Vestas has secured a firm order to supply turbines for the 1,380 MW Vanguard East offshore wind project being developed by RWE in the United Kingdom. The contract follows the confirmation of the Vanguard West order last month and supports the UK’s efforts to expand offshore wind capacity and meet its 2030 clean power targets.
The order includes 92 V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbines. Vestas will be responsible for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines. The company will also provide servicing under a five-year comprehensive service agreement, followed by a long-term operational support arrangement.
The Vanguard East project will be located around 50–80 km off the coast of Norfolk in the East Anglia region of the North Sea. RWE is targeting a Final Investment Decision for the project in summer 2026, with turbine deliveries expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2028 and commissioning planned for 2030. The Vanguard East project will have a planned capacity of around 1.38 GW.
Sven Utermohlen, CEO of offshore wind at RWE, said the company is progressing development of the Vanguard projects with the support of partners including Vestas and investment firm KKR. He added that preparations are underway for the offshore construction campaign following the expected investment decision.
Nils de Baar, President of Northern and Central Europe and Global Offshore at Vestas, said the Vanguard developments demonstrate how industry collaboration can deliver reliable and affordable renewable electricity while strengthening the UK’s energy resilience.
The project is part of the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone, which also includes Vanguard West and Boreas. Together, the three offshore wind developments represent a combined potential capacity of about 4.2 GW, making the cluster one of the largest offshore wind developments in Europe.
RWE is developing Vanguard East in partnership with global investment firm KKR, which has agreed to acquire a 50 percent stake in both Vanguard East and Vanguard West. The partners will jointly develop, construct and operate the wind farms.
The wind power project has secured a 20-year Contract for Difference (CfD) from the UK government, providing revenue stability and supporting investment in large-scale renewable infrastructure.
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