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Rampion Offshore Wind Farm (Hastings Zone)400 MW Wind

WindRenewable

The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm, located in the Hastings Zone of the United Kingdom, is a landmark project in the country's shift towards renewable energy generation. With a capacity of 400 MW, this offshore wind facility is operated by E.ON UK and represents a significant step in the UK's commitment to reducing carbon emissions and increasing the share of renewables in the national energy mix. The plant utilizes state-of-the-art offshore wind turbine technology, harnessing the strong winds off the southern coast to generate electricity. Situated at coordinates 50.6400° N and -0.1800° E, the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm is pivotal for the local grid, providing power to thousands of homes and businesses in the region. The significance of this facility is underscored by the UK's ambitious energy policy goals, which aim to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. As one of the prominent offshore wind projects, the Rampion Wind Farm not only contributes to energy security but also supports local economies by creating jobs and promoting sustainable development in the maritime sector.

Capacity
400 MW
Commissioning Year
2018

8 years old

Owner
E.ON UK
Location
50.6400°, -0.1800°

United Kingdom, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 100. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
  • #5,237 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #59 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
  • 0.26% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
Age & fleet comparison

8 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

E.ON UK operates 18 plants totalling 1,834 MW

Regional density

181 plants within 100 km, 8,365 MW combined

Nearest plant: ParkerSteel Shoreham Plant (21.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 50.640000, -0.180000
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Rampion Offshore Wind Farm (Hastings Zone) is a wind power plant producing approximately 1051 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

United KingdomEnergy Profile

3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
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