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Walney 2

Operational184 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 3 September 2020

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
184 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Orsted (formerly Dong Energy)
Location
14km off Walney Island, Irish Sea, Offshore, United Kingdom
Planning authority
DECC (S36)
First operating
2012
Turbines
51

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  • 31 March 2006 Planning application submitted
  • 7 November 2007 Planning permission granted
  • 9 April 2011 Construction started
  • 6 April 2012 Operational

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