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Race Bank (Phase 2)

Operational284 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 20 August 2020

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
284 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Orsted (formerly Dong Energy)/ Macquarie Group
Location
Race Bank , Greater Wash, Offshore, United Kingdom
Planning authority
DECC (S36)
First operating
2018
Turbines
45, 154 m to tip

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  • 23 January 2009 Planning application submitted
  • 7 July 2016 Construction started
  • 1 February 2018 Operational

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