DOCSLIB.ORG

Reunification in South Wales

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Reunification in South Wales Power Wind Marine Delivering marine expertise worldwide www.metoc.co.uk re News Part of the Petrofac group www.tnei.co.uk RENEWABLE ENERGY NEWS • ISSUE 226 27 OCTOBER 2011 TAG on for Teesside spoils TAG Energy Solutions is in negotiations for a contract to fabricate and deliver a “significant” proportion of Reunification monopiles for the Teesside offshore wind farm. PAGE 2 Middlemoor winning hand in south Wales Vestas is in pole position to land a plum supply RWE npower renewables with Nordex for 14 N90 middle when two contract at one of the largest remaining onshore has thrown in the towel 2.5MW units and has landowners decided in wind farms in England, RWE npower renewables’ at an 11-turbine wind roped Powersystems UK 2005 to proceed instead 18-turbine Middlemoor project in Northumberland. farm in south Wales and to oversee electrical with Pennant. offloaded the asset to works. Parent company Years of wrangling PAGE 3 local developer Pennant Walters Group will take ensued between Walters. care of civil engineering. environmental regulators Huhne hits the high notes The utility sold the The 35MW project is due and planners in Bridgend Energy secretary Chris Huhne took aim at “faultfinders consented four-turbine online by early 2013. and Rhondda Cynon Taf and curmudgeons who hold forth on the impossibility portion of its Fforch Nest The reunification of who were keen to see of renewables” in a strongly worded keynote address project in Bridgend and Fforch Nest and Pant-y- the projects rationalised to RenewableUK 2011 in Manchester this week. is in line to divest the Wal brings to an end a using a shared access remaining seven units if decade-long struggle and grid connection. PAGE 4 approved at public inquiry. between rival developers Bridgend council Pennant is incorporating and landowners at an eventually approved all Thanet cables swap job Fforch Nest into its upland plot straddling a 14 turbines in its Red7Marine is gearing up to replace two inter-array neighbouring 10-turbine local authority boundary jurisdiction in 2009 but cables at the 300MW Thanet offshore wind farm Pant-y-Wal scheme and in Ogmore Vale. the planning conditions originally installed by the now-defunct Subocean. has already reached Fforch Nest was imposed on Pant-y-Wal PAGE 5 financial close with originally developed as a and Fforch Nest were Lloyds TSB to build out single farm by RWE’s said to be too onerous to Rebuilding UK supports the first 14 machines. predecessor National be co-ordinated by two Government unveils plans to trim wind sector’s sails The Welsh developer Wind Power but the site developers with but give marine energy development a long-sought has signed a contract was split down the separate sets of 3 leg-up in its Renewables Obligation banding review. NEWS FOCUS STARTS ON PAGE 6 SSE pulls Ballast for West Islay bid the plug on Independent renewables developer DP Energy has Waterhead teamed up with Rolls-Royce TGL to pursue a 30MW SSE Renewables has tidal energy array off West Islay in the Western Isles. spiked plans to build a PAGE 72.5MW wind farm at 13 Waterhead Moor in North Ayrshire. Installation vessel new tack The utility said the A2Sea and partner Teekay are finalising designs for a site near Largs faced “a next-generation jacket installation vessel that could range of construction hit the market in the first quarter of 2014. and planning challenges” PAGE 14 and was complicated by Mabey Bridge in the saddle its post-application The first completed turbine tower sections to leave Wales chorus of disapproval designation as a special Mabey Bridge’s £38m manufacturing facility in The Welsh government has come under a barrage of protection area. Chepstow have been delivered and installed in South criticism for its onshore wind track record at the SSE originally applied Yorkshire. A dozen sections were erected at Banks National Assembly’s ongoing energy inquiry. to build Waterhead in Renewables’ 8MW Marr wind farm on behalf of PAGE 17 2004. It then replaced turbine supplier Repower. Photo: Mabey Bridge those plans with an Renewable energy consultants evolved design in 2010. “Having listened to the concerns of the key consultees we (decided) end-to-end solutions for the to focus elsewhere,” renewable energy industry said director of onshore renewables Dave Gardner. Technical by nature... 2 offshore reNews 27 October 2011 Deep Diver standing tall for return to Kentish Flats Double grid Fugro Seacore has good progress prior to steel leg section sheared incident and has now completed repairs on its this with about two- when the jack-up barge engaged experts to tie-in deal jack-up barge Deep Diver thirds completed,” said was raising its four advise on how to after an accident at Kentish Flats extension supporting legs. proceed,” said Loman. for Dogger Vattenfall’s proposed project manager Goran The severed section Separately, Vattenfall Kentish Flats offshore Loman. remains embedded 1.5 submitted its pre- Bank zone wind farm extension. “Deep Diver… will metres below the application for the up to Forewind has signed two The 30-metre vessel return to the area to seabed. 51MW extension to the 1GW network connection lost part of a leg while continue surveys shortly “Vattenfall has Infrastructure Planning offers with National Grid carrying out geotechnical with the work due to be informed the Marine Commission. for projects planned for surveys at the site but is completed towards the Management The IPC will decide the 9GW Dogger Bank now ready to leave end of October and early Organisation, the Port of whether to validate the offshore wind Round 3 Lowestoft harbour. November.” London Authority and application by the zone. “The survey had made He explained that a the Crown Estate of the middle of next month. The consortium said that, subject to technical studies, the TAG in frame to share Briefs links would be located at • Seaway Heavy Lifting an existing substation at has been awarded a Lackenby near Teesside monopile job foundation installation Middlesborough in TAG Energy Solutions is job would be TAG’s first wind farm’s 27 Siemens contract at the Riffgat Teesside. in negotiations with significant fabrication 2.3MW turbines are wind farm off Germany. The offers are in Dutch company SIF to contract since it opened expected to be fully The company will tackle addition to a 1GW grid fabricate and deliver a its £20m, 6920 square- operational by end-2012. monopiles at EWE and offer already signed for “significant” proportion metre fabrication facility TAG has meanwhile Enova’s 30-turbine a connection at the of monopiles for the at the end of September. joined 18 other project next summer. Creyke Beck substation Teesside offshore wind Contractor Van Oord companies to form local Riffgat will feature in the East Riding of farm. selected SIF to supply supply chain initiative Siemens 3.6MW turbines Yorkshire. Talks over a sub- the 62MW wind farm’s Energi Coast. at a site some 15km off Forewind head of contract for the north- monopiles earlier this The renewables group the island of Borkum. electrical systems David east England outfit to month. features MPI Offshore, Water depths are up to Flood said the Dogger produce some of the Dutch company JDR Cables, Tata Steel 23 metres. partners “will now be project’s 27 foundations Smulders was awarded and Heerema, among able to proceed with are expected to the contract to others. • Transmission operator determining the conclude in the near manufacture the It was set up to TenneT has kicked off optimum onshore cable future, sources said. transition pieces. ensure the region wins initial permitting for the routes and coastal cable One added the deal is A2Sea jack-up vessel its fair share of the Borwin 3 and Dolwin 3 landfall points to “right on the cusp” of Sea Jack will install the supply chain market as next-generation grid connect the two 1GW being finalised. foundations in the first the UK moves towards connections in the offshore wind farms to If secured the half of next year. The Round 3. German North Sea. the electricity network”. Marine round-up • Marine renewables is wave and tidal will be made available for to gain the full level of new board of directors. to receive a £35m cash “improve capability and supply chain ROCs available”, which The company, whose injection from the infrastructure.” development. requires state aid 80-tonne demonstration Scottish government, The government will approval. unit capsized and sank including an £18m fund consult with industry • Hammerfest Strom has off Southwold in 2009, is to support the roll-out of over the nature of kicked off subsea cable • Wave developer developing a direct drive early arrays. projects to be supported works at the European Trident Energy has system to harness wave Holyrood’s largest by the £18m pot. Marine Energy Centre’s relocated from Suffolk to energy at the base of ever commitment to Additional resources will Fall of Warness tidal test Glasgow and appointed a offshore wind turbines. site in Orkney ahead of a Shipping 1MW turbine installation. Handling • DECC will seek European approval to Transport allow marine energy projects to access both Renewable Obligation certificates and capital support. Route surveying The department wants T: +44 1422 255233 Reporting for EIA’s recipients of the planned E: [email protected] Swept path analysis £20m Marine Energy I: www.collett.co.uk ‘Test drive’ of routes Array Demonstrator Supporting Offshore Wind Project management (MEAD) fund to “be able www.bnoffshore.com 27 October 2011 reNews news 3 Double grid Briefs Vestas winning hand tie-in deal • Maritime technology new 40kW PowerBuoy for company SMD has installation at its at 54MW Middlemoor for Dogger teamed up with Blade Santoña wave site in Vestas is in pole position another month.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Supply Chain for Round 3
    Offshore Wind UK Market Study 2011 A common initiative with Preface Strong Norwegian competence lies within the offshore sector and stems from more than 100 years of maritime shipping and North Sea oil and gas activities. The fine-tuned capabilities are now transferred to the offshore wind sector for technology and services conceptualisation. Companies developing the North Sea wind resources could benefit from the lessons learned in Norway and add complementary expertise in order to achieve their targets. In order to inform the Norwegian offshore industry participants about the opportunities in the two most important markets for offshore wind competence, Innovation Norway and INTPOW – Norwegian Renewable Energy Partners have collaborated to commission two studies - Offshore Wind Germany and Offshore Wind UK, both inspired by the two Norwegian Offshore Wind Clusters Arena NOWand Windcluster Mid-Norway. In order to promote the Norwegian offshore wind capabilities, Norwegian Renewable Energy Partners – INTPOW and Innovation Norway have also commissioned a market Study and mapping of the emerging Norwegian offshore wind supply chain. Innovation Norway Innovation Norway promotes nationwide industrial development profitable to both the business economy and Norway‟s national economy, helps to release the potential of different districts and regions by contributing towards innovation, internationalisation and promotion. Norwegian Renewable Energy Partners - INTPOW INTPOW promotes the Norwegian renewable energy industries internationally and facilitates
    [Show full text]
  • Cameron Tait P Post
    TRANSITION Meeting Britain’s energy BY needs together CONSENT Cameron Tait p post ABOUT THE FABIAN SOCIETY The Fabian Society is Britain’s oldest political think tank. Since 1884 the society has played a central role in developing political ideas and public policy on the left. It aims to promote greater equality of power and opportunity; the value of collective public action; a vibrant, tolerant and accountable democracy; citizenship, liberty and human rights; sustainable development; and multilateral international co-operation. Through a wide range of publications and events the society influences political and public thinking, but also provides a space for broad and open-minded debate, drawing on an unrivalled external network and its own expert research and analysis. Its programme offers a unique breadth, encompassing national conferences and expert seminars; periodicals, books, reports and digital communications; and commissioned and in-house research and comment. The Society is alone among think tanks in being a democratically-constituted membership organisation, with almost 7,000 members. Over time our membership has included many of the key thinkers on the British left and every Labour prime minister. Today we count over 200 parliamentarians in our number. The voluntary society includes 70 local societies, the Fabian Women’s Network and the Young Fabians, which is itself the leading organisation on the left for young people to debate and influence political ideas. The society was one of the original founders of the Labour party and is constitutionally affiliated to the party. We are however editorially, organisationally and financially independent and work with a wide range of partners from all political persuasions and none.
    [Show full text]
  • TOP 100 POWER PEOPLE 2016 the Movers and Shakers in Wind
    2016 Top 100 Power People 1 TOP 100 POWER PEOPLE 2016 The movers and shakers in wind Featuring interviews with Samuel Leupold from Dong Energy and Ian Mays from RES Group © A Word About Wind, 2016 2016 Top 100 Power People Contents 2 CONTENTS Compiling the Top 100: Advisory panel and ranking process 4 Interview: Dong Energy’s Samuel Leupold discusses offshore 6 Top 100 breakdown: Statistics on this year’s table 11 Profiles: Numbers 100 to 41 13 Interview: A Word About Wind meets RES Group’s Ian Mays 21 Profiles: Numbers 40 to 6 26 Top five profiles:The most influential people in global wind 30 Top 100 list: The full Top 100 Power People for 2016 32 Next year: Key dates for your diary in 2017 34 21 Facing the future: Ian Mays on RES Group’s plans after his retirement © A Word About Wind, 2016 2016 Top 100 Power People Editorial 3 EDITORIAL resident Donald Trump. It is one of The company’s success in driving down the Pthe biggest shocks in US presidential costs of offshore wind over the last year history but, in 2017, Trump is set to be the owes a great debt to Leupold’s background new incumbent in the White House. working for ABB and other big firms. Turn to page 6 now if you want to read the The prospect of operating under a climate- whole interview. change-denying serial wind farm objector will not fill the US wind sector with much And second, we went to meet Ian Mays joy.
    [Show full text]
  • 1 Knowledge and Landscape in Wind Energy Planning
    Knowledge and landscape in wind energy planning Maria Lee* ‘Landscape’ is relatively underexplored in legal scholarship,1 notwithstanding its occasional centrality to legal analysis, and the ways in which law contributes to the shaping of landscape.2 Landscape is also intriguing from the perspective of one of the key preoccupations of environmental lawyers, exposing starkly the perennial tension between expert and lay discourses: whilst intuitively open to lay intervention, diverse values, and local experiences of the world, landscape is simultaneously subjected to highly technical, expert-based discourses and assessments. This makes landscape a promising area in which to explore ideas of knowledge in law. Most of the legal literature on ‘knowledge’ focuses on the ways in which different ‘expert’ knowledges find their way into, and then shape, legal processes and decisions. In this paper, I am more concerned with the ways in which the planning system, and planning law, receives different knowledge claims, and accepts some of them as things we ‘know’ about the world for the purposes of reason giving. Although the planning system does not ‘find facts’, planning, like other areas of law, inevitably both shapes and is based on an inextricable combination of facts and values. Wind energy is an especially fruitful area for the exploration of landscape, since wind farms consistently raise concerns about landscape and seascape. In this paper, I explore knowledge claims on landscape within the context of applications for development consent for large wind farms, those which fall within the criteria for a ‘nationally significant infrastructure project’ (NSIP) under the Planning Act 2008.3 My discussion turns around four tentative categories of knowledge claim, categories that are not fixed or easily separated, and are irretrievably mixed with other (non-knowledge) types of claim; even their description as ‘knowledge’ may be contested.
    [Show full text]
  • Tonnes Per Year CO2 Saving†
    Wind power is an integral part of the UK Government’s climate change initiative; with the recognition that offshore wind power in particular has the potential to generate a significant amount of the energy needed by the UK itself in coming years. The London Array project forms part of a 7 gigawatt series of projects in the UK, which when complete will provide the energy equivalent to the needs of 7% of the UK¥. Supplying coatings to the London Array is the latest step in AkzoNobel’s experience in the offshore wind power market. Previous work includes supplying high performance coatings to some of the world’s most exciting offshore wind developments including wind farms Alpha Ventus, Greater Gabbard, Beatrice and also Ormonde, a 150MW installation in the Irish Sea. ¥ Source: bwea.co.uk/offshore/info * 470,000 homes powered by the output annually for phase 1 of the project * Based on an average annual household energy consumption of 4,478kWh and site specific data indicating a load factor of at least 39%. † Carbon calculators are based on 430g CO2/kWh and site specific data indicating a load factor of at least 39%. The facts on the size of the project speak for themselves… onshore 1 substation offshore substations 2 km² offshore With a capacity of up to 1000 megawatts (MW), the London Array Offshore 100 area Wind Farm in the outer Thames Estuary is expected to become the world’s wind turbines largest offshore wind farm when the construction of phase one of the project 175 km of offshore cabling is completed towards the end of 2012.
    [Show full text]
  • Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics 2017
    DIGEST OF UNITED KINGDOM ENERGY STATISTICS 2017 July 2017 This document is available in large print, audio and braille on request. Please email [email protected] with the version you require. Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics Enquiries about statistics in this publication should be made to the contact named at the end of the relevant chapter. Brief extracts from this publication may be reproduced provided that the source is fully acknowledged. General enquiries about the publication, and proposals for reproduction of larger extracts, should be addressed to BEIS, at the address given in paragraph XXVIII of the Introduction. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) reserves the right to revise or discontinue the text or any table contained in this Digest without prior notice This is a National Statistics publication The United Kingdom Statistics Authority has designated these statistics as National Statistics, in accordance with the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 and signifying compliance with the UK Statistics Authority: Code of Practice for Official Statistics. Designation can be broadly interpreted to mean that the statistics: ñ meet identified user needs ONCEñ are well explained and STATISTICSreadily accessible HAVE ñ are produced according to sound methods, and BEENñ are managed impartially DESIGNATEDand objectively in the public interest AS Once statistics have been designated as National Statistics it is a statutory NATIONALrequirement that the Code of Practice S TATISTICSshall continue to be observed IT IS © A Crown copyright 2017 STATUTORY You may re-use this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence.
    [Show full text]
  • London Array Offshore Wind Farm Ørsted
    London Array Offshore Wind Farm Ørsted Welcome to London Array London Array is the second largest operational wind farm in the world. The project comprises 175 turbines with a combined total capacity of 630 MW. Ørsted is the largest offshore wind developer in both the world and the UK. Since 2004 we have been developing, constructing and operating offshore wind farms in the UK – our biggest market. Our 11 operational offshore wind farms are powering over 3.2 million homes and with another two in construction this number will rise to 5.5 million homes by 2022. In addition to our offshore wind farms, we construct battery-storage projects, ° Barrow Walney Extension ° ° Westermost Rough innovative waste and recycling Walney 1&2 ° ° Burbo Bank Extension ° Hornsea 1&2 West of Duddon Sands ° ° Burbo Bank technology and provide smart energy ° Lincs ° Race Bank products to our commercial and industrial customers. We currently employ 1,000 people in the UK and have ° Gunfleet Sands 1, 2 & 3 already invested over £9.5 billion. We will ° London ArrayArray 1 invest at least a further £3.5 billion by 2021. We are committed for the long-term, both to leading the change to green Wind power under construction energy, and to investing in the communities where we operate. Wind power in operation Welcome to London Array Where is London Array? London Array is situated 20 km (12.4 miles) off the east coast of Britain in the outer Thames Estuary. N Felixstowe W E Essex S Clacton London Array Southend Thames Estuary ° Barrow Walney Extension ° ° Westermost Rough
    [Show full text]
  • Hornsea Project Three Offshore Wind Farm
    Hornsea Project Three Offshore Wind Farm Hornsea Project Three Offshore Wind Farm Environmental Statement Volume 2, Chapter 6 – Commercial Fisheries PINS Document Reference: A6.2.6 APFP Regulation 5(2)(a) Date: May 2018 Chapter 6 - Commercial Fisheries Environmental Statement May 2018 Environmental Impact Assessment Liability Environmental Statement This report has been prepared by RPS, with all reasonable skill, care and diligence within the terms of their contract with Orsted Power (UK) Ltd or a subcontractor to RPS placed under RPS’ contract with Orsted Power (UK) Ltd as Volume 2 the case may be. Chapter 6 – Commercial Fisheries Report Number: A6.2.6 Version: Final Date: May 2018 This report is also downloadable from the Hornsea Project Three offshore wind farm website at: www.hornseaproject3.co.uk Ørsted Prepared by: Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd 5 Howick Place, Checked by: Felicity Browner London, SW1P 1WG Accepted by: Stuart Livesey © Orsted Power (UK) Ltd., 2018. All rights reserved. Approved by: Stuart Livesey Front cover picture: Kite surfer near a UK offshore wind farm © Orsted Hornsea Project Three (UK) Ltd., 2018. i Chapter 6 - Commercial Fisheries Environmental Statement May 2018 Table of Contents List of Tables 6. Commercial Fisheries .......................................................................................................................................... 1 Table 6.1: Summary of NPS EN-3 provisions relevant to commercial fisheries. ................................................... 4 6.1 Introduction
    [Show full text]
  • Final Annual Load Factors for 2018/19 Tnuos Tariffs
    Final Annual Load Factors for 2018/19 TNUoS Tariffs October 2017 NGET: Final ALFs for 2018/19 TNUoS Tariffs October 2017 1 Final Annual Load Factors for 2018/19 TNUoS Tariffs This information paper contains the Final Annual Load Factors (ALFs) that National Grid will use in the calculation of Generation TNUoS charges from April 2018. October 2017 October 2017 Contents Executive Summary 4 Annual Load Factors For The 2018/19 Charging Year 5 Table 1: Annual Load Factors By Generating Station 5 Table 2: Generic Annual Load Factors For The 2018/19 Charging Year 10 Changes to the Draft ALFs 11 The Onshore Wind Generic ALF has changed 11 Edinbane 11 Pen Y Cymoedd 11 Inactive Generators 12 How Are ALFs Calculated? 13 Five Years Of Data 13 Four Years Of Data 14 Three Years Of Data 14 Fewer Than Three Years Of Data 14 Calculation Of Partial Year ALFs 15 Generic ALFs 15 Next Steps 15 Appendix A: Generation Charging Principles 16 CMP268 16 The TNUoS Wider Tariff 16 Other Charges 17 Contact Us If you have any comments or questions on the contents or format of this report, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Team Email & Phone [email protected] 01926 654633 NGET: Final ALFs for 2018/19 TNUoS Tariffs October 2017 3 Executive Summary This document contains the Final Annual Load Factors (ALFs) to be used in the calculation of generator Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) tariffs for 2018/19, effective from 1 April 2018. The ALFs are based on generation data for five years from 2012/13 until 2016/17.
    [Show full text]
  • Future Potential for Offshore Wind in Wales Prepared for the Welsh Government
    Future Potential for Offshore Wind in Wales Prepared for the Welsh Government December 2018 Acknowledgments The Carbon Trust wrote this report based on an impartial analysis of primary and secondary sources, including expert interviews. The Carbon Trust would like to thank everyone that has contributed their time and expertise during the preparation and completion of this report. Special thanks goes to: Black & Veatch Crown Estate Scotland Hartley Anderson Innogy Renewables MHI-Vestas Offshore Wind Milford Haven Port Authority National Grid Natural Resources Wales Ørsted Wind Power Port of Mostyn Prysmian PowerLink The Crown Estate Welsh Government Cover page image credits: Innogy Renewables (Gwynt-y-Môr Offshore Wind Farm). | 1 The Carbon Trust is an independent, expert partner that works with public and private section organizations around the world, helping them to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy. We advise corporates and governments on carbon emissions reduction, improving resource efficiency, and technology innovation. We have world-leading experience in the development of low carbon energy markets, including offshore wind. The Carbon Trust has been at the forefront of the offshore wind industry globally for the past decade, working closely with governments, developers, suppliers, and innovators to reduce the cost of offshore wind energy through informing policy, supporting business decision-making, and commercialising innovative technology. Authors: Rhodri James Manager [email protected]
    [Show full text]
  • Working at Heights
    COMMUNICATION HUB FOR THE WIND ENERGY INDUSTRY SPECIALIST SURVEYING WORKING AT HEIGHTS LAW SPOTLIGHT ON TYNE & TEES APRIL/MAY 2013 | £5.25 INTRODUCTION ‘SPOTLIGHT’ ON THE TYNE & THE TEES CONTINUING OUR SUCCESSFUL REGULAR FEATURES company/organisation micropage held ‘Spotlight On’ featureS WE We can boast no fewer than 9 separate within our website, so that you can learn AGAIN VISIT THE TYNE & TEES features within this edition. Some much more in all sorts of formats. AS ‘an area of excellence are planned and can be found in our IN THE WIND ENERGY INDUSTRY ‘Forthcoming Features’ tab on our These have already become very popular THROUGHOUT EUROPE AND website – we do however react to editorial as it links the printed magazine in a very beyond’ received, which we believe is important interactive way – a great marketing tool to the industry and create new features to for our decision making readership to The area is becoming more and more suit. find out about products and services important to the wind energy industry. immediately following the reading of an As you will see the depth and breadth Therefore please do not hesitate to let us interesting article. Contact the commercial of the companies and organisations know about any subject area which you department to find out how to get one for who have contributed to this feature do feel is important to the continued progress your company. not disappoint. of the industry and we will endeavour to bring it to the fore. The feature boasts the largest page Click to view more info count so far which stretches over 40 WIND ENERGY INDUSTRY SKILLS GAP pages! – initiative update = Click to view video I year ago we reported that there were 4 COLLABORATION AND THE VESSEL main areas to focus on if we are to satisfy CO-OPERATIVE that need and would include a focused Our industry lead article in this edition approach in the following areas.
    [Show full text]
  • Prime Minister David Cameron Inaugurates World's
    Press Release 4 July 2013 Prime Minister David Cameron inaugurates world’s largest offshore wind farm 630MW London Array powering half a million UK homes DONG Energy, E.ON and Masdar today, (4 July 2013) officially opened the world’s largest offshore wind farm, London Array, at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister David Cameron, alongside other dignitaries. Over 350 people attended the inauguration at Turner Contemporary in Margate, Kent. London Array, the 630MW offshore wind farm located in the Outer Thames Estuary, first started generating power in October 2012. The 175th turbine was bought online in March 2013 and London Array is now celebrating the completion and full operation of the site, which could supply around 500,000 UK homes with electricity each year. Construction began in July 2009 when work started to build a new onshore substation on the north Kent coast to flow the energy generated by London Array straight into the national grid. Offshore the first foundation was installed in March 2011; the 175th and final Siemens 3.6MW turbine was installed on time in December 2012. Over 75 organisations have helped to build London Array with over 6,700 individuals involved. Speaking at the launch event, Prime Minister, David Cameron said: "This is a great day for Kent and a great day for Britain. London Array has been built by some of the bravest seamen, the most talented engineers and hardest workers. It will bring benefits to Kent for years to come." 1/3 Brent Cheshire, UK Country Chairman, DONG Energy said: “With the addition of London Array, DONG Energy has now installed enough offshore wind in the UK to power 1 million homes.
    [Show full text]