Nordsee One GmbH is based in Oststeinbek (Germany) and is 85% owned by Northland Power Inc. and 15% owned by RWE.
The purpose of the company is to develop, finance (through equity and non-recourse project financing), construct and operate the Nordsee One wind farm, a 332 MW offshore wind project in the German North Sea. The wind farm will be constructed approximately 45 km off the German coast in an area with an average annual wind speed of 9.8 m/s and a water depth of 26 to 29 metres.
Nordsee One GmbH does not own any assets that are not related to the ongoing operation of the wind farm.
Northland Power is a global power producer dedicated to helping the clean energy transition by producing electricity from clean renewable resources. Founded in 1987, Northland has a long history of developing, building, owning and operating clean and green power infrastructure assets and is a global leader in offshore wind. In addition, Northland owns and manages a diversified generation mix including onshore renewables, efficient natural gas energy, as well as supplying energy through a regulated utility. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with global offices in eight countries, Northland owns or has an economic interest in approximately 3.4GW (net 2.9GW) of operating capacity. Northland also has a significant inventory of projects in construction and in various stages of development encompassing approximately 12GW of potential capacity.
RWE is leading the way to a green energy world. With its investment and growth strategy Growing Green, RWE is contributing significantly to the success of the energy transition and the decarbonisation of the energy system. Around 20,000 employees work for the company in almost 30 countries worldwide. RWE is already one of the leading companies in the field of renewable energy. Between 2024 and 2030, RWE will invest 55 billion euros worldwide in offshore and onshore wind, solar energy, batteries, flexible generation, and hydrogen projects. By the end of the decade, the company’s green portfolio will grow to more than 65 gigawatts of generation capacity, which will be perfectly complemented by global energy trading. RWE is decarbonising its business in line with the 1.5-degree reduction pathway and will phase out coal by 2030. RWE will be net-zero by 2040. Fully in line with the company’s purpose - Our energy for a sustainable life.
RWE is one of the world’s leading players in offshore wind. The company operates 19 offshore wind farms, including six off the German coast. RWE is currently constructing three large-scale offshore wind farms: the 1.4-GW Sofia project off the UK’s east coast, the 1.1-GW Thor wind farm off the Danish coast and the Nordseecluster with a total capacity of 1.6 GW north of the German island of Juist. RWE aims to triple its global offshore wind capacity from 3.3 GW today to 10 GW by 2030.
The former developer and owner of the Nordsee One-scheme (Enova) submits the first application for NSWP3.
2008
RWE Innogy acquires 100% of NSWP3 from Enova and renames it to Innogy Nordsee 1 GmbH, with 162 turbines.
2009
Public hearing of the Bundesamt für Seeschiffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) for Innogy Nordsee 1 takes place.
2011
The permitting application for Innogy Nordsee 1 is split into three applications; Innogy Nordsee 1 (54 turbines), Innogy Nordsee 2 (48 turbines) and Innogy Nordsee 3 (60 turbines). All permits are held by Innogy Nordsee 1 GmbH.
2012
BSH permit is granted for Innogy Nordsee 1.
2013
BSH permits are granted for Innogy Nordsee 2 and Innogy Nordsee 3.
2013
Innogy Nordsee 1 GmbH is renamed Nordsee One GmbH.
2014
RWE Innogy sells an 85% stake of Nordsee One GmbH to Northland Power Inc., a Canadian independent power producer.
2015
The Innogy Nordsee 2 and Innogy Nordsee 3 BSH permits are spun off from Nordsee One GmbH into separate project companies, leaving Nordsee One GmbH to focus on the financing, construction and operation of one 332MW wind farm.
2015
Nordsee One GmbH successfully obtains funding for construction of the Nordsee One permit area (54 turbines, 332MW).
2015
First Foundation successfully installed
2016
Installation of foundations are completed
2016
Offshore substation successfully installed
2016
Cable laying works successfully completed
2016
O&M Base in Norddeich officially inaugurated
2016
Defective nuts have been identified after all foundations have been installed in 2016
2017
The root cause analyse of the nut issue identified a serial defect as well as a design issue
Replacement of all bolted connections prior WTG installation in early 2017
2017
First wind turbine successfully installed and first power is achieved
2017
Turbine Installation completed
2017
Nordsee One offshore wind farm starts commercial operation in December 2017
2018 & 2019
Installation of 2nd air tight deck and intensive ventilation system at MP/TP connection in 2018 and 2019 as solution to avoid further issues with the bolted connection
2019 - Feb
Insolvency of foundation supplier Ambau and management of Intensive retification scope by Nordsee One
2019 - Apr
Insolvency of wind turbine generator supplier Senvion and entering into a cooperation agreement between N1 and Senvion until September 2019
2019 - Sep
Commencement of new WTG service agreement between Northland Power Europe and Nordsee One in September 2019
2020 - Oct
Identifictaion of eerial defect of rotor bearing and planning of preventive replacment campaign
2021
Replacement of 10 rotor shaft assemblies
2022
Replacement of all remaining 44 rotor shaft assemblies which was a great achievment in one season
2022 - Nov
Commencement of new BoP service agreement between Northland Power Europe and Nordsee One in November 2022
2024
Successful performance of SOV maintenance campaign
2026 & 2027
Phase out of high feed in tarif and commencement of new power purchase agreement
