RWE and Vestas Sign Turbine Deal for Vanguard West Offshore Wind Farm

20 February 2026

Key highlights

RWE and KKR target a Final Investment Decision for Vanguard West in summer 2026.
Vestas will supply 92 V236-15.0 MW turbines for the project.
Turbine commissioning is expected in 2029.
The wind farm will power 1.5 million UK homes annually.

Project Overview

RWE has confirmed a contract with Vestas to supply offshore wind turbines for the Vanguard West project in the UK. The project is part of a joint venture with KKR, following RWE's success in securing a Contract for Difference in Allocation Round 7.

Turbine Supply and Specifications

Vestas will supply, deliver, and commission 92 V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbines. Each turbine features a rotor diameter of 236 meters and a capacity of 15 MW, making them among the most powerful available globally.

Timeline and Targets

RWE aims for a Final Investment Decision by summer 2026, with turbine commissioning expected in 2029. Once operational, the wind farm will provide electricity to approximately 1.5 million UK homes annually.

Location and Infrastructure

Located over 45 kilometers off the Norfolk coast, the wind farm will connect to the onshore grid via dedicated export cable infrastructure.

Source: RWE