- Borkum Riffgrund 3, with a capacity of 913 MW, began power production on December 3, 2025.
- The wind farm is expected to be fully operational by Q1 2026.
- Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure jointly own the project.
- CPPAs totaling 786 MW have been signed with Amazon, BASF, Covestro, REWE Group, and Google.
Project Overview
Borkum Riffgrund 3, an offshore wind farm with a capacity of 913 MW, has started delivering power to the German grid as of December 3, 2025. It is jointly owned by Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure and is set to become the largest offshore wind farm in Ørsted’s German portfolio.
Supply Chain and Construction
The project showcases the European offshore wind supply chain, utilizing wind turbines and foundations from Germany and Denmark, cables from Germany and France, and installation vessels from the Netherlands and Belgium. It is the first Ørsted offshore wind farm in Germany built without an offshore substation, using a 66 kV connection to the DolWin epsilon offshore converter platform operated by TenneT.
Commissioning and Power Purchase Agreements
The wind farm is expected to be fully commissioned by Q1 2026. Several long-term corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs) have been signed, totaling 786 MW, with companies including Amazon, BASF, Covestro, Energie-Handels-Gesellschaft/REWE Group, and Google. These agreements provide long-term price security for both the project developer and the customers.
Location and Capacity
Located about 72 km off the German North Sea coast, Borkum Riffgrund 3 covers an area of approximately 75 km² and consists of 83 wind turbines, each with a rated capacity of 11 MW. The project contributes significantly to Germany's renewable energy capacity and supports decarbonization efforts for corporate offtakers.
