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title: "Norfolk Boreas"
source: https://hafrok.com/projects/uk-norfolk-boreas/
identifier: uk-norfolk-boreas
updated: 2026-10-13
---

# Norfolk Boreas

Source: https://hafrok.com/projects/uk-norfolk-boreas/  
Data as of: 2026-10-13

Part of Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. Located 50-80km off Norfolk coast. All permits obtained but economics dependent on CfD.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Sea basin | North Sea |
| Capacity | 1380 MW |
| Lifecycle stage | Advanced Development |
| Owners | RWE |
| Coordinates | 53.1684, 2.9758 |
| Commercial operation (Hafrok's expected year) | 2032 (range 2031–2033) |
| Chance of delivery | Expected (weight 0.734) |

## Milestones

- **Consent applied** — 2019-06-11 (achieved)
- **Consent granted** — 2021-12 (achieved)
- **Commercial operation** — 2032 (expected)

## Offtake

No offtake secured — route to market open


## Sources

Every figure above traces to one of these. Quoted passages are held but not republished; follow the link for the original wording.

- unknown, date not stated — https://norfolkzone.rwe.com/
- unknown, date not stated — https://www.nsenergybusiness.com/projects/norfolk-boreas-offshore-wind-farm/
- NESO, 2026-06-12 — https://api.neso.energy/dataset/cbd45e54-e6e2-4a38-99f1-8de6fd96d7c1/resource/17becbab-e3e8-473f-b303-3806f43a6a10/download/tec-register-12-june-2026.csv
- UK Government (legislation.gov.uk), 2021-12-10 — https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/1414
- RWE (norfolkzone.rwe.com), 2026-06-15 — https://norfolkzone.rwe.com/about-norfolk
- RWE Offshore Wind GmbH, 2024-03-27 — https://www.rwe.com/en/press/rwe-offshore-wind-gmbh/2024-03-27-rwe-expands-its-uk-offshore-wind-development-portfolio/
- Vattenfall, 2023-07-20 — https://group.vattenfall.com/press-and-media/pressreleases/2023/vattenfall-stops-development-of-norfolk-boreas
- offshoreWIND.biz, 2026-01 — https://www.offshorewind.biz/2026/01/14/global-investor-joining-rwe-on-two-norfolk-vanguard-offshore-wind-projects-fid-expected-in-summer/
- GEM, 2026 — https://www.gem.wiki/Norfolk_Boreas_wind_farm
- GEBCO Compilation Group, 2020 — https://www.gebco.net/data_and_products/gridded_bathymetry_data/
- The Crown Estate (open data, ArcGIS), 2026-04-17 — https://services2.arcgis.com/PZklK9Q45mfMFuZs/arcgis/rest/services/
- DTU Wind Energy / World Bank (Global Wind Atlas), 2026 — https://globalwindatlas.info/
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, 2026-05-06 — https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69fc56908cc72d2f863ea58d/REPD_publication_Q1_2026.csv
- National Energy System Operator (NESO), 2026-07-21 — https://api.neso.energy/dataset/cbd45e54-e6e2-4a38-99f1-8de6fd96d7c1/resource/17becbab-e3e8-473f-b303-3806f43a6a10/download/tec-register-21-july-2026.csv
- RWE, 2026-08 — https://www.rwe.com/-/media/RWE/documents/05-investor-relations/finanzkalendar-und-veroeffentlichungen/veroeffentlichungen-und-praesentationen/RWE-Factbook-2026.pdf
- Vestas Wind Systems A/S, 2023-12-22 — https://www.vestas.com/en/media/company-news/2023/vestas-and-rwe-partner-to-take-preferred-supplier-and-e-c3898521
- The Planning Inspectorate (PINS), 2026-08-23 — https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/api/applications-download
- BEIS (gov.uk), 2022-07 — https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1103022/contracts-for-difference-allocation-round-4-results.pdf
- DESNZ (gov.uk), 2026 — https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/contracts-for-difference-cfd-allocation-round-8

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