Offshore Wind Farms: A Closer Look at Luxcara's Waterkant and Waterekke Projects
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German asset manager Luxcara is making waves in the offshore wind industry with their two major projects, Waterkant and Waterekke. Let's dive into the nitty-gritty details and unveil the key players in these ventures.
Waterkant Offshore Wind Project
Located in the N-6.7 site of the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Waterkant is managed by Waterkant Energy GmbH and is overseen by Luxcara. The project boasts a capacity of 296 megawatts (MW) and, upon completion, is expected to power about 400,000 households in Deutschland.
Key players in the Waterkant project include Ming Yang Smart Energy, suppliers of the 16 turbines, each boasting an impressive 18.5 MW capacity. TKF (BV Twentsche Kabelfabriek) will provide 130 kilometers (km) of 66 kilovolt (kV) inter-array aluminum cables, while Havfram handles the turbine transportation and installation. The construction is slated to kick off in June 2025, with an estimated completion date of December 2028.
Watwerkke Offshore Wind Project
The Watwerkke project, located in the German North Sea, is currently in development by Luxcara. Geoquip Marine is contracted for the geotechnical investigations, which are expected to wrap up in 2025. Once the subsurface characterization is complete, the project can move forward with detailed planning and construction.
The capacity for this project is yet to be announced. More updates are expected to follow as the project progresses, so stay tuned!
Compare and Conquer
Here's a quick snapshot of how our two Luxcara projects stack up:
| Project Feature | Waterkant | Waterekke ||---------------------|---------------|--------------|| Location | N-6.7 site, German EEZ | German North Sea || Capacity | 296 MW | Not specified yet || Turbine Supplier | Ming Yang | Not announced || Contractors | TKF for cables, Havfram for turbine installation | Geoquip Marine for geotechnical investigation || Expected Completion | December 2028 | Fieldwork completion in 2025 |
The Current State of Play
- Waterkant: The ball's rolling with contracts signed for turbine supply and installation. Construction is scheduled to commence in June 2025, aiming for commercial operation by December 2028.
- Waterekke: Geotechnical investigations are the focus for now, paving the way for a bright future in the offshore wind energy sector.
Stay ahead of the curve by keeping tabs on Luxcara's Waterkant and Waterekke projects as they continue to take shape and make a mark in the world of offshore wind!
- Discusssions about the geotechnical investigations for Luxcara's Waterekke project are happening on LinkedIn within the offshore wind industry and finance groups.
- Aside from the offshore wind sector, Luxcara's Waterkant and Waterekke projects are also characterized by their capacities of 296 MW and yet-to-be-specified, respectively, which will contribute significantly to Germany's renewable energy goals.
- In the realm of energy technology, the Waterkant project has already signed contracts with Ming Yang Smart Energy for the supply of 16 turbines, while Waterekke currently has Geoquip Marine handling its geotechnical investigations, both linked to the larger GW (Giga Watt) scale.
- In addition to the German offshore wind market, the Waterkant and Waterekke projects also have global implications due to their contributions to the clean energy transition within the energy industry.
- As we move forward, it will be intriguing to see how the development and construction of Luxcara's Waterkant and Waterekke projects impact the offshore wind industry's future in the coming years.
