East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm
North Sea, off the Suffolk coast, UK · Under construction (consent granted 2022) · N/A (part of larger East Anglia Hub investment)
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchReceived development consent in 2022, signifying regulatory approval for a significant renewable energy project. - The project's integration into the East Anglia Hub demonstrates a strategic approach to developing multiple wind farms in a coordinated manner. - Delays in onshore works highlight the complexities and potential unforeseen issues in large-scale infrastructure projects, even after consent.
Key engineering challenges
Managing unforeseen engineering challenges during onshore construction, leading to delays. - Installation of up to 75 large offshore wind turbines and associated infrastructure. - Ensuring efficient grid connection and power transmission from the offshore site.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- ScottishPower Renewables (part of Iberdrola)
- Lead contractor
- N/A (multiple contractors, Taylor Woodrow mentioned for supply chain)
- Lead designers
- N/A
- Project type
- new build
- Scale
- Up to 900 MW capacity; up to 75 turbines
- Disciplines
- civil; structural; mechanical; electrical; marine; geotechnical; environmental
- Standards & frameworks
- N/A
Sources: ScottishPower Renewables: https://www.scottishpowerrenewables.com/offshore/east-anglia/east-anglia-two - National Infrastructure Consenting: https://national-infrastructure-consenting.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/projects/EN010078 - Legislation.gov.uk: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/433