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==Planning==
==Planning==
The project was originally developed by Warwick Energy Limited, who set up a subsidiary called Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited. The wind farm planning application was filed in April 2009.<ref>[http://www.4coffshore.com/windfarms/dudgeon-united-kingdom-uk04.html Dudgeon], www.4coffshore.com</ref> The application was for between 56 and 168 [[Wind turbine|turbines]] depending on final chosen design with a [[Intermittent energy source#Terminology|nameplate capacity]] of 560&nbsp;[[Megawatt|MW]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.bwea.com/ukwed/offshore.asp | title=UKWED Offshore wind farms | publisher=[[RenewableUK]] | accessdate=2011-02-24}}</ref>
The project was originally developed by Warwick Energy Limited, who set up a subsidiary called Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited. The wind farm planning application was filed in April 2009.<ref>[http://www.4coffshore.com/windfarms/dudgeon-united-kingdom-uk04.html Dudgeon], www.4coffshore.com</ref> The application was for between 56 and 168 [[Wind turbine|turbines]] depending on final chosen design with a [[Intermittent energy source#Terminology|nameplate capacity]] of 560&nbsp;[[Megawatt|MW]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.bwea.com/ukwed/offshore.asp | title=UKWED Offshore wind farms | publisher=[[RenewableUK]] | accessdate=2011-02-24 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110319125548/http://www.bwea.com/ukwed/offshore.asp | archivedate=2011-03-19 | df= }}</ref>


In July 2012 the government gave planning approval for Warwick Energy to construct a wind farm to the capacity of 560MW.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-18735802 | title=Wind farms off East coast approved by government | publisher=BBC |date=6 July 2012 | accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref> In October 2012 [[Statoil]] and [[Statkraft]] acquired the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project through the acquisition of all shares from Warwick Energy.<ref name="statoil1">{{Cite web | url=http://www.statoil.com/en/newsandmedia/news/2012/pages/17oct_dudgeon.aspx | title=Statoil and Statkraft acquire Dudgeon offshore wind power project | publisher=www.statoil.com |date= 17 October 2012 | accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref> A review of the project was undertaken after the project was acquired by Statoil and Statkraft, and in December 2013 it was announced that the capacity of the wind farm would be reduced from 560MW to 402MW.<ref name="dow1">{{Cite web | url= http://dudgeonoffshorewind.co.uk/news/news23_12_13.php| title=DECC Consent Granted for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm Planning Variations | publisher=dudgeonoffshorewind.co.uk |date= 23 December 2013 | accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref>
In July 2012 the government gave planning approval for Warwick Energy to construct a wind farm to the capacity of 560MW.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-18735802 | title=Wind farms off East coast approved by government | publisher=BBC |date=6 July 2012 | accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref> In October 2012 [[Statoil]] and [[Statkraft]] acquired the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project through the acquisition of all shares from Warwick Energy.<ref name="statoil1">{{Cite web | url=http://www.statoil.com/en/newsandmedia/news/2012/pages/17oct_dudgeon.aspx | title=Statoil and Statkraft acquire Dudgeon offshore wind power project | publisher=www.statoil.com |date= 17 October 2012 | accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref> A review of the project was undertaken after the project was acquired by Statoil and Statkraft, and in December 2013 it was announced that the capacity of the wind farm would be reduced from 560MW to 402MW.<ref name="dow1">{{Cite web | url=http://dudgeonoffshorewind.co.uk/news/news23_12_13.php | title=DECC Consent Granted for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm Planning Variations | publisher=dudgeonoffshorewind.co.uk | date=23 December 2013 | accessdate=30 January 2014 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201182440/http://dudgeonoffshorewind.co.uk/news/news23_12_13.php | archivedate=1 February 2014 | df= }}</ref>


In January 2014 it was announced that two contracts had been awarded to [[Siemens]] for the engineering, supply, assembly, commissioning and service of 67 6MW wind turbines for the project.<ref name="statoil2">{{Cite web | url=http://www.statoil.com/en/NewsAndMedia/News/2014/Pages/13Jan_Dudgeon.aspx | title=Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm contracts to Siemens plc | publisher=www.statoil.com |date= 14 January 2014 | accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref> Statoil and Statkraft made the final investment decision on 1 July 2014 and announced that they would proceed with the project.<ref name="ren">{{cite web|url=http://renews.biz/69506/norwegians-green-light-dudgeon/|title=Norwegians green light Dudgeon|publisher=reNEWS|date=1 July 2014|accessdate=22 July 2014}}</ref>
In January 2014 it was announced that two contracts had been awarded to [[Siemens]] for the engineering, supply, assembly, commissioning and service of 67 6MW wind turbines for the project.<ref name="statoil2">{{Cite web | url=http://www.statoil.com/en/NewsAndMedia/News/2014/Pages/13Jan_Dudgeon.aspx | title=Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm contracts to Siemens plc | publisher=www.statoil.com |date= 14 January 2014 | accessdate=30 January 2014}}</ref> Statoil and Statkraft made the final investment decision on 1 July 2014 and announced that they would proceed with the project.<ref name="ren">{{cite web|url=http://renews.biz/69506/norwegians-green-light-dudgeon/|title=Norwegians green light Dudgeon|publisher=reNEWS|date=1 July 2014|accessdate=22 July 2014}}</ref>

Revision as of 13:11, 14 September 2017

Dudgeon Wind Farm
Map
CountryEngland, United Kingdom
Location32km north of Cromer, Norfolk
Coordinates53°14′56″N 1°23′24″E / 53.249°N 1.39°E / 53.249; 1.39
StatusUnder construction
Commission date2017 (2017)
Owner(s)Statoil: 35%
Masdar: 35%
Statkraft: 30%
Wind farm
TypeOffshore
Distance from shore32 km (20 mi)
Hub height
  • 110 m (360 ft)
Rotor diameter154 m
Power generation
Units operational67
Make and modelSiemens 6 MW
Nameplate capacity402 MW
Annual net output
  • 1.7 TW h
External links
Websitedudgeonoffshorewind.co.uk
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Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm is an offshore wind farm being developed 32 km north of Cromer off the coast of Norfolk, in the North Sea, England. It is owned by Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited (DOW), a subsidiary of Statoil, Masdar and Statkraft. The site is a relatively flat area of seabed between the Cromer Knoll and Inner Cromer Knoll sandbanks and is one of the furthest offshore sites currently being developed around the UK.

The project includes constructing the wind turbines and their foundations, building an offshore substation and an onshore substation at Necton, installing power cables both undersea and onshore, as well as connection to the UK National Grid. This work is estimated to take about two years and cost in the region of £1.5bn. The wind farm should be fully operational by the end of 2017.

Planning

The project was originally developed by Warwick Energy Limited, who set up a subsidiary called Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited. The wind farm planning application was filed in April 2009.[1] The application was for between 56 and 168 turbines depending on final chosen design with a nameplate capacity of 560 MW.[2]

In July 2012 the government gave planning approval for Warwick Energy to construct a wind farm to the capacity of 560MW.[3] In October 2012 Statoil and Statkraft acquired the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project through the acquisition of all shares from Warwick Energy.[4] A review of the project was undertaken after the project was acquired by Statoil and Statkraft, and in December 2013 it was announced that the capacity of the wind farm would be reduced from 560MW to 402MW.[5]

In January 2014 it was announced that two contracts had been awarded to Siemens for the engineering, supply, assembly, commissioning and service of 67 6MW wind turbines for the project.[6] Statoil and Statkraft made the final investment decision on 1 July 2014 and announced that they would proceed with the project.[7]

In September 2014 it was announced that Masdar had purchased 35%, half of Statoil's shares, of Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited. Statoil now holds a 35% share, Masdar a 35% share and Statkraft a 30% share in Dudgeon Offshore Wind Limited.[8]

Construction

Work began onshore in Norfolk to install the underground cables and construct the substations on March 26, 2015.[9] The turbine foundations were laid in 2016, with turbine installation occurring in 2017, the first coming on line in early February 2017.[10]

Final commissioning is planned for the end of 2017.[7]

Service and maintenance

In late 2014 the Danish company Esvagt was awarded a 5 year contract for service and maintenance. The Service Operation Vessel (SOV) Esvagt Njord will handle the task, and as the first of this kind on a British offshore wind farm, all facilities like workshops, storage facilities and accommodation for up to 40 wind turbine technicians from Siemens, will be located on the ship. The wind turbine technicians will live on the ship and walk to work on the wind turbines via the norwegian UpTime gangway system. The vessel was delivered to Great Yarmouth on 6 September 2016, from where it is operating. [11] [12]

References

  1. ^ Dudgeon, www.4coffshore.com
  2. ^ "UKWED Offshore wind farms". RenewableUK. Archived from the original on 2011-03-19. Retrieved 2011-02-24. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Wind farms off East coast approved by government". BBC. 6 July 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  4. ^ "Statoil and Statkraft acquire Dudgeon offshore wind power project". www.statoil.com. 17 October 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  5. ^ "DECC Consent Granted for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm Planning Variations". dudgeonoffshorewind.co.uk. 23 December 2013. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm contracts to Siemens plc". www.statoil.com. 14 January 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Norwegians green light Dudgeon". reNEWS. 1 July 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  8. ^ "Masdar Invests In Offshore Wind Farm; Expanding Its Presence In The UK Wind Energy Market". Masdar website.
  9. ^ "Onshore work kicks off at Dudgeon". reNEWS. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
  10. ^ https://www.statoil.com/en/news/first-electricity-delivered-from-dudgeon.html
  11. ^ http://www.offshorewind.biz/2016/09/09/esvagt-njord-joins-dudgeon-owf-team-in-great-yarmouth-video/
  12. ^ http://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/esvagt/pressreleases/good-quality-delivery-of-the-esvagt-njord-from-the-shipyard-1764522
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