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East Anglia 3 (EA 3)

Under Construction1400 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 2 December 2025

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
1400 MW
Status
Under Construction
Operator or applicant
Scottish Power Renewables
Location
East Anglia Offshore Wind Three, Underground Cabling Between Bramford And Bawdsey, Lowestoft, Offshore, NR32, United Kingdom
Planning authority
The Planning Inspectorate - National Infrastructure
Planning application
EN010056
Turbines
100, 282 m to tip

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  • 18 November 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 7 August 2017 Planning permission granted
  • 1 June 2025 Construction started

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