RWE to build 1.6 GW Nordseecluster
The Nordseecluster is being implemented in two phases, Nordseecluster A and B.
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Germany, Essen: RWE has made the investment decision for its Nordseecluster, involving offshore wind projects with a total capacity of 1.6 GW. The projects have already been selected for the cluster as a whole.
The Nordseecluster is being implemented in two phases, Nordseecluster A and B. Nordseecluster A has a total capacity of 660 MW, and manufacturing of some key components has started. Construction at sea will begin next year. By 2027, all 44 wind turbines shall be connected to the grid. Nordseecluster B will add a further 900 MW, with its 60 turbines scheduled to start commercial operation in 2029.
Globally, RWE is one of the leading players in offshore wind. In the past 20 years, the company has put 19 offshore wind farms into operation, including six off the German coast. RWE has set itself the goal of tripling its global offshore wind capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW in 2030.
Partners for the projects have 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 the cable manufacture. The foundations for the turbines 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), while their transport and installation will be performed by Havfram Wind, using its installation vessels “Norse Wind” and “Norse Energi”.
Source: RWE
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