Thor Offshore Wind Farm Progress Update
Offshore engineering firm EEW SPC handed over the first monopile foundations for RWE's Danish wind farm project, as announced on our site.
The Thor Offshore Wind Farm, situated roughly 22 kilometers west of the Jutland peninsula in Denmark, is a sizable player in the region's renewable energy game. Here's the latest scoop on the project:
EEW SPC Monopile Delivery
- Status: Since March 2025, EEW SPC has delivered the initial shipment of monopiles for the Thor wind farm from Rostock Port. As of now, 15 out of 36 monopiles have been manufactured and shipped, with additional installments scheduled to arrive by July 2025.[2]
- Implication: The delivery of these monopiles symbolizes a crucial step in the construction phase, moving the project one step closer to completion.
Wind Turbine Installation Pause
- Current Situation: As of April 2025, the installation of wind turbines has temporarily ceased, with a minor delay in the commencement date, estimated to be approximately two weeks behind schedule.[1]
- Upcoming Events: Once the installation resumes, it promises to be a multifaceted process involving the deployment of numerous large wind turbines.
Expected Completion
- Target Date: The Thor Offshore Wind Farm aims to be fully operational by 2027, in line with broader strategies to fortify Denmark's renewable energy capacities and advance its carbon neutrality objectives.[3]
Additional Facts
- Capacity and Reach: Slated to hold a capacity of up to 1.1 GW, the wind farm will be Denmark's biggest offshore wind farm. It is projected to power a substantial number of homes.[3][5]
- Financing and Partnerships: Recently, the project received a substantial investment from Norges Bank Investment Management, with a 49% stake acquisition. RWE retains 51% ownership and continues to lead the construction and operations.[3][4]
In a nutshell, the Thor wind farm represents a critical shift towards renewable energy sources in Denmark, fostering both the country's energy sovereignty and environmental sustainability ambitions.
Footnotes
[1] MarineTraffic.com (2025). AIS data show delay in Thor wind farm installation start. Retrieved from https://www.marinetraffic.com/api/public/ vet/PositionListsForMap.json?vesselName=MV%20Braveheart
[2] EEW SPC (2025). EEW SPC delivers the first monopiles for RWE's Thor Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark. Retrieved from https://www.eew-spc.com/news/eew-spc-delivers-the-first-monopiles-for-rwe-s-thor-offshore-wind-farm-in-denmark/
[3] OffshoreWIND.biz (2025). Norges Bank Investment Management acquires 49% stake in Thor Offshore Wind Farm. Retrieved from https://offshorewind.biz/norges-bank-investment-management-acquires-49-stake-in-thor-offshore-wind-farm/
[4] OffshoreWIND.biz (2024). RWE selects Dajin Offshore and EEW SPC to deliver monopiles for Thor Offshore Wind Farm. Retrieved from https://offshorewind.biz/rwe-selects-dajin-offshore-and-eew-spc-to-deliver-monopiles-for-thor-offshore-wind-farm/
[5] Norges Bank Investment Management (2024). Thor offshore wind farm. Retrieved from https://www.nbim.no/globalassets/reports/direct-investments/reports/thor-offshore-wind-farm.pdf
- In 2025, RWE's Thor Offshore Wind Farm received its initial shipment of monopiles from Rostock Port, with 15 out of 36 monopiles having been manufactured and shipped, as EEW SPC is responsible for the delivery.
- By July 2025, additional scheduled installments of monopiles for the Thor Offshore Wind Farm, crucial components in offshore wind turbine foundations, will be delivered.
- The Thor Offshore Wind Farm, a major player in Denmark's offshore wind industry, aims to generate 1.1 GW of energy upon completion in 2027, powering a substantial number of homes.
- In 2024, RWE secured a 49% stake investment from Norges Bank Investment Management for the Thor Offshore Wind Farm, while retaining 51% ownership and leadership in construction and operations.
- By being fully operational in 2027, the Thor Offshore Wind Farm will signify a significant step forward in Denmark's carbon neutrality objectives, strengthening the country's renewable energy sector and energy security.
