RWE, Europe’s third-largest renewables group, has taken an investment decision on its 3 billion pound ($4.1 billion) Sofia offshore wind farm project, the company said March 24.
The 1.4-gigawatt project, to be located 195 km from Britain’s northeast coast, represents RWE’s largest offshore farm and is expected to be completed by fourth-quarter 2026.
“Successfully developing a project of this size once again demonstrates our expertise and positive track-record for delivering cost effective, innovative offshore wind energy around the globe,” said Sven Utermoehlen, COO of global offshore wind for RWE Renewables.
Siemens Gamesa, the world’s largest maker of offshore wind turbines, will supply 100 of its 14-megawatt turbines for the project, RWE said.
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