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Mammoet to manage monopiles for RWE’s offshore wind projects in Europe

Global, News

Mammoet has secured a contract with Buss Ports to handle the marshalling of wind turbine generator foundations for two of Europe’s largest offshore wind farms: RWE’s Nordseecluster A in Germany and Thor in Denmark. The Nordseecluster, situated in the eastern German North Sea, will have a total capacity of 1.6 GW, enough to power 1.6 million homes.  Construction for Nordseecluster A (NC 1 and NC 2) is set to begin in 2025, with grid connection…

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RWE chooses Thyborøn Port to build Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm

Global, News

RWE has commenced work on the Thor offshore wind farm project, Denmark’s largest offshore wind initiative to date, establishing key operational and construction bases at the Port of Thorsminde and Thyborøn Port.  The Thor wind farm, located 22 kilometers off the west coast of Jutland in the Danish North Sea, will have a capacity exceeding 1 GW and is expected to power over one million Danish households with green energy. At Thyborøn Port, RWE has…

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RWE signs PPA with Rivian for EV fast-charging network with Texas wind energy

Global, News

German energy company RWE has entered a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to supply renewable energy from its upgraded 127MW Champion Wind project in Nolan and Mitchell counties, West Texas.  This agreement will support Rivian’s Adventure Network, enabling renewable energy-powered fast charging for its EVs and contributing to the company’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality. Champion Wind, initially launched in 2008, is undergoing a major upgrade to extend its lifespan,…

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RWE, TotalEnergies partner for 4 GW offshore wind projects off German coast

Global, News

RWE has partnered with TotalEnergies to develop two offshore wind projects with a combined capacity of 4GW off the coast of Germany. TotalEnergies will acquire a 50% equity stake in both projects, marking a significant collaboration in renewable energy. The projects, identified as N-9.1 and N-9.2, are located between 110km and 115km northwest of Borkum Island. Each site has a potential capacity of 2GW. Investment decisions are expected in 2027 for N-9.1 and 2028 for…

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RWE partners with Port of Setúbal to develop logistics hub for floating offshore wind energy in Portugal

Global, News

RWE is collaborating with the Port Authority of Setúbal in Portugal to develop a logistics hub for floating offshore wind energy. The partnership aims to explore the port’s potential to become an industrial hub for marshalling, assembly, and deployment of components such as floating substructures and mooring systems, crucial for floating wind projects. Given Portugal’s deep waters, high wind speeds, and 2,500km coastline, the government sees floating offshore wind as a key renewable energy source….

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RWE, AMG in deal to supply green ammonia from India

India, News

RWE has signed a memorandum of understanding with AM Green Ammonia (AMG) for the long-term annual supply of up to 250,000 tonnes of green ammonia. The ammonia, derived from hydrogen, will be produced at AMG’s facilities in Kakinada and Tuticorin, India. Initially, 50,000 tonnes will be produced at Kakinada, with the remaining 200,000 tonnes sourced from the Tuticorin facility. The green ammonia will meet the EU’s Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) standards under the…

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RWE begins construction of ultra-fast battery energy storage system in Netherlands

Global, News

RWE has started construction of a 7.5 MW ultra-fast battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Moerdijk power plant in the Netherlands. With a storage capacity of 11 MWh, the system aims to enhance grid stability by quickly providing or absorbing electricity within milliseconds. The Moerdijk BESS is a key part of the system integration solutions for OranjeWind, an offshore wind project in collaboration with TotalEnergies. The project will help integrate renewable energy into the…

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RWE installs offshore converter platform at 1.4 GW Sofia wind farm

Global, News

RWE has installed a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore converter platform (OCP) at the 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind farm in UK waters. This technology is crucial for converting high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) to HVDC, enabling efficient energy transmission. The project remains on track to be fully operational by 2026, providing enough electricity to power 1.2 million UK homes. The OCP, which took over two and a half years and more than 13 million hours…

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RWE secures 4 GW offshore wind sites in North Sea for €250 million

Global, News

RWE has secured two offshore wind sites in the North Sea, with a combined capacity of 4 GW, in the latest auction held by the German Federal Network Agency. The sites, N-9.1 and N-9.2, are located between 110 km and 115 km northwest of Borkum island, near the Dutch Exclusive Economic Zone. RWE’s winning bid for these sites amounted to €250 million. Each site is capable of supporting offshore wind farms with a capacity of…

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RWE, Salzgitter Group sign 64 GWh green electricity PPA

Global, News

RWE Supply & Trading and the Salzgitter Group have signed a seven-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for 64 GWh of green electricity annually, starting in 2027. The electricity will be sourced from the 180 MW Boitzenburger Land solar park in Brandenburg, one of Germany’s largest photovoltaic systems, operational since autumn 2023. The solar park, covering 170 hectares, is owned by Solarenergie Boitzenburger Land GmbH, GP JOULE Group, and Mainova AG. The park’s electricity is marketed…