RWE has confirmed a contract with Vestas to supply 92 turbines to its 1.4GW Vanguard West wind farm off east England.
The OEM will also be responsible for delivery and commissioning of the V236-15MW units at the array which secured a Contracts for Difference in last month’s Allocation Round 7.
RWE is targeting a final investment decision for Vanguard West this summer and aims to bring the project which is 50% owned by KKR online in 2029.
The developer signed preferred supplier and exclusivity agreements with Vestas in December 2023 for its entire 4.2GW Norfolk Wind Zone which also includes the 1.4GW Vanguard East and 1.4GW Norfolk Boreas projects.
RWE Offshore Wind CEO Sven Utermöhlen said: “Following RWE’s success in AR7 and our joint partnering with KKR, this turbine supply agreement marks a further important step towards delivering the Vanguard West project.
“Given RWE’s significant offshore experience, we are delighted to be partnering with Vestas, who have extensive expertise in turbine manufacture and delivery.”
Vestas President Northern & Central Europe and Global Offshore Nils de Baar added: “The momentum behind offshore wind in Europe is building with the UK government stepping up its commitment in AR7 and projects like Norfolk Vanguard West moving forward.
“This combination of industry partnership and government commitment sends a powerful signal about the UK’s determination to drive forward its renewable energy ambitions.
“We are delighted to collaborate with RWE on the Norfolk Vanguard West project. The project strengthens the UK’s long-term energy security goals and helps the consumer with lower energy prices.”