EnBW and DHL Group sign long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for green energy from He Dreiht offshore wind farm
Karlsruhe, Germany. EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW) and Bonn-based DHL Group have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to cover approximately 16 percent of DHL Group’s current annual electricity needs in Germany with climate-neutral, wind-generated power in a major step towards DHL Group’s decarbonization targets. The agreement between the two companies will take effect in step with the phased commissioning of the wind farm through to spring 2026. It relates to approximately 80 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of green electricity per year and has a term of ten years. The electricity will come from the EnBW He Dreiht offshore wind farm currently under construction in the German Bight. He Dreiht will have an installed capacity of 960 megawatts (MW), 20 MW of which will go to supply DHL Group.
Anna Spinelli, Chief Procurement Officer at DHL Group: “Well thought-out energy management is crucial for us to achieve our goals. 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 long-term agreement with our energy partner ensures a credible 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.”
Matthias Obert, Executive Director Trading at EnBW, on the partnership: “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. PPAs are a targeted and highly flexible instrument for advancing the decarbonization of industrials. They support the companies we partner with in meeting their sustainability goals while underpinning the financing of our projects: a win-win situation for industry and the climate.”
More than half of the electricity that will be available from He Dreiht is already under contract.
About EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
With a workforce of some 30,000 employees, EnBW is one of the largest energy supply companies in Germany and Europe. Providing energy to some 5.5 million customers, EnBW serves all stages of the value chain, from generation and trading to grid operation and the sale of electricity, heat energy and gas. In the company’s transformation from a traditional energy provider to a sustainable infrastructure group, the expansion of renewable energy sources and of the distribution and transportation grids for electricity and gas, including hydrogen, are cornerstones of EnBW’s growth strategy and the focus of its investment spending. EnBW plans gross investment of at least €40 billion by 2030, around 90% of which will be in Germany. By then, renewables are planned to account for around 80% of the EnBW generation portfolio, with coal to be phased out by the end of 2028 provided conditions allow. These are key milestones on the way to company’s carbon neutrality by 2035. www.enbw.com
About DHL Group
DHL Group is the world’s leading logistic company. The Group connects people and markets and is an enabler of global trade. It aspires to be the first choice for customers, employees, investors and green logistics worldwide. To this end, DHL Group is focusing on accelerating sustainable growth in its profitable core logistics businesses and Group growth initiatives. The Group contributes to the world through sustainable business practices, corporate citizenship, and environmental activities. By the year 2050, DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero emissions logistics.
DHL Group is home to two strong brands: DHL offers a comprehensive range of parcel, express, freight transport, and supply chain management services as well as e-commerce logistics solutions. DHL Group is the largest postal service provider in Europe and the market leader in the German mail market. DHL Group employs approximately 602,000 employees in over 220 countries and territories worldwide. The Group generated revenues of approximately 84.2 billion Euros in 2024.
