RWE has officially inaugurated the operations and maintenance (O&M) base for the Thor offshore wind farm, located in the Danish port of Thorsminde. This center will be the hub from which the operation of Denmark’s largest wind farm, with a capacity of 1.1 gigawatts, will be managed.
Thorsminde offers the fastest access to the wind farm, both by sea and air, making it the ideal location to coordinate ongoing maintenance tasks that will ensure long-term energy production.
Thomas Michel, COO of RWE Offshore Wind.
Thor drives the Danish energy transition
The Thor wind farm features 72 turbines of up to 15 megawatts each, some of which include recyclable blades and towers made from low-carbon steel, a key step towards more sustainable operations. The installation of the first turbine was completed this month, and green electricity has already been generated and fed into the national grid.
The wind farm is expected to be in full operation by 2027, reaching a production capacity capable of supplying more than one million Danish households. This advancement positions Denmark as a leader in offshore wind energy in Europe.
Modern infrastructure with a local touch
Designed by Danish studios ATRA arkitekter and Frandsen & Søndergaard, and built by Østermark Entreprenørforretning, the three-story, 2300 m² building houses a control room, warehouses, offices, and common areas. Its architecture visually integrates with the natural environment using materials that evoke coastal dunes.
The operational base is designed to accommodate a team of 50 to 60 specialists who will work in 24/7 shifts for the next 30 years, ensuring the optimal performance of the facility.
RWE consolidates its leadership in offshore wind
With the Thor wind farm, RWE strengthens its global position in offshore wind energy. It currently operates 19 offshore wind farms and is developing large-scale projects in the United Kingdom (Sofia), Germany (Nordseecluster), and the Netherlands (OranjeWind).
The Thor project is a joint initiative between RWE (51%) and Norges Bank Investment Management (49%), representing a strategic investment that combines technological innovation, sustainability, and regional development.
Source: RWE