Vestas has received a firm order for RWE’s 1,380 MW Vanguard East offshore wind project in the UK. The Vanguard East order follows a similar one for Vanguard West, which was confirmed as firm in February. The order includes 92 Vestas V236-15.0 MW WTGs, 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 of RWE Offshore Wind, said “RWE continues to make good progress towards realising both of these major offshore wind projects in the UK … we are on track to make a final investment decision for both projects this summer, with preparations for the major offshore construction campaign following on.”
Nils de Baar, president of Vestas Northern & Central Europe and Global Offshore, says: “The Vanguard projects underscore how collaboration and long‑term industry commitment will deliver reliable, clean, and affordable electricity for consumers while strengthening the UK’s long‑term energy resilience.”
The project site is located off the coast of Norfolk in eastern England. RWE is currently targeting a Final Investment Decision (FID) for Vanguard East in summer of 2026, with deliveries beginning in Q4 2028, and commissioning of the project expected in 2030.
