Vindeby—the world's first offshore wind project, where 11 turbines were installed in 1991—is now widely known as the single project that set off these industry-wide winds of change. It was so successful, in fact, that the wind farm operated for 26 years—six years beyond its intended lifespan—powering about 2,200 homes annually.
In 2017, the owner of the Wind Farm, Ørsted, decommissioned and dismantled Vindeby, and moved one of the turbines to the Danish Museum of Energy as a symbol of offshore wind’s early days.
Anders Johannes Jensen, a pioneer from the Vindeby project who still works with Siemens Gamesa, reflects on this landmark achievement as well: “Reaching the 5000th turbine is a fantastic accomplishment, and I am very proud to have been part of this journey. The ability to build such gigantic turbines that can withstand severe storms and even operate on floating foundations is the most significant breakthrough we’ve achieved.”
A global landmark across 14 countries
Siemens Gamesa’s 5000 offshore turbines have been installed across 14 countries, including Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the U.S., with a total capacity exceeding 27 GW.
