RWE has installed the first turbine at its 1.6GW Nordseecluster offshore wind project, located 50km north of Juist in the German North Sea.
The first phase, Nordseecluster A, is being built using DEME’s installation vessel the Norse Wind, and all 44 Vestas turbines are expected to be in place by the end of 2026.
Each turbine is rated at up to 15MW, with a 145m hub height and 115m rotor blades, making the project one of the largest offshore builds currently under way in Germany. RWE said the installation reflects the close coordination and safety focus needed for large-scale offshore construction, while Vestas said the milestone underlines the strength of its long-standing partnership with RWE.
Nordseecluster A has a planned capacity of 660MW and is expected to connect to the grid in early 2027. A second phase, Nordseecluster B, will add another 900MW, with foundation work due to begin next year and turbine installation scheduled for 2028. Commercial operation is planned for early 2029.
When complete, the two phases will generate around 6.5TW-hours (TWh) of renewable electricity each year. RWE says that power will help decarbonise industry and supply customised energy solutions for customers, including technology companies such as Amazon, which earlier this year signed a 110MW power purchase agreement tied to Nordseecluster B.
