Vestas has secured an order to supply 68 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the Nordlicht 1 offshore wind project, developed by Vattenfall in . 326k17

The order for Nordlicht 1 totals 1,020 MW, with a grid connection capacity of 980 MW and an additional 40 MW to optimize the use of the grid connection capacity.

The agreement includes the supply, installation, and commissioning of the turbines. Furthermore, the contract includes a comprehensive 5-year service and warranty agreement, followed by a 25-year operational agreement.

Construction of Nordlicht 1 is scheduled to begin in 2026. According to the current planning status, the wind turbines for Nordlicht 1 are expected to be installed in 2027, with the wind farm fully operational by 2028.

Nils de Baar, President of Vestas for Northern and Central Europe, stated, "'s energy transition is at a crossroads: it must find the balance between security, affordability, and sustainability. Together with Vattenfall, we are not just witnessing the change, but driving the solutions that make it reliable, resilient, and accessible for all."

According to Vestas, the Nordlicht wind farm is located 85 kilometers north of the island of Borkum in the German North Sea and consists of two sites: Nordlicht 1 and Nordlicht 2.