Denmark’s Danish Energy Agency (DEA/Energistyrelsen) has authorized the start-up of the Thor offshore wind farm in the North Sea, paving the way for the largest offshore wind build in Denmark to date. The project is planned at 1 GW, delivered by 72 wind turbines.

The permit framework sets a clear timetable: construction must be finished by the end of 2027. The electricity production permit runs for 30 years from the completion of commissioning.

RWE is in charge of building and operating the project. The company holds 51% of the Thor Wind Farm I/S joint venture, with the remaining stake owned by Norges Investeringsbank.

Thor is located about 22,000 m off the west coast of Jutland, offshore Thorsminde.

Denmark currently has 17 completed offshore wind farms with a total generating capacity of around 2.7 GW.