RWE to construct 1.6 GW wind farms off German North Sea coast

By: Chloe Emanuel

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28/05/2024 RWE

RWE has greenlit the construction of its Nordseecluster wind farms, which will have a total capacity of 1.6 GW and be situated in the North Sea, 50 kilometres north of Juist Island. The project will be executed in two phases, starting with Nordseecluster A, which will have a capacity of 660 MW. Construction for this phase is set to begin in 2025, with full commissioning expected by early 2027. The second phase, Nordseecluster B, will add 900 MW and is anticipated to commence in 2027, with completion slated for early 2029.

The Nordseecluster is projected to generate approximately 6.5 TWH of electricity annually, significantly aiding the decarbonisation of the industrial sector. RWE plans to provide tailored energy solutions to its customers, particularly benefiting operators of AI data centres and other industrial clients.

Sven Utermöhlen, CEO of RWE Offshore Wind, emphasized the significance of this project: “The Nordseecluster will reinforce our leadership in offshore wind and support Germany's energy transition. With a total capacity of 1.6 gigawatts, these wind farms will play a crucial role in reducing industrial carbon emissions.”

RWE, a global leader in offshore wind, currently operates 19 offshore wind farms, including six in German waters. The company aims to triple its global offshore wind capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030.

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