The wpd group has acquired 100% of the shares of Butendiek Offshore Windpark Holding GmbH, Hamburg, from SSE Renewables Germany Holdings GmbH, Hamburg.
The offshore wind farm Butendiek is located 34 km west of the Sylt Island in the North Sea and is one of the most advanced offshore wind farms in German waters. It is located in the German Exclusive Economic Zone Water close to the Danish–German border. Water depth varies between 18 and 20 meter. 80 turbines will be erected. The wind farm was initiated by 8,400 investors from the region as “Citizens Wind Farm” in 2001. Contracts between the “Butendiekers” and wpd regarding their future cooperation are currently decided by the Butendiek shareholders.