German power producer RWE and Amazon announced the signing of a new long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 110 megawatts (MW) of electricity from RWE’s Nordseecluster offshore wind project in Germany’s North Sea.
According to RWE, the contracted capacity is expected to generate enough clean electricity to supply the equivalent of more than 139,000 German households annually.
The agreement builds on a Strategic Framework Agreement signed by the two companies in June 2025, under which RWE supports Amazon’s carbon-free energy objectives, while Amazon provides cloud services, artificial intelligence, and data analytics to support RWE’s digital transformation.
Ulf Kerstin, Chief Commercial Officer at RWE Supply & Trading, said:
“Power Purchase Agreements like this one with Amazon are crucial for accelerating Germany’s decarbonisation while strengthening long-term security of supply. By enabling large-scale offshore projects such as Nordseecluster, we can bring more reliable, carbon-free electricity onto the grid and support a resilient energy system.”
The Nordseecluster project is being developed in two phases, RWA said. Nordseecluster A, with a total capacity of 660 MW, is currently under construction and is scheduled to enter operation in early 2027. Nordseecluster B will add a further 900 MW, with commercial operations expected to begin in 2029.
The agreement marks Amazon’s fourth large-scale offshore wind PPA in Germany. Combined with six on-site solar projects, Amazon’s renewable energy portfolio in the country totals approximately 790 MW of capacity. Once fully operational, the projects are expected to generate enough renewable electricity to power the equivalent of more than one million German homes annually.
Rocco Bräuniger, Amazon Country Manager for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, said:
“Germany is transitioning toward a modern, carbon-free energy system, and this agreement with RWE helps advance that vision. As Amazon works toward net-zero carbon by 2040, we continue enabling projects that strengthen Germany’s renewable energy capacity for generations to come.”
