EnBW has partnered with DHL Group to supply green energy through a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) sourced from the He Dreiht offshore wind farm, which is under construction in the German North Sea. The wind farm, with a total capacity of 960 megawatts (MW), will provide 20 MW specifically for DHL’s operations.
The 10-year PPA will meet about 16% of DHL Group’s annual electricity consumption in Germany, amounting to approximately 80 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of renewable energy each year. This agreement aligns with the phased commissioning of the He Dreiht wind farm, expected to be fully operational by spring 2026.
DHL Group’s Chief Procurement Officer, Anna Spinelli, emphasized the importance of energy management in achieving net-zero emissions in logistics by 2050. She stated, “The agreement with EnBW for the He Dreiht wind farm is another important step on our path to net-zero emissions in logistics by 2050.” The partnership not only secures a reliable supply of renewable electricity for DHL but also contributes to the broader energy transition.
EnBW’s Executive Director, Matthias Obert, expressed enthusiasm about supporting DHL on its journey towards zero-emission logistics. He highlighted that PPAs are an effective method for facilitating industrial decarbonization while also ensuring financial backing for renewable projects. More than half of the electricity generated from the He Dreiht wind farm is already contracted, indicating strong interest in offshore wind energy solutions.
