Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm— 317 MW Wind
The Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, located in the United Kingdom at coordinates 53.1167° N, 1.1333° E, represents a major advancement in renewable energy generation. With a capacity of 317 MW, this wind farm plays a crucial role in the UK's energy mix, contributing to the country’s ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions and increasing the share of renewable energy sources. The facility employs state-of-the-art offshore wind turbine technology, which captures wind energy over the sea and converts it into electricity. This method is particularly effective in the UK, where wind resources are abundant. Sheringham Shoal is operated by Equinor ASA, a company known for its commitment to sustainable energy solutions. The operational context of the wind farm is significant, as it not only provides clean, renewable energy to the national grid but also supports local economies through job creation and investment. The UK government’s energy policies strongly support the expansion of renewable energy, making projects like Sheringham Shoal essential in achieving national climate goals. Overall, the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm stands as a testament to the UK’s leadership in renewable energy and its commitment to a sustainable energy future.
16 years old
United Kingdom, Europe
- 114. largest of 3,024 plants in United Kingdom
- #5,923 worldwide by installed capacity
- #81 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.2% of the installed capacity of United Kingdom
16 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Equinor ASA operates 2 plants totalling 352 MW
156 plants within 100 km, 10,141 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm is a wind power plant producing approximately 833 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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