German energy company RWE is to build two new wind farms in the North Sea off the German coast, in a major expansion of its portfolio of offshore energy production.
ADVERTISEMENTGermany’s largest power producer, RWE AG, has announced it is to construct 1.6 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity in the North Sea. It took the decision despite persistent supply-chain challenges.
While demand for renewable energy is surging, soaring costs have halted some offshore wind projects in both the UK and the US.
Building on the first project will start in 2025 and finish in 2026, the company said. It will start building the second wind…