Prysmian Wins €5 Billion Contract Package with Amprion for German Offshore Grid Projects
Prysmian Group has signed contracts worth €5 billion with Amprion GmbH for the Prysmian Amprion Offshore Grid Projects in Germany. The agreement includes three major power transmission systems—BalWin1, BalWin2, and DC34—that will strengthen Europe’s renewable energy infrastructure and accelerate Germany’s offshore wind expansion.
Largest Power Cable Award in Prysmian’s History
The contract package marks Prysmian’s largest project ever, both in value and total cable length. The deal includes more than 4,400 km of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and Dedicated Metallic Return (DMR) cables. Of this, around 3,400 km will be land cables and 1,000 km will be submarine cables.
Prysmian will design, manufacture, and install ±525 kV copper cables using XLPE insulation for submarine routes and P-Laser insulation for underground sections. Each system includes a metallic return cable and fiber-optic line, ensuring durability and network efficiency.
Key Projects Driving Germany’s Energy Transition
- BalWin1: Uses about 1,070 km of cable over a 358 km route, transmitting 2 GW of offshore wind power from Area 9 in the North Sea.
- BalWin2: Involves 1,100 km of cable across a 376 km route, delivering another 2 GW from Area 10.
- DC34: Requires 2,100 km of ±525 kV HVDC cable connecting substations in Lower Saxony and Hesse. It will transmit 2 GW of renewable power to the Rhine-Main region.
Together, these projects will transport up to 6 GW of wind energy from the North Sea to Western and Southern Germany.
Supporting Germany’s Renewable Infrastructure Goals
Germany plans to install 70 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2045. These new grid connections will help meet that goal by improving transmission capacity and system stability.
Hakan Ozmen, EVP of Prysmian’s Transmission Division, said, “These projects highlight the strong partnership between Prysmian and Amprion and demonstrate our commitment to Europe’s clean energy transformation.”
Meanwhile, Dr. Hendrik Neumann, CTO of Amprion, emphasized that securing reliable cable resources from Prysmian helps keep projects on schedule and ensures long-term climate progress.
Advancing Europe’s Clean Energy Future
Prysmian continues to invest in next-generation HVDC technologies that enhance the reliability and efficiency of large-scale energy networks. As a result, these projects will not only accelerate Germany’s Energiewende but also strengthen Europe’s position in sustainable power transmission.