RWE has unveiled the first of the turbine blades being made at the Siemens Gamesa factory in Hull, U.K.
The 108-meter blades are attached to each of the 100 14 MW offshore wind turbines that are set to operate at RWE’s 1.4 GW Sofia Offshore Wind project.
“To see these impressive turbine blades being produced, ready to be installed at our flagship Sofia offshore wind farm, is a fantastic demonstration of the true value that offshore wind brings to coastal communities, such as Hull,” says RWE’s Tom Glover.
“The potential for job creation within the renewable supply chain is huge. Not just with companies like Siemens Energy, which is manufacturing the blades for Sofia at their blade factory here in the U.K., but right across the supply chain. Sofia is a significant development for RWE in the U.K., and we are delighted to be able to see that investment being maximized in support of important local, coastal communities.”
Siemens Energy will manufacture, install and commission all of the turbines. Each turbine is set to stand 252 meters tall and have a 222-meter rotor diameter. Recyclable blades will be deployed on 44 of the turbines.
Offshore installation for the project began earlier this year, with completion anticipated in 2026.
