Name of the Project
Horns Rev 3 Wind Farm.

Location
Construction will be undertaken in an 88 km² area in the North Sea, at least 34 km off the west coast of the Danish Jutland Peninsula.

Client
Vattenfall.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 407 MW wind farm.

The wind farm will comprise 49 turbines, each with a capacity of 8.3 MW. 

The turbines will be 187 m high and have a rotor diameter of 164 m.

The foundations will consist of 40-m- to 50-m-long monopiles, which have a diameter of 6.5 m and weigh up to 610 t.

The wind farm will provide enough power to satisfy the yearly electricity consumption of 425 000 Danish households.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Construction on the wind farm started at the beginning of October, with the delivery of the first four monopoles, which have since been driven about 30 m into the seabed.

The next four monopiles were expected to be delivered in mid-October.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Vattenfall press office, tel +46 8 739 50 10 or email press@vattenfall.com.