Name of the Project
Thor Wind Farm.
Location
Danish North Sea, about 22 km from Thorsminde, on the west coast of Jutland.
Project Owner/s
RWE Renewables.
Project Description
RWE plans to build Denmark’s biggest offshore wind power plant to date, with the capacity to produce enough green electricity to supply the equivalent of more than one-million Danish households.
The 1 000 MW wind farm will comprise 72 offshore wind turbines, each with a capacity of 15 MW and a 236-m-diameter rotor with a swept area of 43 500 m2.
Potential Job Creation
The project is expected to create up to 60 permanent jobs.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Installation of the turbines at sea is expected to begin in 2026. The project is planned to start operation no later than the end of 2027.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Siemens Gamesa (wind turbines).
Contact Details for Project Information
RWE Renewables, tel +49 201 5179-5008 or email communications@rwe.com.