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Rampion Wind Farm (Extension), (Rampion 2)

Awaiting Construction1200 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 6 May 2025

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
1200 MW
Status
Awaiting Construction (Planning Permission Granted)
Operator or applicant
RWE Renewables UK Limited
Location
Rampion Wind Farm, East Quay, Newhaven, Offshore, BN9, United Kingdom
Planning authority
The Planning Inspectorate - National Infrastructure
Planning application
EN010117
Turbines
90, 325 m to tip

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  • 10 August 2023 Planning application submitted
  • 4 April 2025 Planning permission granted
  • 4 April 2032 Planning permission expired

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