Vattenfall has started construction on an offshore wind farm off the Kent coast. The Kentish Flats Extension is expected to cost more than GBP 150 million to build.
Construction started late on Saturday 2 May with the piling of foundations for the 15-turbine scheme 8 kilometres offshore. All wind turbines are expected to be deployed this summer with first power from the 49.5MW scheme expected later in the year. When operational, Kentish Flats Extension will be capable of generating enough power in an average year to meet the equivalent annual electricity demand of 35,000 UK households.
