RWE has signed an agreement with Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) as its new partner for the Nordseecluster and Thor offshore wind projects currently under construction. NBIM will acquire a 49% stake in both projects. RWE remains in charge of construction and operations throughout the lifecycle of these offshore wind farms. The agreed purchase price is approximately €1.4 billion as of closing. Closing of this transaction is subject to customary approvals and expected by beginning of the third quarter of 2025.
The Nordseecluster, located approximately 50 km north of the island of Juist, is being built in two phases: For the first phase, Nordseecluster A with 660 megawatts (MW), full commissioning is planned for 2027. For the second phase, Nordseecluster B with 900 MW, full commissioning is scheduled for 2029. In total, Nordseecluster will be generating…
