Walney Extension Wind farm of Orsted’s set to be complete in 2018

Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm which is a shared ownerships project between Orsted 50% and two leading Danish Pension Funds PFA (25%) and PKA (25%) set to be completed in 2018. Being construccted in 2 phaases using turbine technology from two different manufacturers-Siemens Gamesa and MHI Vestas.

The first three of 47 Siemens Gamesa 7MW turbines have now been installed in the second and final phase of construction. MHI Vestas has already installed the first phase with 40 of its 8MW turbines and commissioning is now nearing completion. Once fully complete in the second half of 2018, Walney Extension will be capable of generating enough green energy to be able to suffice for more than half a million UK homes.

Andrew Cotterell, Walney Extension Programme Director at Ørsted, said: “We are very pleased with the progress we are making on the project and remain on schedule, despite some quite challenging weather conditions. In general, both offshore and onshore works are well advanced and our focus is set on completion in the second half of 2018.”