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Building on the Breeze: Rampion 2 Extends the Legacy! 🌬️ A huge milestone in the development of the Rampion 2 offshore wind project. We've been awarded a Development Consent Order for Rampion 2 offshore wind farm project. The project is planned to include up to 90 wind turbines and foundations off the Sussex coast and would be capable of powering the equivalent of over one million homes. We are leading the development, on behalf of Joint Venture partners, a Macquarie-led consortium and a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc. 

Many people keep our offshore wind farms running smoothly, but what if an emergency happens? 🛟   This week, we tested our offshore rescue concept at Nordsee Ost near Heligoland, Germany. In collaboration with the Gesellschaft für maritimes Notfallmanagement (Society for Maritime Emergency Management), various emergency scenarios were simulated, including the deployment of rescue helicopters, paramedics, and rope rescuers.   These exercises are necessary to ensure that all procedures run smoothly in real emergencies, reinforcing our commitment to the highest safety standards in offshore operations.

At RWE, we’re committed to growing and nurturing talent. That’s why we’ve just created a 3rd #leadership program, called Leadership Essentials. It’s a program designed specifically for managers who aspire to elevate their leadership skills, inspire their teams, and make a greater impact on #TeamRWE Culture. The Talent Management Team hosted a 3-day in-person training session in our Austin office. Through intensive and engaging exercises, they practiced effective communication strategies, designed action-plans to navigate conflict and dissent within teams, and discussed ways to strengthen trust between managers and direct reports. 

What a month it’s been! From major milestones at our Sofia and Nordseecluster offshore wind farms to our large-scale battery energy storage system, it’s been a month of progress and achievement.

Wondering if RWE’s Graduate Programme is right for you? 🎓    Who better to hear from than our Energy Transformation graduates?    They share their biggest takeaways—from building strong connections to gaining the skills that set them up for success. Swipe through to discover more of what they had to say!    Our programme is now open for applications, apply now! Your energy has impact. Use it for good. Join #TeamRWE today https://lnkd.in/eSq_urQx    #OurEnergyHasImpact #Hiring 

Why do wind turbine towers come in different shapes and materials? First, let’s clarify some basics. Taller wind turbines capture stronger, steadier winds, increasing energy output. But height alone isn’t enough — tower design has evolved significantly over the past decades to optimise efficiency, stability, and cost. Early wind turbines stood on steel lattice towers; a solution adapted from power transmission. While lightweight and easy to assemble, they had high wind resistance and structural limitations. By the late 1980s, as turbines grew larger, tubular steel towers became the standard. Their conical shape improved aerodynamics and provided greater structural efficiency, allowing for taller hub heights and better stability. By the early 1990s, they had largely replaced lattice towers in most markets. Yet, as turbines grew taller, steel alone became impractical. In the 1990s, concrete towers gained traction, enabling greater height and stability while reducing vibrations. But as turbines continued to scale, standalone concrete towers faced transport and construction challenges. The industry responded with hybrid towers, combining a concrete base with a steel upper section to reach hub heights of over 150 metres, improving logistics and cost efficiency. Today, innovation in tower design focuses less on going ever higher — and more on reducing the carbon footprint of the materials we use. Green steel and engineered wood are two of the approaches being explored. It remains to be seen which technologies will lead the way. As wind energy continues to evolve, innovation and sustainability go hand in hand, shaping the way we design, build, and operate the turbines of the future. At RWE, we remain at the forefront of setting new standards and driving onshore wind forward. What do you think will define the next generation of wind turbine towers?

Exciting leadership change at RWE! Please join us in welcoming Gunhild Grieve as the new CFO of RWE Offshore Wind and Holger Himmel as the new CFO of RWE Supply & Trading as of 1 April. Both will be swapping their current position, thus embodying our commitment to promoting employees and personnel development. This applies not only to young talents, but also to experienced professionals.   By taking this deliberate step, both will be able to broaden their expertise in another RWE company and drive success in their new roles. We're thrilled to witness the positive impact of this strategic move! #TeamRWE

Bobby, our Hiring Manager, shares what it takes to become a technician at RWE. According to Bobby, the most important qualities are the right attitude and teamwork.    His top interview tip? Show that you’re serious about the role. So, if you're thinking of applying, go for it! There’s valuable experience to be gained throughout the experience 🔧💡    Your energy has impact. Use it for good. Join #TeamRWE today   https://lnkd.in/dH5HAk6N    #OurEnergyHasImpact #Hiring

  Welcome on board, Norges Bank Investment Management!   We are entering a new partnership with Norges Bank Investment Management for our Nordseecluster and Thor offshore wind projects which are currently under construction. While our new partner and co-investor will acquire 49% stakes, we remain in charge of construction and operations. The agreed purchase price is approximately €1.4 billion as of closing which is expected by the beginning of the third quarter of 2025.   Active portfolio management is part of our systematic approach to optimise our capital allocation for our offshore wind business. By selling down and entering partnerships for our projects, we reduce our capital employed for projects under construction and our partner gets stakes in highly attractive projects.    Once fully commissioned, the two offshore wind farms will have a total capacity of 2.7 gigawatts – enough to power more than 2.6 million households in Germany and Denmark.    A big thank you to the projects team on both sides for making this possible.

Our Zuidwester onshore wind farm is part of the Noordoostpolder, which is one of Europe’s largest wind projects!  Each of the ENERCON turbines has a capacity of 7.5 megawatts, making them among the most powerful onshore turbines in the world. With a rotor diameter of 126 meters, these 12 turbines have replaced 50 older models, increasing total capacity sixfold to 90 MW. They have been delivering clean energy since 2017.