Alpha Ventus is a 60MW offshore wind power project. The project is located in North Sea, Germany. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 2009 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in April 2010. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by Deutsche Offshore-Testfeld und Infrastruktur and N. Prior Energy. EWE, RWE and Vattenfall are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 47.5%, 26.25% and 26.25% respectively.
The wind turbines in the Alpha Ventus Phase I are installed on fixed foundations. An array of jacket foundations feature in the phase.
The wind turbines in the Alpha Ventus Phase II are installed on fixed foundations. An array of tripod foundations feature in the phase.
The turbines installed on the Alpha Ventus (Alpha Ventus Phase I), are using Tubular Steel towers.
The turbines installed on the Alpha Ventus (Alpha Ventus Phase II), are using Tubular Steel towers.
Development status
The project is currently active. The project construction commenced in 2009 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in April 2010.
Contractors involved
Alpha Ventus (Alpha Ventus Phase I) is equipped with Senvion 5M turbines. The phase consists of 6 turbines with 5MW nameplate capacity.
Alpha Ventus (Alpha Ventus Phase II) is equipped with Adwen WWD-1 turbines. The phase consists of 6 turbines with 5MW nameplate capacity.
Adwen and Deutsche Windtechnik were contracted to render operations & maintenance services for the project.
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About Deutsche Offshore-Testfeld und Infrastruktur
Deutsche Offshore-Testfeld und Infrastruktur GmbH & Co KG is a wind power generation company. It is a joint venture company formed by EWE AG, E.ON Climate and Vattenfall Europe New Energy GmbH.
About N. Prior Energy
N. Prior Energy Gmbh is engaged in developing, building, and operating alternative energy sources such as on- and offshore wind farms, alternative fuel systems, and bioethanol plants. The company is headquartered in Leer, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
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