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Denmark's vestas receives UK order for 92 wind turbines
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 10, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 10, 2026
Quick Summary
Vestas has secured a firm order to supply, deliver, commission and service 92 of its 15 MW V236 turbines for RWE’s 1.38 GW Vanguard East offshore wind project off Norfolk, supporting the UK's offshore wind ramp‑up toward 2030 and underscoring growing investor confidence in Europe's clean‑energy tran
Vestas Secures 92-Turbine Order for RWE Vanguard East Offshore Wind Project in UK
Major Offshore Wind Project Order Details and Timeline
COPENHAGEN, March 10 (Reuters) - Denmark's Vestas said on Tuesday it has received a firm order for German utility RWE's 1.38 gigawatt (GW) Vanguard East offshore wind project in Britain.
The order supports Britain's advance towards its 2030 clean power targets and the wider energy transition across Europe, Vestas said in a statement.
Order Specifications
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Turbine Supply and Commissioning
The order includes 92 Vestas V236-15.0 megawatt wind turbines, with Vestas responsible for the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines.
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Service and Support Agreements
Upon completion, Vestas will also service the turbines under a five-year comprehensive agreement followed by a long-term operational support agreement.
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Project Location
The project site is located off the coast of Norfolk in East Anglia.
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Project Timeline
Final Investment Decision
RWE is currently targeting a Final Investment Decision for Vanguard East in summer of 2026, with deliveries beginning in the fourth quarter of 2028.
Commissioning Date
Commissioning of the project is expected in 2030, the company added.
Reporting and Editorial
(Reporting by Louise Rasmussen, editing by Terje Solsvik)
Key Takeaways
- •The order covers 92 Vestas V236‑15 MW turbines (≈1.38 GW total) for RWE’s Vanguard East offshore wind project, with supply, commissioning, five‑year servicing and long‑term operational support included. (norfolkzone.rwe.com)
- •Vanguard East is part of RWE’s broader Norfolk Vanguard zone, acquired from Vattenfall (≈4.2 GW total) and backed by Contracts for Difference secured in UK Allocation Round 7, strengthening the pathway to FID in summer 2026 and commissioning by 2030. (group.vattenfall.com)
- •The project advances the UK’s Clean Power by 2030 ambition, which targets 43–50 GW of offshore wind. Current installed or committed capacity sits around 30–31 GW; Vanguard East contributes materially to closing that gap. (gov.uk)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Denmark's Vestas receives UK order for 92 wind turbines
1How many wind turbines did Vestas receive an order for in the UK?
Vestas received a firm order for 92 wind turbines for the Vanguard East offshore wind project.
2Who placed the order for the wind turbines with Vestas?
The order was placed by German utility company RWE for its Vanguard East offshore wind project in Britain.
3Where is the Vanguard East offshore wind project located?
The project site is located off the coast of Norfolk in East Anglia, United Kingdom.
4When is the Vanguard East project expected to be commissioned?
The commissioning of the Vanguard East offshore wind project is expected in 2030.
5What services will Vestas provide for the Vanguard East wind turbines?
Vestas will supply, deliver, commission, and service the turbines under a five-year agreement, followed by a long-term operational support agreement.
