RWE Achieves Major Milestone in Offshore Wind Energy with Successful Auction

RWE Achieves Major Milestone in Offshore Wind Energy with Successful Auction

(IN BRIEF) RWE has successfully secured two offshore wind sites in the German North Sea, N-9.1 and N-9.2, with a total capacity of 4 gigawatts, during a recent federal auction. The company will pay €250 million for these sites, located approximately 110-115 kilometers northwest of Borkum Island. RWE is exploring potential collaboration with TotalEnergies for project development. Investment decisions are expected by 2027 and 2028, with construction slated to begin in 2029 and 2030, and full commissioning targeted for 2031 and 2032. This achievement enhances RWE’s commitment to expanding its offshore wind capacity, aiming to triple its global total from 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 13-Aug-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — RWE has successfully secured two significant offshore wind sites in the German North Sea, N-9.1 and N-9.2, during the latest federal auction, marking a substantial advancement in the country’s renewable energy landscape. Each site boasts a capacity of 2,000 megawatts, collectively totaling 4 gigawatts. RWE has committed to a total bid price of €250 million for these sites.

The awarded sites are strategically located approximately 110-115 kilometers northwest of Borkum Island, near the Dutch Exclusive Economic Zone, and will be pivotal in Germany’s transition to renewable energy. RWE is exploring the potential for collaboration with TotalEnergies in the development of these offshore projects.

Sven Utermöhlen, CEO of RWE Offshore Wind, emphasized the importance of offshore wind energy in Germany’s energy transition and RWE’s commitment to its Growing Green strategy. He stated, “This success adds two more large-scale wind farms to our robust portfolio in Germany. We are eager to realize these projects, potentially in partnership with TotalEnergies, and our teams are ready to move forward.”

Investment decisions for the projects are anticipated by 2027 for N-9.1 and 2028 for N-9.2. Subject to necessary permits, offshore construction could begin in 2029 and 2030, with full commissioning slated for 2031 and 2032, respectively.

The recent auction offered three areas (N-9.1, N-9.2, and N-9.3) with a combined capacity of 5,500 megawatts. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) conducted preliminary studies to gather crucial data about the marine environment and conditions at the awarded sites. RWE plans to leverage this data for effective project planning, with a guaranteed grid connection for both sites expected by 2030 (N-9.1) and 2031 (N-9.2). The licenses granted have a 25-year term, with a possibility for extension up to 35 years.

RWE currently operates 19 offshore wind farms, including six located off the German coast. The company is also advancing multiple offshore projects, including the 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind farm in the UK, the 1.1 GW Thor project in Denmark, and the OranjeWind project (795 MW) in collaboration with TotalEnergies. Additionally, the Nordseecluster, with a total capacity of 1.6 GW, is under construction in Germany. RWE aims to triple its global offshore wind capacity from 3.3 GW today to 10 GW by 2030.

Images for media use showcasing RWE’s offshore wind portfolio are available in the RWE Media Centre.

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SOURCE: RWE