Thor offshore wind farm prepares its operational centre in Thorsminde

RWE and Østermark Entreprenørforretning celebrate advanced construction of the operational building for Denmark's largest offshore wind farm, promising up to 60 permanent local jobs by 2026.

Share:

Construction of the building dedicated to operations and maintenance for the Thor offshore wind farm is progressing according to the set schedule. Located at the port of Thorsminde, the 2,300-square-metre complex is being developed by German company RWE Renewables and Danish construction firm Østermark Entreprenørforretning.

A strategically purposed operational building

The three-storey building will accommodate essential infrastructure such as a control room, offices, and storage areas necessary for operating the offshore wind farm. It will become the daily base from which technicians will embark each morning for turbine maintenance and management starting in spring 2026. RWE plans to use these facilities for at least 30 years, ensuring stable economic activity in Thorsminde.

According to Pernille Asgaard Haaning, CEO of RWE Renewables Denmark, “this important milestone is also a strong symbol of the community and local support that has enabled this project to move forward. The operational building will be at the heart of our daily activities, generating lasting local jobs in Thorsminde.”

Satisfactory progression of offshore work

Work on the wind farm itself is progressing, with ongoing foundation laying and subsea cable installation. From 2026, the 72 offshore turbines are expected to be progressively installed. Thor will have a total capacity of 1,080 megawatts and should be fully operational by 2027, able to supply electricity to more than one million Danish households.

This project presents a significant technical feature, as Thor will be the first offshore wind farm to use steel towers manufactured with a substantially reduced carbon footprint compared to current standards. Additionally, half of the turbines will be equipped with recyclable blades, an innovative technological choice in the sector.

A large-scale joint project

Thor is developed in partnership by RWE, holding 51% of the project, and Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund, owning the remaining 49%. However, construction and daily infrastructure management will be exclusively handled by RWE Renewables throughout the entire operational lifespan of the site.

The operational facility in Thorsminde, whose completion is scheduled for late 2025, promises the creation of 50 to 60 permanent local jobs. This aspect reinforces the economic and social importance of the project in the region.

The British government is increasing by 11% the guaranteed price for offshore wind electricity to support projects facing inflation and supply chain constraints.
DP Energy plans to build a 1,400 MW wind farm near Julia Creek, supported by an energy storage system, enhancing industrial momentum and supply prospects in northern Queensland.
Equinor announces a significant impairment on its offshore wind project Empire Wind, due to regulatory changes and tariffs, affecting its quarterly results.
Shandong Electric Power Construction Corporation No. 3 (SEPCO3) has signed an EPC contract for the construction of the 700 MW Yanbu wind energy project under Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Program.
The 17 MW floating wind turbine prototype, the most powerful in the world, was launched in China, marking a significant advancement in offshore turbine manufacturing and supporting the development of deep-sea offshore wind power.
RWE has inaugurated the Mondonuovo wind farm in Italy, a 53.1 MW facility capable of powering 55,000 Italian households. This project marks a key milestone in the development of renewable energy in Italy.
Swiss company Wysenergy has secured public funding for its first wind project in France, located in the municipality of Faux-Fresnay and selected under the PPE2 tender scheme.
Energy supplier OVO plans to invest several hundred million pounds in the renovation of British wind farms, aiming to increase national capacity and accelerate the country’s energy transition.
Danish group Cadeler has taken early delivery of the Wind Keeper, its eighth vessel, now tied to a three-year contract with Vestas worth a firm EUR210m ($228m), including additional options.
bp has announced the sale of its US onshore wind operations to LS Power, strengthening the American group’s 21GW portfolio and continuing its global asset divestment strategy.
Dstgroup, through its subsidiary dstventures, invests €1.5mn ($1.62mn) in Gazelle Wind Power and commits to building the structures for the Nau Azul project, marking progress for the floating wind industry in Portugal.
German group wpd takes over the teams and a portfolio of 17 wind projects from Calycé, consolidating its position in the French market and expanding its regional presence, particularly in the Grand Est, with the support of Envinergy.
SPIE Wind Connect partners with Van Oord to connect and test 21 high-voltage cables for the Windanker offshore wind farm, marking a key milestone in the development of Germany’s offshore wind sector.
Envision Energy and FERA Australia announce an agreement to develop up to 1 GW of wind and 1.5 GWh of storage on the Australian market, laying the foundation for a new hybrid power plant model.
German group RWE has completed installation of all 100 monopile foundations at Sofia, a 1.4 GW offshore wind farm located 195 kilometres from the British coast, marking a major step in the construction of the project.
Greece’s wind sector reaches a new milestone with 5.5 GW installed, driven by 37 new turbines and €180 mn in investments during the first half of 2025, according to ELETAEN.
Nomura Real Estate has signed a power purchase agreement for its new Tokyo headquarters with wpd and GPSS Group, supplying the Higashi Izu Furusato wind project with a capacity of 7.48 MW.
Energiequelle completes the commissioning of two Enercon E-160 turbines in Raßlitz, replacing previous models and increasing the installed capacity of the Saxony site more than fivefold.
Ørsted has completed a $2.75bn project financing with 25 banks and five export credit agencies for the 632 MW Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind farm in Taiwan, strengthening its industrial partnership strategy. —
Masdar and Iberdrola announce a joint investment of €5.2 billion in the East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom and full commissioning of the German Baltic Eagle project (476 MW).