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Centrica (Lincs)

Operational270 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 1 May 2018

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
270 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Ørsted
Location
8 Km of Skegness, Offshore, United Kingdom
Planning authority
DECC (S36)
First operating
2013
Turbines
75

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  • 24 January 2007 Planning application submitted
  • 21 October 2008 Planning permission granted
  • 1 March 2010 Construction started
  • 24 July 2013 Operational

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