Fred. Olsen Windcarrier bags Adwen contract for 70 wind turbines in Germany

Fred. Olsen Windcarrier has secured a deal for the transport and installation of Adwen turbines at the 350MW Wikinger offshore wind farm in Germany.

This deal comprises the transport and installation of 70 units of Adwen’s 5MW turbines, AD 5-135 at the wind farm, which is situated off the island of Rügen in the German economic zone in the Baltic Sea.

Adwen Wikinger project director Markus Dülks said: "By combining Adwen expertise with Fred Olsen know-how and proven track record regarding offshore wind turbines installation, we are reaching a new milestone for a successful realization of the Wikinger project. We look forward to a fruitful cooperation."

Construction of the wind farm is slated to commence in early 2017 and is expected to be completed by the second half.

Once completed, the wind farm will produce clean power to light up around 350,000 households.

Fred. Olsen Windcarrier commercial manager Martin Degen said: "We are delighted to have won the Wikinger installation contract and look forward to working for Adwen once again in the delivery of this project.

"From previous experience they are a highly efficient and professional company to work with and we have established a strong relationship with their project teams".

The Wikinger project is the first offshore windfarm of Iberdrola in German waters, which will see an investment of around €1.4m.

The construction and the design of this offshore sub-station is being undertaken as an in-house project with Iberdrola Engineering and Construction.