Gunfleet Sands 1 is a 108 MW wind power plant located in the United Kingdom, operated by Orsted (formerly Dong Energy). The plant's commissioning year is not specified, but it contributes to the UK's wind energy capacity. It ranks as the 55th largest wind plant in the United Kingdom. With 108 MW, it represents 0.35% of the country’s total wind capacity of 30,806 MW. The United Kingdom has 819 wind plants with a combined capacity of 30,806 MW. Compared to the largest wind plant, Hornsea 1 - Heron & Njord at 1,200 MW, Gunfleet Sands 1 is approximately 1/11th the size. Wind power is a vital part of the UK's energy strategy, significantly contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions. The country's extensive coastline and favorable wind conditions support offshore and onshore wind farms. The plant is located approximately 10 miles off the coast of Essex.
20 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- 174. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #9,709 worldwide by installed capacity
- #682 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
20 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Orsted (formerly Dong Energy) operates 12 plants totalling 3,066 MW
268 plants within 100 km, 20,233 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Gunfleet Sands 1 is a wind power plant producing approximately 284 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
United Kingdom- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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