RWE to use CO2-reduced towers at Denmark's Thor offshore wind farm

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RWE to utilise Siemens Gamesa’s GreenerTowers as first developer globally / Half of the 72 turbines to be equipped, installation offshore expected in 2026 / Greener steel reduces CO2 emissions of tower steel plates by at least 63 percent / More use of scrap steel and green electricity, less energy-intensive production

RWE is taking another step in driving forward sustainability in wind power by being the first developer in the world to utilise Siemens Gamesa’s GreenerTower at its Danish offshore wind farm Thor. The tower steel plates are made of greener steel that produces at least 63 percent less CO2 emissions compared to conventional steel. 36 of the 72 wind turbines will be equipped with the lower-carbon steel towers. Installation offshore is expected in... ... More: Official Press Release RWE

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