DHL Group has signed a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Energie Baden-Württemberg (EnBW).
From 2026, the logistics giant will buy 80 gigawatt-hours (GWh) per year of electricity generated from the He Dreiht offshore wind farm in the German North Sea.
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The move aligns with DHL’s Strategy 2030 to become the “green logistics provider of choice”. By 2050, the company wants to cut down all logistics-associated emissions to zero.
DHL Group chief procurement officer Anna Spinelli stated: “The deal with EnBW is another important step on our path to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in logistics by 2050.
“The long-term agreement with our energy partner ensures a reliable supply of electricity from renewable sources for our operations and contributes to supporting the energy transition. This is an example of how fostering proactive supplier relationships can contribute to a more sustainable and positive ecosystem.”
The power generated by He Dreiht allows the logistics company to meet 16% of its current yearly electricity needs in Germany.
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By GlobalDataEnBW executive director trading Matthias Obert stated: “We are delighted to support DHL Group on its journey towards zero-emission logistics. This partnership underscores our position as a major provider of sustainable energy across Europe.”
The offshore wind farm in the German North Sea will go into operation in stages, which will be completed in spring 2026.
The He Dreiht wind farm is one of the first offshore wind projects constructed without government subsidies and among the largest in Europe.
Following the successful commissioning of the EnBW Hohe See and Albatros wind farms in the North Sea, He Dreiht will double EnBW’s renewable energy generation capacity in the region.
This project will use 64 Vestas V236-15 turbines, each delivering 15MW of power and marking their first commercial use. With a total installed capacity of 960MW, He Dreiht will be capable of supplying renewable energy to 1.1 million households.
