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New UK Wind Farm Powers 1 Million Homes
18 Dec
Summary
- A new offshore wind farm will power up to one million UK homes.
- The Five Estuaries site features up to 79 turbines off the Essex and Suffolk coast.
- The project aims to ensure energy security and provide low-carbon power.
Development consent has been granted for the Five Estuaries offshore wind farm, a significant project poised to power approximately one million UK homes. Situated at least 37 km off the north Essex and south Suffolk coastlines, the new facility will comprise up to 79 turbines and span 28 sq km across two seabed areas. This development is set to generate in excess of 300MW, contributing substantially to the nation's energy security.
The project, owned by an RWE-led consortium, will be adjacent to the existing Galloper wind farm. It involves the installation of offshore substations and cabling, with an onshore substation at Sandy Point connecting to the National Grid. The Planning Inspectorate highlighted the project's necessity for energy security and the urgent need for low-carbon energy sources.
RWE anticipates that the Five Estuaries wind farm will foster long-term investment in the East of England, creating hundreds of skilled jobs during construction and operation. The company views this development as a key contributor to the UK's transition towards a decarbonized electricity system and securing domestically generated clean power.
