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RWE and Danish construction firm Østermark Entreprenørforretning have held a topping-out ceremony for the new operations and maintenance base for the Thor offshore wind farm, Denmark’s largest to date. The event took place at Thorsminde port and was attended by local residents, business partners, craftsmen, and representatives from Holstebro Municipality and the local business community.
The new facility, located at Thorsminde port, will span 2,300 square metres over three floors. It will house a control room, warehousing, and office spaces needed to support the daily operations of the Thor wind farm. Once operational, the base is expected to create 50 to 60 local jobs.
Construction of the building is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. Starting in spring 2026, service vessels will transport technicians and staff from the base to the wind turbines. RWE plans to manage the wind farm from Thorsminde for at least 30 years. Pernille Asgaard Haaning, CEO of RWE Renewables Denmark, said, “The topping-out ceremony not only marks an important milestone for Thor offshore wind farm – it is also a strong symbol of the community and local support that has carried the project forward. The operations building for Thor will be the heart of our daily work and will create lasting local jobs in Thorsminde for many years to come. We are happy to be part of the local community and proud to be able to contribute to making Thorsminde a central hub for Denmark’s green future.”
Thor Wind Farm Nears Major Construction Phase
Construction of the 1,080-megawatt Thor offshore wind farm is progressing as planned. Foundation and cable installations are underway, with turbine installation set to begin in 2026. Once complete in 2027, Thor will be capable of supplying electricity to over one million Danish households.
Thor will also mark several industry firsts. It will be the world’s first offshore wind farm to feature turbine towers manufactured with a significantly lower carbon footprint, and half of the turbines will be fitted with recyclable rotor blades.
