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Blyth Offshore

Decommissioned4 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 4 June 2019

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
4 MW
Status
Decommissioned
Operator or applicant
Blyth Harbor Wind Ltd
Location
1km off Blyth Harbour, Offshore, United Kingdom
Planning authority
DECC (S36)
First operating
2000
Turbines
2

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  • 22 September 1998 Planning permission granted
  • 1 August 2000 Construction started
  • 1 December 2000 Operational

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