en.Wedoany.com Reported - RWE has completed the installation of the first turbine at the Thor offshore wind project in Denmark, currently the largest offshore wind farm under construction in the country. Tobias Keitel, Chief Technology Officer for Offshore Wind at RWE, stated that despite challenging conditions, the dedication and commitment of the project team and supply chain partners have ensured steady progress. Each turbine installed brings the project one step closer to its delivery target, with the current focus on completing construction and achieving full commercial operation by 2027.

Turbine installation operations commenced from the Port of Esbjerg, carried out by the "Brave Tern" installation vessel from Fred. Olsen Windcarrier. The remaining 36 turbines are scheduled for installation by the end of 2026, with successful testing and full commissioning expected to be completed by spring 2027. Once fully operational, the green electricity generated by the project will meet the power needs of over one million Danish households.

The Thor offshore wind farm will utilize 36 carbon-reduced steel towers supplied by Siemens Gamesa, making it the world's first offshore wind farm to adopt such carbon-reduced steel towers. Additionally, 40 of the turbines will be equipped with a total of 120 recyclable rotor blades. This marks a groundbreaking step in the lifecycle sustainability of offshore wind farms, aligning with RWE's sustainability vision.

The Thor offshore wind farm is a joint venture between RWE (holding a 51% stake) and Norges Bank Investment Management (holding a 49% stake). RWE is responsible for the construction and operation of Thor throughout its entire lifecycle.