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London Array Phase 1

Operational630 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 6 November 2018

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
630 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Location
12 miles (20km) off the Kent and Essex coasts, Offshore, United Kingdom
Planning authority
DECC (S36)
First operating
2013
Turbines
175

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  • 1 June 2005 Planning application submitted
  • 15 December 2006 Planning permission refused
  • 5 September 2007 Planning permission granted
  • 5 September 2007 Appeal granted
  • 1 March 2011 Construction started
  • 6 April 2013 Operational

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