【SMM Flash News】 RWE Installs World’s First Low-Carbon Steel and Recyclable Blade Offshore Wind Turbine in Denmark

Published: Apr 12, 2026 22:29

Save

German utility RWE AG has achieved a global milestone by installing the first offshore wind turbine featuring both low-carbon steel towers and recyclable rotor blades at the 1.1-GW Thor project in Denmark. Utilizing Siemens Gamesa’s GreenerTower technology, the turbine plates reduce carbon emissions by at least 63% compared to conventional steel. The project, a joint venture with Norges Bank Investment Management, aims to install 72 turbines (15 MW each) by the end of 2026, with half utilizing green steel and 40 equipped with recyclable blades. Currently supplying power to the Danish grid, the wind farm is slated for full operation by 2027, eventually powering over one million households.

Data Source Statement: Except for publicly available information, all other data are processed by SMM based on publicly available information, market communication, and relying on SMM‘s internal database model. They are for reference only and do not constitute decision-making recommendations.

For any inquiries or to learn more information, please contact: lemonzhao@smm.cn

For more information on how to access our research reports, please contact:service.en@smm.cn

Related News

2 hours ago

"Good Start" Secured! Non-Ferrous Metal Industry Achieved High-Quality Opening in Q1

2 hours ago

3 hours ago

Crude Oil Rose Over 5%, Metals Showed Mixed Performance, LME Nickel, SHFE Silver, and Silicon Metal Rose Over 1%, Polysilicon Hit Daily Limit Up Again [SMM Daily Review]

3 hours ago

BEV Registrations Surge 51% Across Europe in March Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations jumped 51% in March across 15 major European markets, as renewed conflict in the Middle East brought renewed attention to oil dependence. According to data from New Automotive and E-Mobility Europe, around 224,000 new electric passenger cars were registered during the month, representing 22% of total sales in the monitored markets.

3 hours ago