 41 and 45 m.

Project cost

The estimated project cost of the Baltic Sea offshore wind farm is EUR 1.6 billion (USD 1.76 billion).

Technical Specifications

The Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm features 50 V174-9.4 MW MHI Vestas offshore wind turbines. These turbines are the most advanced in the industry, with a rotor blade diameter of 174 meters and a swept area of 23,778 square meters.

Each turbine is mounted on a monopile foundation with diameters ranging from 8.75 to 9 meters, lengths between 75 and 90 meters, and maximum foundation weights reaching up to 1,402 tonnes.

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With a turbine height of 107 meters, Baltic Eagle became one of the largest offshore wind projects taken by Vestas in Germany. The electricity generated by the turbines will be collected by an onsite-offshore substation, which will convert the voltage from 66 kV to 220 kV before transmitting it to the mainland.

This power will then travel through two 90-kilometer-long high-voltage subsea cables to the onshore platform located in Lubmin. In May 2020, Heerema Marine Contractors installed a substructure, 8 foundation piles and a 5-deck topside.

The substation operated by 50Hertz acts as the critical connection point between the offshore wind farm and the power grid in north-eastern Germany. It contains the necessary transformers and electrical equipment to ensure efficient power transmission. The connection infrastructure is designed to feed the clean energy generated by Baltic Eagle directly into the German power grid.

Contractors Involved

Project Timeline

Project Benefits

The Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm brings economic, environmental, and industrial benefits to Germany. The project will create high-quality jobs throughout the offshore wind value chain, from manufacturing and installation to operation and maintenance (O&M). The offshore wind project will also contribute to the reindustrialization and modernization of shipyards across Europe.

Environmentally, Baltic Eagle will generate approximately 1.9 TWh of clean electricity annually. This will be sufficient to power approximately 475,000 homes. The project will reduce carbon emissions by offsetting 800,000 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere each year.

Current and Future Outlook

As of mid-2024, half of the 50 wind turbines have been successfully installed at the Baltic Eagle OWF (offshore wind farm). 

Husain Al Meer, Director, Global Offshore Wind at Masdar said: “We are delighted that, together with Iberdrola and Vestas, we have taken this significant step toward making the landmark Baltic Eagle wind farm a reality. Masdar has a long-standing commitment to advancing offshore wind projects across the globe."

The project is on track for full construction and commissioning by the end of the year. The project has secured multiple power purchase agreements (PPAs), including deals with major companies like Amazon and German steel manufacturers Dillinger and Saarstahl.

Conclusion

The Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm is a flagship project in Germany's renewable energy transition. Using the potential of offshore wind, the project will drive economic growth, environmental sustainability, and energy independence. Developed by Iberdrola in partnership with Masdar, this 476 MW project will play a pivotal role in the Baltic Hub. As construction progresses toward completion by the end of 2024, Baltic Eagle will be one of Europe's major renewable energy projects.

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