Wind power plant Bard Offshore 1

Location: German North Sea, 90 km north of Borkum

Type: Wind

Status: Operational

Year of establishment: 2013 (completely connected to the grid), 2010 (first power input)

Installed Capacity: 400 MW

Project Description

The installed capacity of 400 MW in 80 turbines generates electricity for approximately 500,000 households. The 80 5 MW turbines have a total height of 152 m, a rotor diameter of 122 m and they cover an area of 59.2 km. A transformation platform is included in the project which had a total investment of over 1 billion Euros.

Purpose/Application

To lower CO2 emissions in energy sector while regulating a stable grid, it is necessary to in- clude reliable renewable energy sources. With approximately 4500 full load hours per year offshore wind energy is one of the more reliable renewable sources. Placed far of from shore in German North Sea, construction and transmission to grid are huge challenges to face for this wind park project.

Unique Aspect

Bard Offshore 1 was the first economical wind power plant in Germany. Turbines are installed 100 km from island Borkum in 40 m water dept with tripile foundation.