RWE has selected Siemens Gamesa as its preferred supplier to provide turbines for its 1GW Thor offshore wind project in the Danish North Sea.
The turbine manufacturer will provide 72 of its SG 14-236 DD machines with installation works to be carried out from the Port of Esbjerg.
The turbines have a maximum capacity of almost 15MW and 236-metre diameter rotors, as well as 115-metre long blades.
The agreement, subject to RWE’s final investment decision for the project, also includes a service contract.
RWE plans to start installing the turbines in 2026 around 22km from Thorsminde on the west coast of Jutland.
RWE will establish a service base at the Port of Thorsminde, which will be fully operational from 2026 onwards and create up to 60 jobs. This includes technicians, engineers, nautical personnel and crew for the service vessels.
It aims to support the project for at least 30 years from the site.
Thor is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2027.
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO of RWE Offshore Wind (pictured, left), said: “With Thor, we will massively contribute towards Denmark’s ambitious climate targets.
“In order to deploy this offshore project, we will rely on our track record of more than 20 years in offshore wind and on experienced suppliers, like Siemens Gamesa, which are committed to working hand in hand with Danish supply chain companies and the local workforce. As RWE, we want to be one of the key drivers of offshore wind energy in Denmark.”
Marc Becker, CEO of Siemens Gamesa’s offshore business, added: “We’re thrilled to collaborate once more with RWE, and feel particularly encouraged by the signing of the Preferred Supplier Agreement for Thor. Our partnership already encompasses 12 offshore wind projects in both operation and development, totaling over 5.1GW of capacity in several countries.
“Connecting in Denmark is a testament to our commitment to the country and the benefits we all gain from the Østerild test centre. Governmental support in all aspects of the wind industry – from projects to support schemes to research and development hubs like this one – is critical for our future success.”