RWE
About
A German energy group whose transformation began with the asset swap with E.ON, completed in 2020, which brought E.ON's renewable energy business and the renewables operations of its former subsidiary innogy into RWE in exchange for its innogy stake; RWE still holds 15% of E.ON. It reports in five segments (Offshore Wind, Onshore Wind/Solar, Flexible Generation, Supply & Trading and Phaseout Technologies) and calls the first four its core business. The fifth holds its Rhenish lignite operations, which it is winding down under Germany's coal phaseout, and the dismantling of its decommissioned German nuclear plants. Offshore wind therefore sits inside a diversified generation and trading house, beside a gas-fired fleet and a trading business.
Outlook
as of 2026-10The 2020 asset swap with E.ON made RWE one of the world's largest offshore wind operators. After a 2023 target of 10 GW offshore by 2030, it cut EUR 10bn from its investment plan in Q3 2024 and raised return thresholds to 8.5% or more. The March 2026 plan gives offshore wind a small share: EUR 2bn of EUR 35bn net investment over 2026 to 2031, for 5 GW of net additions, with almost half of group investment going to the US. New offshore investment needs secured offtake, within eight core markets. Poland and Sweden were sold, Centre Manche 2 in France was exited, and in August 2026 RWE gave up its US leases in a US$1.22bn settlement. Europe is where it still builds: 6.9 GW of UK CfDs won in AR7 with KKR and Masdar, and a September 2026 MoU with Masdar to consider bidding together in Germany's 2027 auctions. On 8 October 2026 it completed the sale of its 33.33% Five Estuaries stake to EDF, planning to reinvest the proceeds in its consented offshore projects. Tobias Keitel was named head of the offshore business from 1 October 2026.
What they've said
24 statements 2020-09 – 2026-10
- Completion of the Five Estuaries stake sale to EDF
“The priority of the Five Estuaries project is to progress its transition from development into construction and ultimately operation. We’re delighted that EDF, with its long-standing commitment to delivering UK renewables, is committed to maintaining the pace of the project’s ambitions”
RWE spokesperson source → - RWE and Masdar MoU on German offshore wind auctions
“Germany offers significant potential, and strong partnerships will be essential to turn that potential into future clean energy projects. We are therefore pleased to take another step with Masdar, a valued partner with whom we have built a successful, long-standing cooperation from London Array to Dogger Bank South.”
Markus Krebber, CEO source → - Settlement with the US Department of the Interior on offshore wind leases
“After careful consideration, it was determined there is no path forward to permit these projects in the U.S. for the foreseeable future. The settlement resolves RWE U.S. Offshore’s legal claims and provides $1.22 billion in settlement funds.”
RWE Americas (press release) source → - Interim report H1 2026
“Construction has not yet started. We exited this project because we are focusing more on our core markets in the offshore wind business.”
RWE (company report) source → - Changes to the Management Board of RWE Offshore Wind GmbH
“In Tobias Keitel, we have an excellent successor who, as CEO, will use his strategic and operational leadership experience to further develop our offshore wind business.”
Markus Krebber, CEO source → - Dogger Bank South planning consent
“RWE and Masdar will now conduct detailed final design work and progress procurement decisions with the aim of taking a final investment decision (FID) in 2027.”
RWE (press release) source → - Annual Report 2025, letter from the CEO
“Although the overall investment environment has become more challenging, we are committed to continuing to invest despite increased uncertainty – provided risks remain manageable and returns predictable. Where necessary, we will adapt our plans.”
Markus Krebber, CEO source → - FY 2025 results presentation
Offshore wind is allotted EUR 2bn of the EUR 35bn net cash investment plan for 2026 to 2031, for 5 GW of net capacity additions. Activity is focused on the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Ireland, Japan and South Korea; partnerships and project financing are said to significantly reduce net cash investment, and further investments require secured offtake and bankability.
Hafrok summary source → - Vestas turbine supply agreement for Norfolk Vanguard West
RWE and Vestas have agreed a turbine supply agreement for the Norfolk Vanguard West offshore wind farm, progressing the project toward construction start following the AR7 CfD award and KKR partnership agreement.
Hafrok summary source → - UK Allocation Round 7 CfD award
“We are delighted to have been successful in securing long-term offtake contracts for five projects in AR7. In addition, we are excited to join forces with KKR as our strategic partner in the Norfolk Vanguard East and Norfolk Vanguard West offshore wind projects. By combining KKR's investment know-how in large-scale, complex infrastructure projects with RWE's extensive offshore wind expertise, we are well positioned to jointly realise these major projects. […] With the Dogger Bank South projects and our renowned partner Masdar, we are experiencing firsthand the value of strong partnerships. With the successful outcome of AR7, and the agreed partnership with KKR, RWE has reached key milestones in executing its UK offshore wind development pipeline.”
Markus Krebber, CEO source → - Centre Manche 2 tender award / RWE exit announcement
As part of a strategic review of its investments, RWE has expressed the wish to exit the Centre Manche 2 consortium, subject to French authorities' approval. TotalEnergies will assume all commitments and propose a new partner.
Hafrok summary source → - H1 2025 Results
“We can look back on a good first half of 2025. Having achieved half of our full-year target for adjusted earnings per share, we are confirming our guidance and our dividend target for 2025. Our long-term goal is to increase adjusted earnings per share to €4 by 2030. The value-accretive expansion of our portfolio is progressing rapidly. Of the 11.2 gigawatts currently under construction, we will commission over 3 gigawatts in the second half of the year.”
Markus Krebber, CEO source → - RWE Annual General Meeting 2025 (speech)
“In the US, where we have stopped our offshore activities for the time being, our business in onshore wind, solar energy and battery storage has so far been developing very dynamically. Nevertheless, we remain cautious given the political developments. We have introduced higher requirements for future investments in the US.”
Markus Krebber, CEO source → - FY 2024 Annual Results
“Our operational and financial performance is strong. With our robust portfolio, we are well positioned to supply the growing demand for electricity. Our construction projects, totalling more than 12 gigawatts, are progressing as planned. Given higher uncertainties in the investment environment, we have raised the requirements for future investments. As a result of stricter risk management and higher return expectations, we will invest less than previously planned through to 2030. Nevertheless, we are confirming our financial targets: adjusted earnings per share of €4 by 2030 and an annual increase of the dividend by 5% to 10%.”
Markus Krebber, CEO source → - Q3 2024 Earnings Call
Given increased uncertainties and risks in US offshore wind development and the European hydrogen economy, we are reducing our CapEx programme. The EUR 2 billion reduction is solely from offshore wind and hydrogen. We have raised return expectations for new projects from an average of 8% to over 8.5%. Planned investments from 2025 to 2030 have been reduced by EUR 10 billion net to EUR 35 billion net.
Hafrok summary source → - Q3 2024 Earnings Call
Net cash investments will average EUR 7 billion for 2025 and 2026, a decrease from the previous EUR 8 billion run rate. The reduction reflects a reassessment of capital allocation, particularly in US offshore wind and hydrogen projects. Funds saved are being used for a share buyback programme of up to EUR 1.5 billion, to be completed by Q2 2026.
Hafrok summary source → - TotalEnergies 50% stake in N-9.1 and N-9.2 announcement
“We are delighted to welcome TotalEnergies onboard as our partner in the delivery of these large-scale offshore wind projects in our home market of Germany.”
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO RWE Offshore Wind source → - OranjeWind joint venture with TotalEnergies announcement
“The Netherlands is one of our strategic core markets to grow our green portfolio. In TotalEnergies I am delighted to have a strong partner at our side with whom we can realise our first offshore wind project in the Netherlands and at the same time unlock the full system integration of OranjeWind.”
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO RWE Offshore Wind source → - RWE Capital Markets Day 2023
“We have forged ahead with our Growing Green strategy since 2021. Thanks to our significant financial headroom, our attractive project pipeline and our extensive expertise, we are in an excellent position to continue to accelerate our transformation, even in the current challenging environment.”
Markus Krebber, CEO source → - RWE Capital Markets Day 2023
“In the coming years up to 2030, we want to invest €55 billion worldwide in renewable energy, batteries, flexible generation and hydrogen projects. We are growing green and increasing our earnings while decarbonising our portfolio even faster — in line with the 1.5-degree pathway and our goal of becoming net-zero by 2040.”
Markus Krebber, CEO source → - LinkedIn post / Recharge article / journalist call
“Is there a perfect storm brewing in the offshore wind industry? It is the worst-case scenario for the energy transition if large projects that have already been awarded are not realised as planned, which quickly calls into question the achievement of climate protection targets.”
Markus Krebber, CEO source → - German North Sea offshore wind auction result
“We are driving forward the expansion of RWE's offshore wind power fleet in Germany at full speed. Our portfolio already includes six offshore wind farms off the German coasts. This auction success at attractive conditions significantly strengthens our position. It is also a good signal for the energy transition. Every newly built wind farm increases green electricity supply, which is crucial for lower electricity prices in the long term.”
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO RWE Offshore Wind source → - Con Edison Clean Energy acquisition announcement
“The acquisition of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses is a major boost for RWE's green expansion in the United States, one of the most attractive and fastest growing markets for renewable energy. The unique combination of complementary portfolios in onshore wind, solar and batteries creates one of the leading renewable companies in the U.S. market.”
Markus Krebber, CEO source → - Post-innogy integration completion
Following the completion of the asset swap with E.ON and integration of innogy's renewables business, RWE has become the second largest offshore wind operator worldwide, with a broad portfolio of operational assets and development pipeline across Europe.
Hafrok summary source →
Portfolio
39 held + 2 exited · live stages first, exits lastCapacity is net of ownership stake: a 50% JV counts half. Gross exposure (full nameplate of every project held): 24.7 GW. Some stakes are undisclosed, so net GW is a floor.
| Project | Country | Stage | MW | Stake | Net MW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triton Knoll↓ farmed down | United Kingdom | Operational | 857 | 59% | 506 |
| Kaskasi | Germany | Operational | 342 | 100% | 342 |
| Amrumbank West | Germany | Operational | 302 | 100% | 302 |
| Nordsee Ost | Germany | Operational | 295 | 100% | 295 |
| Gwynt y Mor↓ farmed down | United Kingdom | Operational | 576 | 50% | 288 |
| Greater Gabbard | United Kingdom | Operational | 504 | 50% | 252 |
| Rampion | United Kingdom | Operational | 400 | 50.1% | 200 |
| Arkona | Germany | Operational | 385 | 50% | 193 |
| London Array | United Kingdom | Operational | 630 | 30% | 189 |
| Robin Rigg | United Kingdom | Operational | 174 | 100% | 174 |
| Humber Gateway↓ farmed down | United Kingdom | Operational | 219 | 51% | 112 |
| Galloper↓ farmed down | United Kingdom | Operational | 353 | 25% | 88 |
| C-Power | Belgium | Operational | 325 | 26.7% | 87 |
| Scroby Sands | United Kingdom | Operational | 58 | 100% | 58 |
| Nordsee One↓ farmed down | Germany | Operational | 332 | 15% | 50 |
| Rhyl Flats↓ farmed down | United Kingdom | Operational | 90 | 50.1% | 45 |
| Rodsand 2 | Denmark | Operational | 207 | 20% | 41 |
| alpha ventus↓ farmed down | Germany | Operational | 60 | 26.2% | 16 |
| TetraSpar Demonstrator | Norway | Operational | 4 | — | — |
| Sofia Offshore Wind Farm | United Kingdom | Under Construction | 1400 | 100% | 1400 |
| Thor↓ farmed down | Denmark | Under Construction | 1080 | 51% | 551 |
| OranjeWind (Hollandse Kust West Site VII)↓ farmed down | Netherlands | Under Construction | 795 | 50% | 398 |
| Nordseecluster A↓ farmed down | Germany | Under Construction | 660 | 51% | 337 |
| Norfolk Boreas | United Kingdom | Advanced Development | 1380 | 100% | 1380 |
| Dogger Bank South East | United Kingdom | Advanced Development | 1500 | 51% | 765 |
| Dogger Bank South West | United Kingdom | Advanced Development | 1500 | 51% | 765 |
| Norfolk Vanguard East↓ farmed down | United Kingdom | Advanced Development | 1380 | 50% | 690 |
| Norfolk Vanguard West↓ farmed down | United Kingdom | Advanced Development | 1380 | 50% | 690 |
| Rampion 2 | United Kingdom | Advanced Development | 1200 | 50.1% | 601 |
| Awel y Môr | United Kingdom | Advanced Development | 775 | 60% | 465 |
| Nordseecluster B↓ farmed down | Germany | Advanced Development | 900 | 51% | 459 |
| Dunkirk (Dunkerque) | France | Advanced Development | 600 | 30% | 180 |
| N-9.1 | Germany | Early Development | 2000 | 50% | 1000 |
| N-9.2 | Germany | Early Development | 2000 | 50% | 1000 |
| Community Offshore Wind | United States | Cancelled | 2800 | 100% | 2800 |
| Södra Victoria Offshore Wind (Sweden) | Sweden | Cancelled | 2000 | 100% | 2000 |
| Gulf of America Offshore Wind | United States | Cancelled | 2000 | 100% | 2000 |
| Canopy Offshore Wind | United States | Cancelled | 1600 | 100% | 1600 |
| Atlantic Array | United Kingdom | Cancelled | 1200 | 100% | 1200 |
| Five Estuaries | United Kingdom | Divested 2026-10 | 1080 | 33.33% sold | — |
| F.E.W. Baltic II | Poland | Divested 2025-11 | 350 | 100% sold | — |
Divested & farmed down
every recorded sale by this developer · newest first| Announced | Project / portfolio | Type | Stake sold | €m | Buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | Five Estuaries | acquisition | 33.33% | — | EDF power solutions UK and Ireland |
| 2026-10 | alpha ventus | acquisition | 100% joint | — | Ocean Breeze Energy (Macquarie) |
| 2026-01 | Norfolk Vanguard East | farmdown | 50% | — | KKR |
| 2026-01 | Norfolk Vanguard West | farmdown | 50% | — | KKR |
| 2025-11 | F.E.W. Baltic II | acquisition | 100% | — | PGE |
| 2025-03 | Thor | farmdown | 49% | — | NBIM |
| 2025-03 | Nordseecluster A | farmdown | 49% | — | NBIM |
| 2025-03 | Nordseecluster B | farmdown | 49% | — | NBIM |
| 2024-07 | OranjeWind (Hollandse Kust West Site VII) | farmdown | 50% | — | TotalEnergies |
| 2020-11 | Humber Gateway | farmdown | 49% | 726 | Schroders Greencoat |
| 2018-08 | Triton Knoll | farmdown | 25% | — | J-Power |
| 2018-08 | Triton Knoll | farmdown | 16% | — | Kansai Electric Power |
| 2015-10 | Galloper | farmdown | 75% | — | Green Investment Group (UK Green Investment Bank) / Macquarie Capital / Siemens Financial Services |
| 2015-02 | Triton Knoll | farmdown | 50% | — | Statkraft |
| 2014-09 | Nordsee One | acquisition | 85% | — | Northland Power |
| 2014-03 | Gwynt y Mor | farmdown | 10% | 228 | UK Green Investment Bank |
| 2013-03 | Rhyl Flats | farmdown | 24.95% | 67 | Green Investment Group |
| 2013-02 | Rhyl Flats | farmdown | 24.95% | — | Greencoat UK Wind |
Ownership history comes from the transaction database; the portfolio above is the current snapshot only. "Joint" stakes are the consortium total (per-seller split not disclosed) and are excluded from the stake-weighted GW figure.