The Crown Estate has received a request from Vattenfall to consider an extension to its 300MW Thanet offshore wind farm off the UK east coast.
Vattenfall unveiled plans in January for an extension of around 34 turbines and up to 340MW some 8km off Kent in water depths of between 13 and 43 metres.
The Crown Estate portfolio manager for offshore energy development Will Apps said: “We recognise that in a small number of instances there may be the potential for extensions to offshore wind farms which our customers may wish to explore.
“Subject to our application process and receiving all the relevant statutory approvals, such projects represent an efficient use of the seabed and would continue to strengthen the UK’s offshore wind pipeline.”
Image: Kentish Flats (Vattenfall)
Crown considers Thanet 2 plan
Seabed landlord receives Vattenfall proposal for up to 340MW extension
By EBS