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Lynn

Operational97.2 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 24 August 2017

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
97.2 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
XceCo
Location
5.2km Skegness, Offshore, United Kingdom
Planning authority
DECC (S36)
First operating
2008
Turbines
27

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  • 29 October 2003 Planning application submitted
  • 14 August 2004 Planning permission granted
  • 1 March 2008 Construction started
  • 15 March 2008 Operational

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