SMRTR TechOct 4, 2024Interesting Engineering

Siemens unveils first 354-ft turbine blade for 1.4GW offshore wind farm

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RWE unveiled the first turbine blade for its 1.4GW Sofia offshore wind project, manufactured at Siemens Gamesa's Hull factory. The 354-foot blades will be attached to 100 turbines, generating clean electricity to power 1.2 million UK homes annually once operational.

The project marks a milestone for UK coastal job creation and investment. Sofia is expected to be completed in 2026, with over 50% of investment spent within the UK.

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