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Burbo Bank

Operational90 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 27 February 2018

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
90 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Orsted (formerly Dong Energy)
Location
Burbo Flats, Liverpool Bay, approximately 6.4km (4.0 miles) from the Sefton coastline and 7.2km (4.5 miles) from North Wirral., Offshore, United Kingdom
Planning authority
DECC (S36)
First operating
2007
Turbines
25

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  • 12 April 2002 Planning application submitted
  • 14 July 2006 Planning permission granted
  • 1 August 2006 Construction started
  • 18 October 2007 Operational

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