**Title: Havfram Set to Transport and Install Turbines for Germany’s Waterkant Offshore Wind Farm**
In a significant development for the global renewable energy sector, Havfram, a leading pure-play offshore wind company, has been contracted by Luxcara to transport and install 16 of the 18.5 MW wind turbines for the 270 MW Waterkant offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. This large-scale project underscores Havfram’s capabilities and commitment to supporting Germany’s renewable energy goals.
### Key Details of the Project
– **Location and Scale**: The Waterkant offshore wind farm will be situated approximately 90 kilometers off the island of Borkum, with a combined capacity of 270 MW. This project showcases the significant strides being made in the transition to clean energy.
– **Timeline**: The transportation and installation of the turbines are scheduled to take place in the spring of 2028. This phase will be executed using one of Havfram’s advanced Wind Turbine Installation vessels, which is currently under construction and due for delivery by the end of 2025.
– **Client and Collaboration**: The agreement between Havfram and Luxcara highlights the Este interaction between European expertise and resources within the renewable energy sector. Luxcara, a specialized asset manager for clean energy infrastructure projects, has been a key player in fostering innovation and accelerating the clean energy transition in Germany through its long-term power purchase agreements.
### Statements from Industry Leaders
Even Larsen, CEO at Havfram Wind, expressed his company’s honor in contributing to Germany’s renewable energy goals. “This agreement not only expands our growing client portfolio but also strengthens our contract backlog. With our two state-of-the-art Wind Turbine Installation vessels due to be delivered in the second half of 2025, Havfram is perfectly equipped to meet the challenges of the offshore wind industry,” he said.
Holger Matthiesen, Project Director at Luxcara and Managing Director of the project company Waterkant Energy, also highlighted the significance of this partnership. “We are excited to partner with Havfram, having secured one of the world’s most advanced offshore Wind Turbine Installation vessels for the German Waterkant offshore wind project. This underscores our dedication to leveraging European expertise and resources, fostering innovation within the renewable energy sector, and accelerating the clean energy transition in Germany.”
### Conclusion
This development underscores the growing importance of offshore wind projects in the global shift towards cleaner, more sustainable energy sources. Hav