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Thanet offshore wind farm

North Sea, off the coast of Kent, UK · 2008–2010 (construction completed September 2010) · £780-900 million (2010 prices)

The judgement call

Account-gated at launch

At its completion, it was the world's largest offshore wind farm, demonstrating the rapid scaling of offshore wind technology. - The project showcased efficient installation techniques, with 100 turbines installed in a relatively short timeframe.

Key engineering challenges

Installation of 100 turbines in 100 days, a significant logistical challenge at the time. - Managing environmental challenges in the offshore environment. - Operating in water depths of 20-25 metres.

Project facts

Client / owner
Vattenfall
Lead contractor
N/A (Vestas for turbines)
Lead designers
N/A
Project type
new build
Scale
300 MW capacity; 100 Vestas V90-3MW turbines; covers 35 km2
Disciplines
civil; structural; mechanical; electrical; marine; geotechnical
Standards & frameworks
N/A

Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanet_Wind_Farm - Vattenfall: https://powerplants.vattenfall.com/thanet/ - European Investment Bank: https://www.eib.org/en/projects/all/20070206