Electricity from the English Channel

All 116 of the turbines at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm development are now able to generate electricity, and are delivering power to the grid. Over the coming months work will continue both on and offshore, to prepare the site for full operation later this year.

The commissioning of the wind turbines marks a significant milestone in the project, which commenced offshore construction in early 2016. This brings the scheme up to its maximum generating capacity of 400MW, which will provide enough electricity to supply almost 347,000 homes a year(1), equivalent to around half the homes in Sussex. Matthew Swanwick, Project Director for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm said: “We’re delighted to have now reached the point where all of the wind turbines... ... More: Official Press Release E.ON

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