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Gunfleet Sands II

Operational64.8 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 20 November 2017

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
64.8 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Orsted (formerly Dong Energy)
Location
5 Miles from the Essex coast at Frinton-on-Sea, Offshore, United Kingdom
Planning authority
DECC (S36)
First operating
2009
Turbines
18

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  • 18 June 2007 Planning application submitted
  • 28 February 2008 Planning permission granted
  • 1 April 2009 Construction started
  • 24 July 2009 Operational

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