Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel Aeolus has completed the installation of 31 turbines on monopiles at the Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm. The first turbines have been delivering power since the end of July.
The Dutch dredging and offshore contractor was responsible for the design, engineering, procurement, construction and installation of the foundations, inter array cables and offshore substation. The Aeolus was deployed for the transport and installation of the wind turbines. In January, Van Oord installed the last of 31 monopiles. Cable installation vessel Nexus and trencher Dig-It completed the installation and burial of more than forty kilometres of inter array cables in July.
Installation and cabling of the two Mono Bucket foundations and their turbines are planned for the fourth quarter this year. Upon completion of the project, the 269 MW wind farm will supply enough renewable energy to meet the needs of approximately 328,000 households per year. The Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm, owned by Northland Power, will contribute to Germany’s renewable energy transition.
