The offshore works for the Thor offshore wind farm, developed by RWE off the Danish coast, has completed a key phase: the installation of the 72 piles that will serve as the foundation for the future turbines. This stage included the placement of secondary steel structures, such as access platforms, internal huts and jetties, completed within six months.
Using the Thyborøn port as a logistics hub, the operation was carried out by the specialized vessel MPI Adventure, operated by Van Oord. In addition, the foundation of the marine substation is now ready, with a 2,600-tonne superstructure installed on its jacket base.
Sustainability in design and materials
RWE has implemented sustainable solutions during the foundation phase. Reusable hard covers protect the piles from marine exposure, while the turbines will incorporate key components such as recyclable blades and steel towers with a lower carbon footprint. These elements reflect the company’s commitment to environmental innovation in renewable energy projects.
The future of Thor wind farm
The installation of the turbines is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026 from the port of Esbjerg. Once completed in 2027, the park will have the capacity to supply more than one million Danish households with green energy, making it the largest of its kind in the country.
In addition, 50 to 60 permanent local jobs are expected to be generated at RWE’s new operations and maintenance building in the port of Thorsminde, which is already under construction and will be completed in early 2026.
RWE wind power leadership
With this initiative, RWE strengthens its position as a world leader in offshore wind energy. Thor adds to an expanding portfolio that includes projects such as Sofia in the United Kingdom, Nordseecluster in Germany and OranjeWind in the Netherlands.
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO of RWE Offshore Wind, highlighted the efficiency of the schedule and the joint work with Norges Bank Investment Management and other suppliers to meet the technical and environmental objectives of the wind farm.
Source and photo: RWE