RWE and KKR to develop 2.8 GW of offshore wind in the UK with £12 billion
RWE and KKR will jointly develop the Vanguard West and Vanguard East offshore wind farms in the UK North Sea, with 1.4 GW each and an estimated investment of £12 billion. The projects reached financial close with a consortium of 35 international banks, a £1 billion commitment from the National Wealth Fund and cover from Euler Hermes and EIFO. Offshore construction would begin in early 2027 and full commissioning is expected in 2030.
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- Vanguard West and Vanguard East will add 2.8 GW, with 1.4 GW per installation, between 50 and 80 km off the Norfolk coast.
- The non-recourse financing includes £11.1 billion in cash facilities and £1.7 billion in complementary facilities, with 35 international banks.
- The UK National Wealth Fund contributes £1 billion and Euler Hermes and EIFO provide credit cover.
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