Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured a 1,380 MW offshore wind turbine order for the Vanguard East project in the United Kingdom, developed by German energy company RWE, according to a company statement released on Tuesday.

The order covers the supply of 92 V236-15.0 MW turbines, which will be installed at the offshore wind farm located off the coast of Norfolk in East Anglia. Vestas will be responsible for the supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines, and will also provide a five-year comprehensive service agreement followed by a long-term operational support agreement.

The Vanguard East project follows the confirmation of the Vanguard West offshore wind farm, another large-scale development by RWE for which Vestas secured a firm turbine order last month. Together, the projects are expected to contribute to the United Kingdom’s target of achieving a fully decarbonised power system by 2030.

Sven Utermöhlen, CEO of Offshore Wind at RWE, said the company is making progress toward delivering both offshore projects with support from Vestas and its partners, including investment firm KKR.

“We are on track to make a final investment decision for both projects this summer, with preparations for the major offshore construction campaign following on,” Utermöhlen said.

According to Vestas, the order also strengthens momentum in the European offshore wind sector at a time when governments are accelerating efforts to expand renewable energy capacity and strengthen energy security.

Nils de Baar, President of Vestas Northern & Central Europe and Global Offshore, said the Vanguard projects demonstrate the importance of long-term collaboration across the wind industry to deliver reliable, clean and affordable electricity.

“With more than 25 years of experience in the UK offshore wind market, Vestas is proud to support the country’s continued leadership in wind energy,” he said.

RWE is targeting a final investment decision (FID) for Vanguard East in summer 2026, with turbine deliveries expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2028. The offshore wind farm is scheduled to enter operation in 2030.

The project is part of a broader expansion of offshore wind capacity in the UK, one of Europe’s largest wind markets, as developers and manufacturers accelerate deployment to meet national and regional climate targets.