Progress is being made on Thor, Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date. RWE has selected the preferred suppliers for all main components for the wind farm. With a planned capacity of more than 1,000 megawatts, Thor will be built in the Danish North Sea, approximately 22 kilometres from Thorsminde on the west coast of Jutland. Once … Continue reading RWE secures all main components for its 1,000-megawatt offshore wind farm in Denmark
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125 years full of energy – RWE celebrates its anniversary
RWE is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Rheinisch-Westfälische Elektrizitätswerk AG was founded as a local municipal utility in Essen on 25 April 1898. Now, 125 years later, RWE is not only Germany’s largest electricity producer but also one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies. At a celebration in Essen attended by Hendrik Wüst, Prime Minister … Continue reading 125 years full of energy – RWE celebrates its anniversary
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RWE will install CO2-reduced towers at Thor offshore wind farm to drive wind power sustainability
RWE to utilise Siemens Gamesa’s GreenerTowers as first developer globally. Half of the 72 wind turbines to be equipped, installation offshore expected in 2026.Greener steel reduces CO2 emissions of tower steel plates by at least 63 percent. More use of scrap steel and green electricity, less energy-intensive production. RWE is taking another step in driving … Continue reading RWE will install CO2-reduced towers at Thor offshore wind farm to drive wind power sustainability
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Era comes to an end as RWE shuts down last nuclear power plant
As the shift crew on duty disconnected the generator from the power grid on Saturday, 15 April 2023, at 22:37 pm, the Emsland nuclear power plant in Lingen in Lower Saxony – one of three remaining nuclear power plants in Germany – was officially shut down, marking the end of 35 successful years of safe and reliable … Continue reading Era comes to an end as RWE shuts down last nuclear power plant
Continue readingRWE and Northland Power choose Havfram Wind to transport wind turbines for Nordseecluster
RWE and Northland Power select the Norwegian company Havfram Wind as preferred supplier for their 1.6-GW offshore wind cluster off the German coast.Havfram Wind will provide transport and installation support of a minimum of 104 Vestas offshore wind turbines starting in 2026. The Nordseecluster is expected to supply green electricity to the equivalent of 1,600,000 … Continue reading RWE and Northland Power choose Havfram Wind to transport wind turbines for Nordseecluster
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Nordex receives an order for 62 MW of wind power from RWE in Germany
At the end of March, the Nordex Group received an order from RWE to supply and install eleven Delta4000 wind turbines for two projects in Lower Saxony, Germany, totaling 61.8 MW. Seven N149/5.X wind turbines and one N133/4800 machine will be supplied for the 44.7 MW Lesse wind farm. The 17.1 MW Barbecke wind farm … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 62 MW of wind power from RWE in Germany
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RWE to invest in new Onshore Wind Service Centre in south Wales
RWE has made a further commitment to investment in South Wales with the opening of a new £350,000 Onshore Wind Service Centre. The facility, which is based in Neath, will serve as RWE’s central base in South Wales for the operation and maintenance of onshore wind turbines, as well as provide training and welfare facilities … Continue reading RWE to invest in new Onshore Wind Service Centre in south Wales
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Pilot hydrogen plant takes shape: Modules for 10 MW alkaline electrolyser arrive in Lingen
Nine months after the ground was broken for RWE’s pilot hydrogen plant, the first electrolyser modules for generating hydrogen have arrived at the construction site at the Emsland gas-fired power station. During a four-day period, eight pressurised alkaline electrolyser modules manufactured by Sunfire, with a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), arrived at the site on articulated … Continue reading Pilot hydrogen plant takes shape: Modules for 10 MW alkaline electrolyser arrive in Lingen
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RWE: Kaskasi offshore wind farm commences regular operation
342 megawatt wind farm can supply more than 400,000 homes. RWE tests the world’s first recyclable wind turbine rotor blades made by Siemens Gamesa. Today, the RWE wind farm Kaskasi, located around 35 kilometres north of the island of Heligoland, officially commenced regular operation in the presence of Robert Habeck, German Federal Minister for Economic … Continue reading RWE: Kaskasi offshore wind farm commences regular operation
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RWE underlines commitment to floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
RWE, the world’s second largest offshore wind player and largest generator of clean power in Wales, has unveiled its vision for the future of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea region and the opportunities it presents from new large-scale, commercial projects. Entitled “RWE’s Vision for the Celtic Sea”, the document was unveiled during day … Continue reading RWE underlines commitment to floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
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RWE: 22% more electricity generated from wind and solar than in previous year
RWE continued to consistently pursue its ‘Growing Green’ investment and growth strategy in a very challenging year 2022, once again noticeably stepping up the pace. The company further expanded its good market position, both through organic growth in its core business and through strategic acquisitions. The acquisition of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses (Con Edison … Continue reading RWE: 22% more electricity generated from wind and solar than in previous year
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RWE unveils supplier initiative to unlock business opportunities from offshore wind growth and investment
RWE, Wales’ largest renewable energy generator, has unveiled an innovative approach to supplier engagement, as it looks to expand investment opportunities in renewable energy to a wider pool of UK businesses. The developer’s dedicated approach to supplier engagement was launched at RWE’s Celtic Sea Supply Chain Engagement Day in Cardiff, where Stephen Crabb MP for … Continue reading RWE unveils supplier initiative to unlock business opportunities from offshore wind growth and investment
Continue readingCall for Innovations in offshore wind – RWE launches global Innovation Competition
RWE, one of the world leaders in offshore wind, has launched its second annual Innovation Competition. The company is looking for solutions in the domains of ecology, system integration and circularity in offshore wind. RWE is dedicated to exploring and supporting innovative solutions that can both accelerate the pace of deployment of offshore wind, as well as … Continue reading Call for Innovations in offshore wind – RWE launches global Innovation Competition
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RWE to market green electricity from Polish wind farm to local industry
RWE Supply & Trading is to provide a significant share of the green electricity produced by the Polish onshore wind farm ”Windfarm Polska III“, including the certificates of origin, totalling around 180 gigawatt hours. The green electricity will be delivered to Polish industrial customers in the construction sector for a period of 10 years from … Continue reading RWE to market green electricity from Polish wind farm to local industry
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RWE and DNV to validate implications of long-distance “wake effects” from large offshore wind clusters
RWE and DNV have now agreed on a scope to conduct a large study assessing the impact of far wakes in offshore wind. The scope of the study asks DNV to validate the effects that RWE experts have identified. RWE models predict that large clusters of offshore wind farms could have far-reaching wind-shadowing effects, impacting … Continue reading RWE and DNV to validate implications of long-distance “wake effects” from large offshore wind clusters
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RWE and Commercial Rib unveil first official look at innovative amphibious Crew Transfer Vessel
Build of world-first amphibious offshore wind farm crew transfer vessel delivered in under a year. Vessel passed initial testing phase in readiness for commercial rollout. Potential future world-wide application for wind farms in very shallow waters. RWE, in partnership with Commercial Rib Charters (CRC), can share a first look at the innovative amphibious vessel ‘CRC … Continue reading RWE and Commercial Rib unveil first official look at innovative amphibious Crew Transfer Vessel
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RWE’s Sofia offshore wind farm to use recyclable blades
RWE’s largest offshore wind farm in construction – Sofia – enters agreement with Siemens Gamesa for recyclable blades. 44 out of the project’s 100 wind turbines will be equipped with recyclable blades. Aim for 50 percent of Sofia’s blades to be produced in the UK. Agreement marks the largest order of recyclable blades in the … Continue reading RWE’s Sofia offshore wind farm to use recyclable blades
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Siemens Gamesa to supply 132 RecyclableBlades to RWE’s Sofia offshore wind project
RecyclableBlades technology to be installed on 44 of Sofia’s 100 SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines. First deployment of 108-meter long B108 RecyclableBlades. Successful collaboration continues following usage of RecyclableBlades at Kaskasi project in Germany. All RecyclableBlades will be manufactured at Siemens Gamesa’s factory in Hull, UK. Siemens Gamesa’s industry-leading and multi-award-winning RecyclableBlade has reached … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to supply 132 RecyclableBlades to RWE’s Sofia offshore wind project
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RWE funded study flags supply chain opportunities for Wales and the region from Celtic Sea floating wind
Initial findings from a supply chain study by RWE and Marine Power Systems are helping identify where Wales and the region can benefit from the forthcoming Celtic Sea floating wind technology boom. The study is funded by RWE, Wales’ largest energy generator, and carried out by Swansea-based company Marine Power Systems, which is developing a … Continue reading RWE funded study flags supply chain opportunities for Wales and the region from Celtic Sea floating wind
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RWE acquires JBM Solar and becomes a top 3 solar developer in the United Kingdom
RWE, the UK’s largest power generator and one of the largest renewables developers, has significantly expanded its solar and battery capabilities by acquiring JBM Solar, a large independent developer of solar and battery storage systems. With this acquisition RWE reaffirms its UK strategy by continuing to grow and to diversify its UK portfolio by adding … Continue reading RWE acquires JBM Solar and becomes a top 3 solar developer in the United Kingdom
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