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Scroby Sands Offshore Wind Farm

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scroby sands wind farm

E.ON UK Renewables finished development of Scroby Sands offshore wind farm in 2004 as one of the UK first commercial projects. The wind farm consists of 30 Vestas 2 MW wind turbines with an overall capacity of 60 MW. Scroby Sands is located east of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk and provides approximately 34,000 homes with energy.

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Location:

UK - Great Yarmouth, Norfolk

Developer:

E.ON UK Renewables

Number of Turbines:

30

Turbine Type:

Vestas 2 MW offshore

Total Projected Capactity:

60 MW

Current Energy Output:

60 MW

Distance from Shore:

2.5 kilometers

Depth:

4m - 10m

Starting Cost:

£75m

Operating Status:

Complete

Additional Stats:

CO2 savings of approximately 65,000 tonnes/yr
Homes powered approximately 34,000
   



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