Wind Energy – Sofia OWF
RWE has marked significant progress in the construction of its 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind farm, located on the Dogger Bank off the U.K. east coast, with the first turbine installation expected in the coming weeks.
Earlier in March, the project welcomed the arrival of the brand-new Wind Peak turbine installation vessel, which will carry the first of the 14 MW turbine components to the project located 195km offshore, for installation.
The installation of the first turbines is due to start imminently, with first power to follow.
In addition, the first of 150 recyclable wind turbine blades, manufactured in Hull by Siemens Gamesa, have been produced ready for installation at 50 of Sofia’s 100 turbines in spring.
With commissioning due in 2026, Sofia will make a major contribution to achieving the UK’s Clean Power 2030 target, capable of powering the equivalent of over 1.2 million typical homes.
