The Danish Energy Agency granted RWE the offshore construction permit for Thor, Denmark’s largest offshore wind project. With over one gigawatt (GW) capacity, Thor will generate green electricity for over one million Danish households.
Thor will feature 72 turbines (SG 14-236 DD) located 22 km off Jutland’s west coast.
Half of the turbines will use CO₂-reduced steel towers, and 40 turbines will include recyclable rotor blades, showcasing sustainable technology in offshore wind.
Initial seabed preparations will begin in early 2025, with foundation installation starting in spring.
Turbine installation is scheduled for 2026, aiming for full operation by the end of 2027.
Construction of a service base in Thorsminde will begin this year, supporting 50-60 local jobs.
The onshore substation in Lemvig is also under development, with cable laying already in progress.
RWE, which operates 19 offshore wind farms globally, aims to triple its offshore wind capacity from 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030.
Additional large-scale projects include the Sofia wind farm (1.4 GW) in the UK, Nordseecluster (1.6 GW) off Germany, and OranjeWind (795 MW) in the Netherlands, a partnership with TotalEnergies.
Thomas Michel, COO RWE Offshore Wind, highlighted Thor’s role in Denmark’s renewable energy leadership and RWE’s commitment to sustainable innovations like greener steel and recyclable materials.