The site with the potential for up to 1.5GW in the Irish Sea was brought to market through Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4 in 2021 but development was discontinued in January 2026.
Van Oord has successfully installed all monopile foundations at the RWE Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, marking a significant milestone in the construction of one of world’s largest wind farms.
Trump’s previous comments criticizing offshore wind have dented market sentiment, with shares of companies such as Orsted, the largest offshore wind developer, falling significantly.