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Hywind Scotland Pilot Park (Hywind 2) Demonstrator

Operational30 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 4 July 2018

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
30 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Statoil
Location
Buchan Deeps, 20km off Peterhead, Offshore, United Kingdom
Planning authority
Marine Scotland
First operating
2017
Turbines
5

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  • 27 March 2015 Planning application submitted
  • 30 October 2015 Planning permission granted
  • 27 April 2017 Construction started
  • 27 October 2017 Operational

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