en.Wedoany.com Reported - Ørsted has completed the installation of the first of 197 monopiles at the 2,900 MW Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm off the east coast of England. The first foundation pile, weighing 1,670 tonnes, was hammered into place by Cadeler's jack-up vessel "Wind Ally" and is currently stored at the Steel River Quay in Teesside.

Cadeler's other vessel, "Wind Orca," is currently installing secondary steel structures. The remaining 196 foundations are being fabricated by Haizea, Dajin, EEW, and Steelwind, with all installations scheduled for completion next year. The Hornsea 3 project, equipped with Siemens Gamesa wind turbines, is expected to be operational by early 2028.

Luke Bridgman, Project Director for Ørsted's Hornsea 3, said the first monopile installation is a proud moment for the team. The project is set to become the world's largest single offshore wind farm, highlighting Ørsted and the UK's leading position in the offshore wind sector and delivering reliable, renewable electricity to millions of people.

Bradley Scott, Project Director at Cadeler, noted that this milestone not only signifies the first foundation in the ground but also represents a significant step in the company's expansion into full-scope foundation transport and installation services. He expressed gratitude to all offshore and onshore teams for ensuring the milestone was reached safely and smoothly.

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