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West of Duddon Sands

Operational389 MWChecked 6 October 2026Last changed in the dataset 20 August 2020

Technology
Offshore wind
Capacity
389 MW
Status
Operational
Operator or applicant
Scottish Power Renewables & Orsted (formerly Dong Energy)
Location
Off Duddon Sands, Cumbria. East Irish Sea, Offshore, United Kingdom
Planning authority
DECC (S36)
First operating
2014
Turbines
108

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  • 1 April 2006 Planning application submitted
  • 4 September 2008 Planning permission granted
  • 21 May 2013 Construction started
  • 30 October 2014 Operational

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