RWE’s Rampion offshore wind farm, off the UK’s southern coast, has achieved its power generation target for 2021, despite less wind.
The wind farm, commissioned in 2018, has now completed its third fully operational year, meeting the annual power target of just under 1400 gigawatt-hours.
“Despite a year in which we had less wind than normal, we were able to ensure that Rampion generated our target energy supply and reduced carbon emissions by approximately 600,000 tonnes,” said Richard Crowhurst, general manager, Rampion Offshore Wind Farm.
He added: “We accomplished this by working hard to achieve our best year to date for turbine reliability, meaning we utilised the maximum wind power available.
“I want to thank the whole Rampion Operations team who have continued to work safely throughout the pandemic, to achieve this important goal and play their part in keeping the UK’s vital energy infrastructure operating.”