Norfolk Wind Zone, UK
Name of the Project
Norfolk Wind Zone.
Location
In the North Sea off the coast of Norfolk, in England, in the UK.
Project Owner/s
Swedish multinational power company Vattenfall.
Project Description
The Norfolk Wind Zone comprises the Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas offshore wind farms.
The planned 3.6 GW total installed capacity will make this one of the biggest offshore zones in the world at the time of completion.
The project will comprise between 180 and 312 turbines. The grid connection infrastructure will use high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology. The project will prevent the emission of six-million tonnes a year of carbon dioxide.
Potential Job Creation
About 150 jobs are expected to be created once the wind zone is operational. At peak onshore construction over 400 jobs will be created.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.
Latest Developments
If Vattenfall proceeds with the development of the Norfolk Wind Zone, the intention is to conclude an engineering, procurement, construction and installation contract with Aker Solutions and Siemens Energy.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Aker Solutions and Siemens Energy (preferred bidder grid connection infrastructure).
Contact Details for Project Information
Vattenfall, tel + 44 207 451 1150.
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