Germany's first offshore wind farm on the 27th more than 40 kilometers away from the coast of the North Sea waters formal grid. German media said, marking the use of renewable energy in Germany, "entered a new era."

German Environment Minister Loettgen for this day called "Alpha Ventus" and the official opening of offshore wind farm, said that offshore-based wind power to Germany's energy mix in the future play a decisive role. He said that by 2030, the German offshore wind generators farms in the total installed capacity will reach 25,000 MW.

"Alpha Ventus" offshore wind farm of about 150 by 12 meter-high wind turbine group, and fan blades each 56 meters long and weighs 16.5 tons. The total installed capacity of 60 megawatts of wind power can meet the electricity needs of 50,000 households.

Shallow areas for the protection of coastal ecology and to avoid affecting the tourism industry to consider, "Alpha Ventus" wind farm has more than 40 km from the coast, the project cost 2.5 billion euros.