Turbine installation at the Thor Offshore Wind Farm has reached its midpoint.

RWE has reached a significant milestone in the development of the 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm, having installed 36 of the 72 turbines off the west coast of Denmark near Jutland.

Each turbine, manufactured by Siemens Gamesa, can generate up to 15 megawatts, rises approximately 148 meters above sea level, and has rotor blades measuring 115 meters in length.

Tobias Keitel, Chief Technology Officer of RWE Offshore Wind, commented: "With each turbine we install, we are closer to realizing Denmark's largest offshore wind farm. This halfway point is an excellent opportunity for me to thank our project team and supply chain partners. Their dedication has kept Thor on course, even in tough times. Our current focus is to finish construction and achieve full commercial operation by 2027."

Installation work is being carried out from the Port of Esbjerg, utilizing the Fred. Olsen Windcarrier vessel Brave Tern.

The remaining 36 wind turbines are scheduled for installation by the end of 2026, with testing and full commissioning anticipated to be finalized by spring 2027.

Once fully operational, Thor will generate enough renewable energy to power over one million Danish households.

Thor will be the first offshore wind farm globally to utilize 36 carbon-reduced steel turbine towers from Siemens Gamesa.

Additionally, 40 turbines will incorporate a total of 120 recyclable rotor blades, marking a groundbreaking advancement in lifecycle sustainability for offshore wind farms and aligning with RWE’s sustainability goals.

The Thor offshore wind farm is a collaborative project between RWE (51%) and Norges Bank Investment Management (49%).

RWE is responsible for the construction and operational management throughout the entire lifecycle of Thor.