RWE is going forward with its planned construction and operation of the company’s 1.6 GW Nordseecluster offshore wind projects, to be built in the German North Sea.
The project is being implemented in two phases. Some component manufacturing has begun for the 660 MW capacity Nordseecluster A, with construction at sea scheduled to begin next year. The company hopes to have all 44 of the project’s wind turbines connected to the grid by 2027.
The 60 turbines for the project’s second phase, the 900 MW Nordseecluster B, are expected to start commercial operation in 2029.
“Our portfolio already includes six offshore wind farms off Germany’s coastlines,” says Sven Utermöhlen, CEO of RWE Offshore Wind.
“The Nordseecluster will add two more. This sends out a good signal for the energy transition in Germany and for RWE. With a total capacity of 1.6 GW, these wind farms will generate around 6.5 TWh hours of green electricity per year. This will contribute in particular to the decarbonisation of industry in our home market.”
Some suppliers for the entire project’s main components have already been selected. Atlantique Offshore Energy, the maritime energy segment of Chantiers de l’Atlantique, will supply two offshore transformer substations. Hellenic Cables was selected for cable manufacturing.
Wind turbines foundations will be manufactured by Dajin Offshore and will be installed at sea by Van Oord. Vestas will supply the wind turbines, type V236-15.0 MW, each with a capacity of 15 MW. Transport and installation of the wind turbines will be performed by Havfram Wind, using its installation vessels Norse Wind and Norse Energi.
RWE does not have to make lease payments to the German Federal Network Agency for the sites.
