Steelwind in Nordenham: Job engine for offshore wind power is growing quickly!

Steelwind in Nordenham: Job engine for offshore wind power is growing quickly!

Oh, what a success story in Bremen! Steelwind, the company, which has been producing foundations for offshore wind systems in Nordenham since 2014, has developed into a real model model. Over 350 employees work hand in hand on a spacious factory site of 32,000 square meters to design the future of renewable energies. Andree Wolzenburg, Tagesmeister and the heart of production, ensures that everything runs smoothly.

The steel plates that are processed here come from the renowned Dillinger hut and go through several steps: from grinding and bending to welding and milling. Pressing 5,000 kilonewton is used when the plates of up to 15 cm thick. And so that no weld seam does not meet the high requirements, they are checked regularly. This contributes to the high quality of the monopile foundations for which Steelwind is known.

growth and innovation

After a doldrum in 2018, those responsible are now happy about full order books and black numbers. In order to further promote growth, Steelwind plans an investment of 50 million euros in the location and the hiring of 140 new employees. On good working days, up to 30 rings with diameters of up to 10.5 meters can be produced, which are then welded and painted to impressive foundations. These emphasis, which can be 120 meters long and up to 3,000 tons, are then loaded onto special ships and transported to the construction of the wind turbines.

A most striking point of the monopile foundation is the installation. These basic components consist of a central support tube that is pushed directly into the sea floor. Steelwind specializes in the series production of these monopile foundations and one-piece alternatives for water depths of up to 60 meters. A central advantage of these systems is the quick installation and low maintenance. This makes Monopile foundations for the preferred choice for offshore wind turbines with the fastest installation times in the industry. Thanks to the innovative approaches, such as the integration of transition pieces into the construction of the monopile, you can save weight and time again.

the look into the future

"In the future, the foundations will be even greater", Wolzenburg shows expectantly, "since other competitors already reach diameter of 15 meters". And the demand remains unbroken, because Steelwind not only has the know-how, but also the production technology. They even offer tailor-made concepts for offshore wind projects and advise customers on questions of planning and execution.

Overall, Steelwind shows how important and targeted the investments in renewable energies are, especially with regard to the requirements of climate change. Not only Bremen, but all of Germany can be proud of such companies and their commitment to a greener future. Visit the Site of Steelwind and learn more about innovative projects in the wind power industry in our region. It remains exciting!