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Steady development at the Sofia array, with over 80 turbines now installed (May 2026). Official project gallery photograph; the date is the operator’s gallery label.[1]
RWE[4] Q1 2021 publishes anticipated project investment of approximately £3 billion for Sofia, including the grid connection that must be sold after completion. Published generating capacity is 1,400 MW. This is the original investment-decision estimate, not a newly calculated 2026 budget. Sofia offshore wind farm: 1400 MW generating project rating. Operator-reported electric generating capacity; not annual energy production
RWE[3] June 11, 2026 confirms installation of all 100 × 14 MW turbines, final turbine installation June 10. Construction/commissioning continues; the announcement does not prove full commercial operation.
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RWE Q1 2021 publishes anticipated project investment of approximately £3 billion for Sofia, including the grid connection that must be sold after completion. Published generating capacity is 1,400 MW. This is the original investment-decision estimate, not a newly calculated 2026 budget.[3][4]
RWE Q1 2021 publishes anticipated project investment of approximately £3 billion for Sofia, including the grid connection that must be sold after completion. Published generating capacity is 1,400 MW. This is the original investment-decision estimate, not a newly calculated 2026 budget. Sofia offshore wind farm: 1400 MW generating project rating. Operator-reported electric generating capacity; not annual energy production[3]
RWE June 11, 2026 confirms installation of all 100 × 14 MW turbines, final turbine installation June 10. Construction/commissioning continues; the announcement does not prove full commercial operation.[4]
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Steady development at the Sofia array, with over 80 turbines now installed (May 2026). Official project gallery photograph; the date is the operator’s gallery label. Credit: RWE / Sofia Offshore Wind Farm; photographer not identified for this image. Source and gallery; original media.
The final turbine tower being loaded, ready to go offshore (June 2026). Official project gallery photograph; the date is the operator’s gallery label. Credit: RWE / Sofia Offshore Wind Farm; photographer not identified for this image. Source and gallery; original media.