Burbo Bank Extension offshore windfarm officially opened

Dong Energy announced that Burbo Bank Extension offshore windfarm officially opened at liverpool ceremony.The wind farm is a joint venture between DONG Energy (50%) and its partners PKA (25%) and KIRKBI A/S, parent company of the LEGO Group (25%). It is the first offshore wind farm in the world to make commercial use of the MHI Vestas V164-8.0 MW wind turbines.

Just one of these wind turbines produces more energy than the whole of Vindeby, the world’s first offshore windfarm constructed by DONG Energy 25 years ago in Denmark.

DONG Energy Chief Executive, Henrik Poulsen said that Burbo Bank Extension showcases the rapid innovation in the offshore wind industry. Less than ten years ago at Burbo Bank, they were the first to install Siemens 3.6MW wind turbines and in this short time, the wind turbines have more than doubled in capacity. Pushing innovation in this way reduces the cost of electricity from offshore wind and will help to advance the offshore wind industry across the world.

PKA CEO, Peter Damgaard Jensen said that since their first investment in an offshore windfarm in 2011, PKA has focused its strategy on investing in renewables and divesting from coal and oil companies. Today, PKA has invested in four offshore windfarms that provide renewable energy to around a million households. We are proud to be able to provide a good return to the pension savers and at the same time make a positive difference.

LEGO Group CEO, Bali Padda said that they work to leave a positive impact on the planet and he is truly excited about the inauguration of the Burbo Bank Extension offshore windfarm. This development means they have now reached the 100% renewable energy milestone three years ahead of target. Together with their partners, they intend to continue investing in renewable energy to help create a better future for the builders of tomorrow.

Image: Burbo Bank Extension offshore windfarm (Source: Dong Energy)