- Amazon secures 110 MW from RWE’s Nordseecluster B offshore wind project, reinforcing corporate PPAs as a key financing tool for Europe’s energy transition.
- The agreement strengthens Germany’s renewable buildout ahead of tighter decarbonisation targets and long term energy security priorities.
- Strategic collaboration links clean power procurement with cloud, AI and digital transformation services between the two companies.
Offshore Wind Deal Anchors Corporate Demand For Clean Power
Amazon and RWE have signed a long term Power Purchase Agreement covering 110 megawatts of offshore wind capacity from the Nordseecluster B project in the German North Sea, expanding corporate participation in Europe’s offshore buildout at a time of rising electricity demand from data centres and digital infrastructure.
The agreement builds on a Strategic Framework Agreement signed in June 2025 that combines renewable energy procurement with technology collaboration. Under the arrangement, RWE supports Amazon’s carbon free energy ambitions, while Amazon Web Services provides cloud computing, AI capabilities, and advanced data analytics to accelerate RWE’s digital transformation across its energy portfolio.
Located about 50 kilometres north of the German island of Juist, the Nordseecluster development is one of the country’s largest offshore wind investments. The broader project is being rolled out in two phases. Nordseecluster A, with 660 MW of capacity, is already under construction and scheduled to begin operations in early 2027. Nordseecluster B will add another 900 MW when commercial operations begin in 2029.
Financing Model Reflects Growing Role Of Corporate Offtakers
Corporate PPAs remain central to financing offshore wind expansion, particularly as governments across Europe seek to reduce reliance on subsidies while maintaining investor confidence.
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 the Nordseecluster, we can bring more reliable, carbon-free electricity onto the grid and support a resilient energy system.”
The wind farm is a joint venture between RWE, which holds a 51 percent stake, and Norges Bank Investment Management, which owns the remaining 49 percent. The presence of institutional capital alongside corporate offtakers highlights how large infrastructure funds and technology companies are increasingly shaping Europe’s renewable energy pipeline.
The 110 MW contracted by Amazon is expected to generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of more than 139,000 German households annually, contributing to Germany’s broader efforts to decarbonise its electricity system while maintaining supply stability.
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Net Zero Targets Drive Technology And Energy Partnerships
For Amazon, the agreement forms part of its broader strategy to reach net zero carbon across its operations by 2040. The company already operates six onsite solar projects in Germany and has now signed four large scale offshore wind PPAs in the country.
Combined, Amazon’s German renewable portfolio totals more than 790 MW of capacity. Once fully operational, these projects are expected to generate enough renewable energy to power the equivalent of more than 1,000,000 German homes annually.
Rocco Bräuniger, Country Manager of Amazon in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, said: “Germany is transitioning to an energy future that is modern and carbon-free, 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.”
The collaboration also marks the first partnership between Amazon and RWE outside the United States, signalling a shift toward deeper global alliances between technology companies and major utilities as digitalisation reshapes the energy sector.
What Executives And Investors Should Watch
For energy developers and investors, the deal reflects the continued strength of corporate demand as a stabilising force in offshore wind financing. Technology firms with large power needs are increasingly stepping into long term procurement roles that once belonged primarily to utilities.
At a governance level, Germany’s energy policy is pushing both infrastructure scale and private sector participation, creating new opportunities for cross sector collaboration. The integration of cloud services and AI into the partnership also highlights how digital innovation is becoming inseparable from renewable deployment strategies.
As European markets race to expand offshore capacity, agreements like this one demonstrate how climate commitments, corporate procurement strategies, and financial partnerships are converging to accelerate the next phase of the region’s energy transition.
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