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Vattenfall, BASF, and Vestas collaborate on low-emission steel wind turbines in Germany

By: Chloe Emanuel 27/06/2024 Vattenfall

General Turbines Windfarms

In a significant move towards sustainable energy, Vattenfall and BASF have entered into supply and service contracts with Vestas for the deployment of 15 MW offshore wind turbines at the Nordlicht offshore wind park in Germany. This collaboration marks a notable step in the green transition, with the turbines featuring low-emission steel components.

The Nordlicht wind park, set to commence operations in 2028, will harness the power of the V236 turbine, the most powerful offshore turbine available, to generate electricity for approximately 1.6 million households. Vattenfall's commitment to reducing CO2 emissions is evident as 56 out of the 112 turbines will be partially constructed using low-emission steel, significantly lowering the carbon footprint of the towers.

Eva Julius-Philipp, Head of Environment & Sustainability at Vattenfall’s Business Area Wind, expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting its alignment with Vattenfall's SCORE target to cut supplier greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. The low-emission steel, produced from 100% recycled steel scrap in an electric furnace powered by renewable energy, offers a 66% reduction in carbon footprint compared to traditional steelmaking methods.

Helle Herk-Hansen, Vice President of Environment at Vattenfall, emphasized the importance of decarbonizing the steel sector, which accounts for around 8% of global emissions. This project, she noted, sends a strong message about the necessity of low-emission steel in achieving the goals set out in the Paris Agreement.

The Nordlicht wind farm, located 85 kilometers north of the island of Borkum in the German North Sea, consists of two separate locations: Nordlicht 1 and Nordlicht 2, with capacities of approximately 980 MW and 630 MW, respectively. The total expected electricity production from these sites is around 6 terawatt hours (TWh) per year.

BASF holds a 49% stake in the Nordlicht projects, with Vattenfall handling the development and construction. The electricity generated will be used to supply Vattenfall's customers in Germany with fossil-free energy, while BASF will utilize nearly half of the electricity for its chemical production sites across Europe, particularly in Ludwigshafen.

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