The Gode Wind 3 offshore wind farm in the North Sea, co-owned by Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure, has initiated commercial operations.
With a 253MW capacity, the facility is set to provide renewable electricity to approximately 250,000 homes.
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Ørsted chief operating officer Patrick Harnett said: “Offshore wind is a key technology in Germany’s transition to green energy. With the completion of Gode Wind 3, Ørsted now has five operational offshore wind farms in the German part of the North Sea, producing homegrown renewable energy at large scale.
“We’ll further expand our supply of green power to German households and businesses when our next offshore wind farm, Borkum Riffgrund 3, comes online in 2026.”
Construction for Gode Wind 3 began in August 2023, with the installation of the first foundation at sea.
The wind farm comprises 23 turbines from Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, each with an 11MW capacity and a 200m rotor diameter, making them the largest wind turbine model currently operational in German waters.
The generated electricity will be transmitted through Gode Wind 3’s offshore substation and a TenneT converter station, connecting to the extra-high voltage grid in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Ørsted will manage operations from its hub in Norden-Norddeich, Lower Saxony.
Nuveen Infrastructure Renewable Energy Investments managing director Jordi Francesch said: “We are thrilled to announce the successful commencement of operations at the Gode Wind 3 offshore wind farm, a landmark achievement in our partnership with Ørsted. This milestone underscores our shared commitment to advancing renewable and independent energy solutions and delivering sustainable value for society, the environment, and our investors.”
Ørsted used a lower-noise installation method for the installation of three of the monopile foundations.
Gode Wind 3 has been an international partnership between Ørsted and contractors from various European countries. Ørsted said the manufacturing and logistics sites have included locations in Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, and France.
