2024-11-23
http://w3.windfair.us/wind-energy/news/26054-mhi-vestas-dong-energy-walney-extension-uk-offshore

Walney Extension: First turbine up and running

The first turbine of Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm has been installed and is already generating power.

Official Press Release DONG Energy:

First power at Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm

Electricity has been generated for the first time at DONG Energy's Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm, located off the coast of Cumbria.

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has installed the first of 40 V164-8.0MW turbines and power is now being exported to the national grid – marking an important milestone for the 659MW project. A further 47 Siemens Gamesa turbines will complete the 87-turbine wind farm, which will be capable of generating enough clean energy to meet the annual electricity demands of more than half a million UK homes. Once fully commissioned, Walney Extension will leapfrog London Array to become the world's largest operational offshore wind farm. Andrew Cotterell, Walney Extension Programme Director at DONG Energy, said:... ... More: Official Press Release DONG Energy

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