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Offshore Windfarm Danysk284.4 MW Wind

WindRenewable

Offshore Windfarm Danysk is an innovative wind energy facility located in Germany, representing a significant advancement in renewable energy generation. With an impressive capacity of 284.4 MW, this offshore wind farm harnesses the power of wind through state-of-the-art wind turbine technology. Positioned at coordinates 55.1416, 7.1945, Offshore Windfarm Danysk is strategically located to capture the robust winds of the North Sea, which are ideal for efficient energy production. Operated by Vattenfall Europe Windkraft GmbH in collaboration with Stadtwerke München GmbH, this facility contributes substantially to Germany’s ambitious renewable energy targets. Since its commissioning in 2015, the wind farm has played a crucial role in displacing fossil fuel energy generation, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. The significance of Offshore Windfarm Danysk extends beyond its generation capacity; it exemplifies Germany's leadership in the transition to a sustainable energy future and supports the local energy grid by providing clean, renewable power to meet growing demand.

Capacity
284.4 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Vattenfall Europe Windkraft GmbH / Stadtwerke München GmbH
Location
55.1416°, 7.1945°

Germany, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 121. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
  • #6,310 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #137 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
  • 0.19% of the installed capacity of Germany
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

Vattenfall Europe Windkraft GmbH / Stadtwerke München GmbH operates 1 plants totalling 284 MW

Regional density

12 plants within 100 km, 2,386 MW combined

Nearest plant: Butendiek (39.3 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 55.141600, 7.194500
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Offshore Windfarm Danysk is a wind power plant producing approximately 747 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Wind
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
Germany
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

GermanyEnergy Profile

1,483
Total Plants
151.8 GW
Total Capacity
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