Siemens Gamesa’s Hull factory produced blades for 100 advanced 14MW offshore wind turbines for RWE’s Sofia project. Credit: RWE.

Energy company RWE has revealed the first turbine blade for the 1.4GW Sofia offshore wind project.

The blade, manufactured at the Siemens Gamesa factory in Hull, UK, is one of many that will power the 100 offshore turbines with 14MW capacity at the Sofia wind farm.

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Located on Dogger Bank in the central North Sea, the Sofia offshore wind farm is approximately 195km off the north-east coast of England.

RWE UK country chair Tom Glover said: “To see these impressive turbine blades being produced, ready to be installed at our flagship Sofia offshore wind farm, is a fantastic demonstration of the true value that offshore wind brings to coastal communities, such as Hull.

“The potential for job creation within the renewable supply chain is huge. Not just with companies like Siemens Gamesa, which is manufacturing the blades for Sofia at their blade factory here in the UK – but right across the supply chain.

“Sofia is a significant development for RWE in the UK, and we are delighted to be able to see that investment being maximised in support of important local, coastal communities.”

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With offshore installation commencing earlier this year, the project is on track for completion in 2026.

Siemens Energy UK&I vice-president Darren Davidson said: “Our wind power business Siemens Gamesa makes Siemens Energy a global market leader for renewable energies.

“At our offshore wind blade factory in Hull we’re powering the energy transition. We now employ over 1,300 people at the site, after recruiting more than 600 new employees over the last 12 months.

“We are proud to be a key supplier to RWE on a number of UK projects, including manufacturing the blades for Sofia. It’s great to have this project underway and unveil the first blade.”

In August this year, RWE installed an HV DC offshore converter platform at the Sofia offshore wind farm in UK waters.