The Danish Energy Agency has granted a 30-year electricity production licence to the RWE’s 1100MW Thor offshore wind farm.
The project is expected to supply renewable electricity to the equivalent of about one million Danish households when fully operational in 2027, according to the developer.
Pernille Asgaard Haaning, chief executive of RWE Renewables Denmark, said the licence represents a key milestone for delivering Denmark’s largest offshore wind project.
“We are very pleased to have received the electricity production licence for Thor offshore wind farm from the Danish Energy Agency,” said Haaning.
“This represents a key milestone on our journey to deliver Denmark’s largest offshore wind project,” Haaning added.
“Once all turbines are fully operational, Thor will play a crucial role in achieving Denmark’s climate goals and in strengthening both Denmark’s and the EU’s energy security,” she stated.
Construction of Thor is progressing with the offshore substation and all 72 foundations installed 22 kilometres off the west coast of Jutland last year.
Turbine installation is scheduled to start from the Port of Esbjerg this spring, the company said.
Thor is a joint project between RWE on 51% and Norges Bank Investment Management on 49%, with RWE leading construction and operations.