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RWE has set up half of the 72 monopile foundations for the turbines at its 1.1-gigawatt (GW) Thor offshore wind facility in the Danish North Sea. Transported from Eemshaven, the Netherlands, to the site, these were installed by the vessel “Les Alizés.” Each monopile weighs as much as 1,500 metric tons, comparable to the weight of 1,000 compact cars.
Thor is poised to be the world’s first offshore wind facility developed with turbine steel towers manufactured with a significantly reduced carbon footprint than standard practices. Additionally, 50 percent of the turbines at the wind facility will feature recyclable rotor blades. The wind farm is anticipated to be operational by 2027.
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO of RWE Offshore Wind, stated, “With Thor we are creating Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date. Achieving the midpoint in the secure installation of the monopiles is a significant milestone. I express my gratitude to all colleagues and partners involved for their contributions. Undertaking a project of this magnitude is an exceptional chance to showcase our proficiency in delivering impactful offshore wind farms across the globe.”
