Walney Extension

GPTKB entity

Properties (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf offshore wind farm
gptkbp:airlines excellent wind conditions
gptkbp:area 145 km²
gptkbp:capacity 659 MW
gptkbp:climate enhances climate resilience.
gptkbp:communityEngagement local consultations
gptkbp:communityPartnerships with universities
gptkbp:communityPrograms local job creation
gptkbp:communitySupport strong community support
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 2018
gptkbp:constructionStarted 2017
gptkbp:decommissioningDate in place
gptkbp:developer Orsted
gptkbp:economicImpact boosts local economy
gptkbp:employs creates jobs in construction and maintenance
gptkbp:energyEfficiency wind energy
enhances energy security
supports energy transition goals
contributes to energy diversity
over 2.5 TWh annually
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Siemens_Gamesa
up to 200 meters
7.0 MW
87 turbines
gptkbp:environmentalImpact ongoing
positive
completed
gptkbp:firstAwarded 2018
2019
gptkbp:foot low carbon footprint
gptkbp:futurePlans possible future expansions
gptkbp:gridConnection gptkb:Heysham_substation
National Grid
contributes to grid stability
gptkbp:hasFieldOfUse fixed-bottom
gptkbp:hasFunding no public funding involved
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Walney Extension
gptkbp:impact monitored for impact
gptkbp:internationalCooperation collaborates with international partners
gptkbp:investmentFocus £1.5 billion
gptkbp:location Walney_Island,_England
gptkbp:maintenance Barrow-in-Furness
gptkbp:numberOfTeams 87
gptkbp:operationalStatus 2018
gptkbp:owner Orsted
gptkbp:partnerships with local governments
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Walney_Wind_Farm_complex
gptkbp:powerOutput enough to power 600,000 homes
gptkbp:project gptkb:Walney_Extension
2017-2019
operational
private investment
Orsted
awarded for sustainability
gptkbp:publicAccess increased awareness of renewable energy
gptkbp:region gptkb:North_West_England
gptkbp:safetyFeatures excellent
gptkbp:supplyChain local suppliers
promotes supply chain diversity
gptkbp:sustainability reduce carbon emissions
gptkbp:technology utilizes advanced technology
gptkbp:type renewable energy project
gptkbp:waterSource up to 30 meters