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Vattenfall and Vestas secure firm order for 68 V236-15.0 MW turbines for Nordlicht 1

Supply Agreement Offshore Wind announced Germany Mar 8, 2026
1.02 GW
Capacity
development
Stage
Nordlicht offshore wind development
Project

Vattenfall placed a firm order for 1.02 GW of Vestas V236-15.0 MW turbines for its Nordlicht 1 offshore wind farm. This landmark.

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Deal Analysis

Vattenfall has secured a critical supply agreement with Vestas for 68 V236-15.0 MW turbines, totaling 1.02 GW, for its Nordlicht 1 offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. This substantial firm order provides Vattenfall with certainty on equipment for a key development-stage project, securing critical components for future construction. For Vestas, this deal represents a significant commitment to its V236-15.0 MW platform, reinforcing its position as a leading turbine supplier for high-capacity offshore projects. The value of this supply agreement, announced on 2026-03-08, remains undisclosed. This strategic procurement locks in a major component for Nordlicht 1, advancing the project's progression from development towards operation. Vattenfall, a European energy company committed to enabling fossil-free living within one generation, directly advances this ambition through the Nordlicht 1 project. This 1.02 GW capacity addition in the German North Sea significantly contributes to their electricity production portfolio, aligning with their stated goal. Vestas, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, reinforces its market dominance by supplying its V236-15.0 MW turbines for such a large-scale offshore development. This firm order further demonstrates Vestas' commitment to driving the transition to renewable energy by equipping major projects worldwide. The deal solidifies Vestas' track record in the critical offshore wind sector, particularly in a mature European market like Germany. Both companies leverage their respective strengths to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind capacity in Europe.
  • Firm order for 68 Vestas V236-15.0 MW turbines.
  • 1.02 GW capacity for Vattenfall's Nordlicht 1 offshore wind farm.
  • Project located in the German North Sea, Germany.
  • Supply agreement value not disclosed.
  • Deal announced on 2026-03-08.

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KEY DETAILS

Nordlicht 1 has a planned capacity of roughly 980 megawatts (MW). Nordlicht 2 has around 630 MW. Vattenfall secured an irrevocable permit from the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). The wind complex will generate enough electricity to supply about 1.6 million German households. Vattenfall, in collaboration with turbine manufacturer Vestas, secured a firm order for 68 V236-15.0 MW turbines for Nordlicht 1.

Deal Size
Nordlicht offshore wind development secures key financing breakthrough
Capacity
Altogether, they culminate in a wind complex with a combined output of 1.6 gigawatts (GW).
Location
Nordlicht 1 and Nordlicht 2 offshore wind farms are coming to Germany
Financials
the final investment decision involves agreements with major banks and export credit agencies that focus on long-term projects.
Announcement
On January 13, 2026, Swedish energy company Vattenfall secured full Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Nordlicht 1 and Nordlicht 2 offshore wind farms
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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Vattenfall developer

"On January 13, 2026, Swedish energy company Vattenfall secured full Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Nordlicht 1 and Nordlicht 2 offshore wind farms"

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Vestas seller

"Vattenfall, in collaboration with turbine manufacturer Vestas, secured a firm order for 68 V236-15.0 MW turbines for Nordlicht 1."

medium quality Enriched Mar 9, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Mar 8, 2026
Signed
Closed

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