German energy company RWE has chosen Siemens Gamesa as its preferred supplier for the 1 GW Thor offshore wind farm in the Danish North Sea.
Under the contract, Siemens Gamesa will deliver 72 units of its SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbines for the project, each with a capacity of nearly 15 MW and a rotor diameter of 236 m. Siemens Gamesa has also signed a service contract for the turbines.
Siemens Gamesa offshore business CEO Marc Becker said: “Our partnership already encompasses 12 offshore wind projects in both operation and development, totaling over 5.1 gigawatts of capacity in several countries.
“Connecting in Denmark today is a testament to our commitment to the country, and to the benefits we all gain from the Østerild test centre.”
The Thor wind farm is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2027 and generate enough energy to power over one million Danish households. The installation of the turbines is set to commence in 2026.
RWE offshore wind CEO Sven Utermöhlen said: “With Thor, we will massively contribute towards Denmark's ambitious climate targets.
“In order to deploy this offshore project, we will rely on our track record of more than 20 years in offshore wind and on experienced suppliers, like Siemens Gamesa, which are committed to working hand in hand with Danish supply chain companies and the local workforce.”
