Siemens Gamesa’s Hull factory is producing blades for 100 state-of-the-art 14 MW offshore wind turbines that will power RWE’s Sofia project.
RWE claims that Siemens Gamesa’s Hull blade factory is the largest manufacturing facility of its kind in the UK.
Being made at Siemens Gamesa factory in Hull, the unveiling of the state-of-the-art turbine blades marks a major milestone in the construction of the flagship project. The 354 feet long blades are attached to each of the 100 x 14 megawatts offshore wind turbines which will operate at the heart of RWE’s Sofia Offshore Wind project.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,” said Tom Glover, RWE UK country chair.
More than 50% of the investment in RWE’s Sofia Offshore Wind Farm project is spent within the UK. Siemens Gamesa will, install and commission all 100 of the SG 14-222 DD turbines. Each turbine will stand 252m tall, have 108m long turbine blades and a 222m rotor diameter. The total size of the wind farm will be 593km², approximately the size of the Isle of Man, according to a
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