Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm

Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier

Statoil ASA
Statkraft AS

Lieu

• Royaume-Uni

Description

The project involves studies, design, construction and operation of a large-size offshore wind farm (317 MW) to be implemented within the North Sea 12-nautical miles zone of Great Britain. The project site is situated in North Norfolk, about 17 km to 20 km off the coastline north of Sheringham and Cromer. The entire wind farm will cover an area of ~35 km2.

Objectifs

It aims at enabling the UK to achieve its ambitious target of electricity consumption based on renewable energy sources in 2020.

Secteur(s)

• Énergie

Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)

GBP 320 million

Coût total (montant approximatif)

GBP 900 million

Aspects environnementaux

By virtue of its technical characteristics the project is classified as an Annex II-project according to the EIA-Directive 85/337/EEC, as amended. National legislation requires a full EIA including public consultation for offshore wind farms. EIA was conducted including a detailed biodiversity assessment, covering marine and terrestrial habitat, mammals, birds, fish and benthic fauna. The approval was granted by the competent authority following extensive public consultation.

Passation des marchés

The promoters are not subject to EU procurement directives (Utilities Directive 2004/17) for the purchase of the project’s equipment as the concession to build an offshore wind farm was granted following a competitive tender (Round 2) launched by the UK government.

Statut

Signé - 16/12/2011