RWE has received the go-ahead from the Danish Energy Agency for its 1,100 MW Thor offshore wind farm, set to become Denmark's largest offshore wind project. With this permit, RWE is now fully authorized to initiate construction at sea, scheduled for spring 2025.
According to RWE Offshore Wind COO Thomas Michel, the Thor project combines ambitious scale with innovative, sustainable technology. “With recyclable rotor blades and turbine towers made of greener steel, we are also pioneers in investing in new sustainable technologies,” Michel said.
Preliminary work, including cable installation and a substation in Lemvig, Denmark, is already underway. In early 2025, RWE will start seabed preparations, leading into foundation installation that spring. The 72-turbine wind farm, located 22 km off Jutland's west coast, will use Siemens Gamesa SG 14-236 DD turbines—half with environmentally friendly steel towers, and 40 with recyclable rotor blades.
Turbine installation is slated for 2026, managed from Esbjerg, while Thorsminde will host a new RWE service facility supporting ongoing operations and maintenance. This development will create 50-60 permanent jobs locally. Expected to be fully operational by the end of 2027, the Thor project strengthens Denmark's renewable energy ambitions and marks a significant step in RWE's expansion.
