RWE has finished installing all foundations for the 1.3 GW Thor offshore wind farm, marking a key construction milestone for Denmark’s largest offshore wind project.
The final monopile of 72 was installed in September, with secondary steel structures—including boat landings, main access platforms, and internal cassettes—completed last week using Van Oord’s installation vessel MPI Adventure. Offshore works were coordinated from the Port of Thyborøn.
RWE said reusable monopile hard covers have been placed to protect foundations ahead of turbine installation, while the 2,600-tonne offshore substation topside was installed earlier this year.
Chief Executive Sven Utermöhlen said: “Our Thor project is progressing very well, with offshore works on schedule. We look forward to starting turbine installation next year, which will mark the next major milestone in delivering Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date. I would like to thank our partner, Norges Bank Investment Management, as well as our suppliers and colleagues for their dedication to collaboration, quality, and safety.”
Turbine installation is planned for spring 2026 from the Port of Esbjerg. Thor will feature 36 towers made from low-carbon steel, with some turbines incorporating recyclable rotor blades.
Once operational in 2027, the wind farm is expected to generate enough electricity to power more than one million Danish households. The project’s operations and maintenance plan includes 50–60 local jobs at a new RWE service building in the Port of Thorsminde, scheduled for completion in early 2026.
Thor is a joint venture between RWE (51%) and Norges Bank Investment Management (49%), with RWE leading construction and operations across the project’s lifecycle.
