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 launchAt 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