ArcelorMittal has been selected by Vestas to supply low carbon-emissions heavy plates for the Nordlicht 1 offshore wind farm, part of its ongoing partnership with Vestas to support low-emissions steel production.
This marks the second collaboration between the two companies involving ArcelorMittal’s XCarb recycled and renewably produced heavy plates. These plates are made from slabs containing at least 95pct high-quality scrap and produced using 100pct renewable electricity, resulting in a 66pct lower carbon footprint compared to conventional blast furnace methods, certified by an Environmental Product Declaration.
The Nordlicht project, developed by Vattenfall off Germany’s North Sea coast, includes two sites: Nordlicht 1 and 2. Nordlicht 1, with a capacity of around 1 GW, will feature 68 Vestas V236-15.0 MW turbines. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with turbine installation in 2027 and full commissioning expected in 2028. The wind farm is projected to produce 6 TWh of electricity annually, enough to power 1.6 mln German homes.
ArcelorMittal’s steel will be used in the turbine towers, reinforcing the shift toward more sustainable wind energy infrastructure.