Vestas has received a firm order for
RWE Offshore Wind’s 1,380MW Vanguard West offshore wind project in the UK, and follows the strong outcomes of Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7, which has reinforced confidence in the UK’s offshore wind pipeline and helped accelerate progress on projects of this scale.
The order includes 92 Vestas V236-15.0MW wind turbines, with Vestas responsible for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will also service the assets under a five-year comprehensive service agreement followed by a long-term operational support agreement.
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO RWE Offshore Wind, said: “Following RWE’s success in Allocation Round 7, this partnership marks a further important step towards delivering the Vanguard West project. Given RWE’s significant offshore experience, we are delighted to be partnering with Vestas, who have extensive expertise in turbine manufacture and delivery.”
Nils de Baar, president of Vestas Northern and Central Europe and Global Offshore, said: “The momentum behind offshore wind in Europe is building with the UK Government stepping up its commitment in AR7 and projects like Vanguard West moving forward. This combination of industry partnership and Government commitment sends a powerful signal about the UK’s determination to drive forward its renewable energy ambitions. We are delighted to collaborate with our partner, RWE, on the Vanguard West project. The project strengthens the UK’s long‑term energy security goals and helps the consumer with lower energy prices.”
The project site is located around 47km off the coast of Norfolk in East Anglia. RWE is currently targeting a Final Investment Decision (FID) for Vanguard West in summer of 2026 with commissioning of the project expected in 2029.