Project
overview
The UK has the largest
offshore wind resource in the world and this has been estimated
to provide over 33% of the total European potential. This
is enough to power the country nearly three times over. Britain’s
relatively shallow waters and strong winds extend far into
the North Sea. This unlimited and natural resource provided
us with the inspiration and vision to apply to develop the
Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm.
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Key
project characteristics
The Sheringham Shoal
Offshore Wind Farm site was chosen in the Greater Wash for
the following reasons:
- Government approved area for development
- High wind speeds
- Favourable water depths
- Access to the wind farm
- Shipping intensity and impact
- Grid connection options
- No protected or scientifically designated areas
- Relatively low fishing activity
Overview of the proposed project
The minimum distance
to shore from the nearest turbine will be approximately 9 nautical
miles and the turbines will be supported by foundations
secured to the sea bed.
The total area of
the site will be approximately 14 sq. miles, (35 sq. km).
The Sheringham Shoal
Offshore Wind Farm will consist of approximately 45 - 108 wind
turbines. The turbines rated power will be between approximately
3.0 and 7.0 MW, with an estimated maximum power capacity of
315 MW.
Modern wind turbines
have been successfully deployed offshore in the UK, Sweden,
Demark, Ireland and The Netherlands. The final turbine model
for this wind farm has not yet been selected and will be subject
to a competitive tendering process.
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Visualisations,
animations and photographs
To get an idea
of what the wind farm will look like and activities underway,
please visit the project gallery.
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