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Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm317 MW Wind

WindRenewableVerified: Feb 2026

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.

Capacity
317 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Equinor ASA
Location
53.1167°, 1.1333°

United Kingdom, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Wind fleet average: 14.4 years

Operator portfolio

Equinor ASA operates 2 plants totalling 352 MW

Regional density

156 plants within 100 km, 10,141 MW combined

Nearest plant: Sheringham Shoal BMU 1 & 2 (2.3 km)

Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 53.116700, 1.133330
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Carbon Footprint

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

United KingdomEnergy Profile

3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
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