The German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has granted an irrevocable permit for Vattenfall’s Nordlicht 2 offshore wind farm. With this approval, Vattenfall has made the final investment decision (FID) for the Nordlicht offshore wind cluster, including Nordlicht 1 and Nordlicht 2, with construction on the first phase expected to begin this year.
Vattenfall announced the full FID for the 980 MW Nordlicht 1 and a conditional FID for the 630 MW Nordlicht 2 last March, contingent on receiving the Nordlicht 2 permit. The permit now confirms full FID for the 1.6 GW cluster. On 29 October 2025, BSH approved the planning for Nordlicht 2, setting the foundation for construction.
Monopile installation for Nordlicht 1 is planned for the third quarter of this year, with Nordlicht 2 starting about a year later. Both farms are expected to be operational by 2028, according to Vattenfall.
Located 85 kilometers north of Borkum Island in the German North Sea, the Nordlicht wind farms will feature 112 Vestas V236-15.0 MW turbines, with 68 placed on Nordlicht 1 and 44 on Nordlicht 2. The turbines will partially utilize low-emission steel, reducing the carbon footprint by 16 percent.
Once completed, the 980 MW Nordlicht 1 will be Germany’s largest offshore wind farm, while the Nordlicht project, with a total capacity of 1.6 GW, will be the world’s second-largest offshore wind farm, as per Vattenfall.
“Securing the irrevocable permit and achieving our full investment decision is a significant milestone for Nordlicht,” stated Catrin Jung, Senior Vice President, Head of Business Area Wind. “This endeavor goes beyond building offshore wind capacity—it is about bolstering Europe’s competitiveness and decreasing dependence on fossil fuels. By generating clean electricity locally, we contribute to a more resilient energy system. Together with our partners, we are dedicated to delivering a project that will supply homes and industries with fossil-free energy for decades.”
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