The Gennaker offshore wind farm is a large-scale renewable energy project within the German Baltic Sea and represents a key milestone in Germany's energy transition. Located approx. 15 kilometres north of the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, the project is positioned within one of the country's most promising offshore wind regions.
The Gennaker offshore wind farm is a large-scale renewable energy project within the German Baltic Sea and represents a key milestone in Germany's energy transition. Located approx. 15 kilometres north of the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, the project is positioned within one of the country's most promising offshore wind regions.
With an installed capacity of up to 976.5 MW, the offshore wind farm will be the largest of its kind within the German Baltic Sea. Once fully operational, the offshore wind farm is expected to generate clean electricity for approx. one million households, significantly contributing to decarbonisation, energy security and the expansion of offshore wind energy in Germany.
Developed by Skyborn Renewables, the project stands for a modern, scalable approach to offshore wind energy development, covering the full value chain from project development and financing to execution and long-term operations. As a blueprint project, it demonstrates how large-scale sustainable infrastructure can be delivered efficiently while meeting the highest standards of environmental responsibility and stakeholder integration.
Beyond renewable energy generation, the project contributes to regional development, supporting local businesses and companies as well as long-term employment in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, whilst ensuring responsible and sustainable integration into the Baltic Sea ecosystem.
Generating clean electricity for approximately one million households, the project significantly reduces CO₂ emissions and accelerates Germany’s transition to a low-carbon energy system.
With up to 976.5 MW of domestic offshore wind capacity, the project contributes directly to a more reliable, resilient, and independent energy supply.
As the largest infrastructure investment in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania since reunification, the project enables the creation of jobs, supports local businesses and companies, and strengthens the region as a key offshore wind energy hub.
As a blueprint project, the project demonstrates a modern, efficient, and scalable delivery model, combining the latest technology in combination with a full value chain integration.
Designed with strong environmental considerations, the project integrates monitoring and mitigation measures to ensure responsible coexistence with the Baltic Sea ecosystem.
Developed in close collaboration with partners (Stadtwerke München, Amazon Web Services, Uniper, 50Hertz, etc.), public authorities, and stakeholders to ensure effective execution and long-term value creation.
The Gennaker offshore wind farm has been designed based on applying proven offshore wind technology scaled for the Baltic Sea. These specifications outline the project's capacity and grid integration.
63 wind turbine generators of the 15 MW class, with a rotor diameter of 236m, installed on monopiles with transition pieces.
Up to 976.5 MW of clean electricity, with an annual generation of approx. 3.8 TWh.
Connected to the German grid via 3 x 220 kV export cables and 2 offshore substations, operated by 50Hertz.
Construction and operating permit obtained in December 2025; planned execution phase from July 2026 to November 2028; planned completion in December 2028; expected lifetime approx. 35 years.
Approx. 3.8 TWh of clean electricity annually, enough to power approx. one million households.
Approx. 15 km north of the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, within water depths of approx. 12.5–20 m.
Construction and operating permit obtained in December 2025; planned installation phase until November 2028; planned completion in December 2028; expected lifetime approx. 35 years.
Project Development
Permit as the Basis for the Execution Phase
Final Investment Decision
Start of Offshore Installation
First Power
Hand-over to Operations
The Gennaker offshore wind farm is located in the German Baltic Sea, approximately 15 km north of the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, within the 12-nautical-mile zone of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The project area surrounds the existing offshore wind farm EnBW Baltic 1 and incorporates sections of established submarine cable routes, enabling efficient integration into the regional energy infrastructure.
The site lies within a designated priority area for offshore wind energy as defined in the Spatial Planning Programme (LEP MV 2016). This ensures full alignment with regional planning objectives and confirms its suitability for large-scale renewable energy development.
Benefiting from strong and stable wind conditions, the site offers excellent potential for clean electricity generation. At the same time, its offshore position at a suitable distance from the coast minimises visual impact and supports balanced integration into the marine environment.
With its strategic position in the Baltic Sea, the project plays a key role in strengthening regional renewable energy supply while supporting Germany’s energy transition goals.
The Gennaker offshore wind farm is connected to the German transmission grid via dedicated offshore infrastructure provided by the transmission system operator 50Hertz. This includes two jointly owned offshore substations and an export cable system that transmits the generated clean electricity safely and efficiently to the onshore grid.