RWE has completed installation of all foundations for the Thor offshore wind farm, marking a major construction milestone for Denmark’s largest offshore wind project.
The final monopile of the 72 required was installed in September, and the remaining secondary steel structures – including boat landings, main access platforms and internal cassettes – were completed last week using Van Oord’s installation vessel MPI Adventure. Offshore works were coordinated from the Port of Thyborøn.
RWE said reusable monopile hard covers have been installed to protect the foundations until turbine towers are mounted, while the 2600-tonne offshore substation topside was placed earlier this year.
Chief executive Sven Utermöhlen said: “Our Thor project is progressing very well, with offshore works on schedule. We look forward to starting turbine installation next year, which will mark the next major milestone in delivering Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date. I would like to thank our partner, Norges Bank Investment Management, as well as our suppliers and colleagues for their dedication to collaboration, quality, and safety.”
Turbine installation will begin in spring 2026 from the Port of Esbjerg. Thor will be the first offshore wind farm to feature 36 towers manufactured using low-carbon steel, while some turbines will also include recyclable rotor blades.
Once operational in 2027, Thor will generate enough electricity to power more than one million Danish homes.
The project’s operations and maintenance plan includes the creation of 50–60 local jobs at a new RWE service building in the Port of Thorsminde, scheduled for completion by early 2026.
Thor is a joint venture between RWE (51%) and Norges Bank Investment Management (49%), with RWE leading construction and operations throughout the project’s lifecycle.