Leaders in wind generation, also in the sea
Offshore wind power is key to Iberdrola's future growth
Twenty years ago, the group was a pioneer in onshore wind generation, and now it is doing the same in the offshore wind market, one of the company's major growth vectors. At the end of 2022, we have 1,258 MW offshore in operation and 5,500 MW under construction or secured with long-term contracts, which will come into operation before 2027 thanks to investments of around 30,000 million euros worldwide during this decade.
Driving offshore generation around the world
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First power from Iberdrola’s Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm The initial electricity to flow from the wind farm was connected to the grid on July 5th.
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Vineyard Wind I construction progresses First wind turbine components arrive for Vineyard Wind, the largest commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S.
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We installed the first wind turbine in Saint-Brieuc We installed the first of 62 wind turbines at the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm, the first in the French region of Brittany.
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We installed the first foundation for Baltic Eagle We successfully installed the first foundation for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, 30 km off the German island of Rügen.
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We reaffirm our commitment to wind power in the UK We formalise our biggest ever contract award for East Anglia Three offshore wind farm, the world’s second largest windfarm
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Partnering with EIP to co-invest in Wikinger We sell 49% of Wikinger to Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) for 700 million to boost our offshore wind portfolio.
We are ready for the future with the biggest renewables pipeline in the industry
Within Iberdrola's renewables portfolio, which totals 90 GW, offshore wind energy is the second most important technology, thanks to the strong growth experienced in the last year. The company has committed to new growth platforms with great potential, such as Poland, Sweden, Ireland, the United States, Brazil, the Philippines and Japan, which has allowed our offshore wind portfolio to now exceed 30 GW. In this way, we have ensured compliance with the plan to 2025, when we will reach 3,100 MW in operation.
USA
- Vineyard Wind 1 In construction - 806 MW
- Park City Wind In development - 804 MW
- Kitty Hawk In development - 2.5 GW
- Commonwealth Wind In development - 1.2 GW
- +1 GW In development
Brazil
- In development - 3 GW
UK
- East Anglia ONE In operation - 714 MW
- West of Duddon Sands In operation - 194 MW
- East Anglia Hub In construction - 3 GW
- Scotwind In development - 7 GW
Sweden
- In development - 3.6 GW
Poland
- In development - 2 GW
Germany
- Wikinger In operation - 350 MW
- Baltic Eagle In construction - 476 MW
- Windanker In development - 300 MW
France
- St. Brieuc In construction - 496 MW
Ireland
- In development - Up to 3 GW
Japan
- In development - 1.8 GW
Taiwan
- In development - 6 GW
Philippines
- In development - Up to 3.5 GW
Our major offshore wind projects
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East Anglia Hub Consisting of three wind farms, they add up to 2,900 MW and will be Iberdrola's largest offshore wind project.
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Kitty Hawk Off the Outer Banks coasts, they will have a capacity of 2,500 MW and will supply 700,000 households.
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Saint-Brieuc With the start of the operation phase in 2023, it will have a total installed capacity of 496 MW.
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Vineyard Wind 1 With 800 MW, it will be capable of meeting the energy needs of more than 400,000 homes.
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Park City Wind With 804 MW, it will supply 14 % of the state of Connecticut's electricity needs.
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Baltic Eagle This new 476 MW facility is our second flagship project in Baltic waters.
- 1 We are planning the first floating offshore wind farm in Spain
- 2 We are leading the Flagship project to advance floating offshore wind power
- 3 'United by the wind', the most social side of offshore wind energy
- 4 Types of offshore wind turbine foundations
- 5 Where is it most efficient to install a wind turbine?
We are continuing to grow to establish ourselves as the world leader in offshore wind farms
The significant expansion of the offshore wind pipeline puts Iberdrola in an optimal position when participating in auctions and tenders planned for the coming months in its new growth platforms for both projects in its existing pipeline (United Kingdom, 3,100 MW; United States, 1,200 MW; Japan, 1,800 MW) and for new pipeline (Poland, 5 GW of capacity up for auction; United Kingdom, 10 GW of capacity up for auction; United States, 37 GW; Ireland, around 5 GW of national target 2022-2025; France, 1.6 GW; Denmark, 1 GW; the Netherlands, 1.4 GW; South Corea, 12 GW; Vietnam, 2 GW; and Taiwan, 9 GW).
Everything you'd like to know about offshore wind farm construction
The harnessing of offshore wind energy requires the installation of impressive offshore wind farms with large wind turbines equipped with the latest technology. The design, construction, transport and installation of such mega-structures offshore is a technical challenge, highly refined with experience, and requires a process lasting several years.
Floating offshore wind power: a milestone for driving renewables through innovation
The wind's power is stronger over the ocean than on land, which is why offshore wind power has developed in recent years. Until recently, they could not be installed in very deep or complex seabed locations because they were based on fixed structures, something that has changed with the emergence of floating structures. Wind turbines can now be installed on floating platforms that are anchored to the seabed by means of flexible moorings, chains or steel cables.
How does an offshore wind farm work?
Offshore wind energy is the clean and renewable energy obtained by taking advantage of the force of the wind that is produced on the high seas, where it reaches a higher and more constant speed than on land due to the absence of barriers. In order to make the most of this resource, mega-structures are installed that are seated on the seabed and equipped with the latest technical innovations. Discover what these real sea giants are like and how they work.
Everything you'd like to know about offshore wind farm construction
The harnessing of offshore wind energy requires the installation of impressive offshore wind farms with large wind turbines equipped with the latest technology. The design, construction, transport and installation of such mega-structures offshore is a technical challenge, highly refined with experience, and requires a process lasting several years.
Floating offshore wind power: a milestone for driving renewables through innovation
The wind's power is stronger over the ocean than on land, which is why offshore wind power has developed in recent years. Until recently, they could not be installed in very deep or complex seabed locations because they were based on fixed structures, something that has changed with the emergence of floating structures. Wind turbines can now be installed on floating platforms that are anchored to the seabed by means of flexible moorings, chains or steel cables.
How does an offshore wind farm work?
Offshore wind energy is the clean and renewable energy obtained by taking advantage of the force of the wind that is produced on the high seas, where it reaches a higher and more constant speed than on land due to the absence of barriers. In order to make the most of this resource, mega-structures are installed that are seated on the seabed and equipped with the latest technical innovations. Discover what these real sea giants are like and how they work.