Iberdrola successfully completes the installation of the monopiles for the Windanker offshore wind farm in Germany

 

Iberdrola Deutschland The installation of the 21 monopile foundations in the offshore wind farm has been completed wind anchor (Germany). These structures, manufactured in Spain by the strategic alliance Navantia Seanergies y Windar RenewablesThey represent a decisive milestone for the project, whose launch is planned for the end of 2026.

 

Logistical advancement with a Spanish industrial stamp

 

 

 

The execution of this construction phase is notable for the integration of the European supply chain. The components have been manufactured in a state-of-the-art production plant in Spain, specifically designed to handle heavy-duty foundations. For the logistics of installation in German waters, the expertise of a specialized company was utilized. Van Oord, which has deployed the heavy installation vessel Swan.

 

 

This technical achievement allows the international business community to Iberdrola In Germany, this marks the beginning of the next stage of construction, adhering to the established timelines to strengthen energy security in the region.

 

 

 

Key figures for the Windanker project and the Baltic Hub

 

 

 

El park wind anchor It is not an isolated infrastructure, but the piece that completes the so-called Baltic Hub of Iberdrola, along with the assets Viking y Baltic EagleThe most relevant technical and operational details of this development are detailed below:

 

 

Concept Detail / Figure
Installed Infrastructure 21 monopile foundations
Date of Operation End of 2026 (Forecast)
Total Capacity Baltic Hub More than 1.100 MW (Windanker + Wikinger + Baltic Eagle)
Energy Impact Green electricity for > 1,1 million homes/year
Strategic partners Iberdrola (51%) / Kansai (49%)

 

 

 

 

International alliances and generation capacity

 

 

 

The development of wind anchor It has a strong international investment component. Since December 2024, the Japanese energy company Kansai participates in the project with a 49% stake, while Iberdrola It retains a majority stake of 51%. This collaboration underscores the interest of foreign capital in top-tier European renewable energy assets.

 

 

Once the complex was completed, the Baltic Hub will increase the company's installed capacity in the Baltic Sea to more than 1.100 MWThis generation volume is fundamental to guaranteeing a stable and sustainable energy supply capable of meeting the equivalent demand of more than 1,1 million homes annually, consolidating the position of Iberdrola Deutschland as a key player in the German energy transition.

 

 

 

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about Windanker

 

 

What role do Spanish companies play in Windanker?
The 21 monopile foundations have been manufactured in Spain thanks to the alliance between Navantia Seanergies y Windar Renewablesdemonstrating the industrial export capacity of the Spanish wind energy sector.

 

When will the wind farm be operational?
Construction is progressing according to plan and it is expected that wind anchor It will enter commercial operation at the end of 2026, integrating into the complex Baltic Hub.

 

 

Who are the owners of the project?
The project is a a joint venture where Iberdrola It maintains majority control with 51%, while the Japanese energy company Kansai It acquired the remaining 49% in December 2024.

 

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