The Government has awarded planning consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm.
The project is part of Vattenfall’s proposed Norfolk Zone and will produce electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of around 2 million UK homes.
When constructed Norfolk Boreas will form part of Vattenfall’s Norfolk Zone alongside its sister project, Norfolk Vanguard, which is awaiting its own consent decision.
Helene Bistrom, Head of Business Area Wind at Vattenfall, said: “This is great news not only for Vattenfall, but for the whole offshore wind sector in the UK and the fight against climate change. Vattenfall’s Norfolk Zone will use the most advanced offshore technology available and is central to our strategy of maximising the benefits of offshore wind in our core markets. We now look forward to receiving consent for Norfolk Vanguard and proceeding with development of these two iconic projects.”
Norfolk Boreas facts
- 1.8 GW installed capacity – enough to power equivalent of 2 million UK homes
- First power expected mid 2020s
- 3 million tonnes of CO2 saved per year
- One rotation of the blade could power an average UK home for more than 2 days
