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Successful Installation of 24 Turbines of Arcadis Ost 1 Offshore Wind Farm

published on 03/04/2023

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Successful Installation of 24 Turbines of Arcadis Ost 1 Offshore Wind Farm

Parkwind successfully finishes the current installation campaign of the Arcadis Ost 1 wind farm. The wind farm that started its foundation installation in early summer of 2022, is already delivering green energy to the German grid since mid-January 2023. After a 3-year break for new offshore wind in the German Baltic Sea, Arcadis Ost 1 marked the restart of offshore wind farm build-out in the area.

Sassnitz, April 3rd, 2023 – The installation of 24 turbines of Parkwind’s Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm has been completed and most turbines are already producing green electricity and thus contributing to the German Energiewende. This marks the end of the first installation campaign of the wind farm using the revolutionary floating RNA installation method developed together with Heerema MC and Vestas. Due to some delays on blade deliveries, the remaining three turbines will be installed upcoming Autumn, completing the 257 MW windfarm.

The Rotor Nacelle Assembly (RNA) method has proven to be a successful and reliable method for installing wind turbine generators with floating installation vessels. Installation cycle times were consistent and competitive with traditional methods while the floating installation introduces various specific benefits, such as zero seabed interaction which is especially important in areas of significant water depth or challenging soil conditions.

"The success of the RNA installation method marks a significant achievement for the offshore wind industry. Parkwind has been at the forefront of innovation in offshore wind for the last decade, and with Arcadis Ost 1 we continue to do so. As offshore wind energy targets grow, this kind of innovation is key if we want to move towards a sustainable future as fast as possible. As zones go further offshore and turbines increase in size, we are certain to see a continued demand for substantial innovation in our industry. We are delighted to be a part of this journey,” commented Eric Antoons, co-CEO of Parkwind.

Heerema’s Project Manager, Thijs Postma, added: “Knowing that the entire market was watching the first commercial floating installation of wind turbine generators was a unique and special experience and I’m especially proud of the huge team effort that made this project possible. We thank all of our partners and subcontractors and look forward to the second campaign for the remaining turbines later this year.”

“The floating installation of Arcadis Ost 1 has demonstrated Heerema's ability to make a real change in the offshore wind market. We continue to be committed to introducing new methodologies that can solve industry challenges” said Ramon de Haas, CTO of Heerema.

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About Arcadis Ost 1

Arcadis Ost 1 is a 257 MW offshore wind farm developed in the German territorial waters of the Baltic Sea, northeast of the island of Rügen. Arcadis Ost 1 has been developed by Parkwind with the participation of PMV and OstseeWindEnergie GmbH, a project company of the three partners Oberhessische Versorgungsbetriebe AG, Stadtwerke Bad Vilbel and WV Energie AG. The wind farm will begin operations in 2023 and will supply enough green energy to power an equivalent of 290,000 households.

About Parkwind

Parkwind is an independent green energy company that develops, finances and operates offshore wind farms. With more than a decade of experience and 771 MW under operational management in the Belgian North Sea, Parkwind is currently expanding internationally. With active projects at various stages of development, Parkwind is present in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Greece, and Australia/New Zealand.

Committed to making green energy available and affordable for everyone through its unique approach covering the entire value chain of offshore wind, Parkwind has established itself as a reliable and competitive partner to communities, governments and suppliers globally.

Composed of over 140 professionals, Parkwind leads the offshore wind energy activities of its Belgian shareholder Virya, which is owned by the Colruyt Group and Korys. Learn more at www.parkwind.eu

About Heerema Marine Contractors

Heerema Marine Contractors is a world leader in transporting, installing, and removing structures for the offshore energy industries. Clients have trusted Heerema for sixty years to deliver solutions that make the impossible possible offshore. We manage the entire supply chain of project execution, offering solutions that include front-end engineering, planning, logistics, project management, and the execution of projects worldwide. Heerema creates sustainable value(s), and has been carbon neutral since 2020. We have unique skills and capabilities with a world-class fleet of crane vessels and barges, including the world's largest crane vessel Sleipnir, with a lifting capacity of 20,000 metric tons. Visit www.heerema.com to learn more. We make the impossible possible offshore.

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