The environmental impacts have been assessed in accordance with the regulations for undertaking an Environmental Impact Assessment as laid down by European law.

All assessments undertaken have shown that there will be no significant impacts on coastal processes, bird and marine life or archaeology. Where impacts have been identified, appropriate mitigation measures have been implemented.

The wind farm will contribute to tackling the issue of climate change. It is estimated that over the 20-year operating life of the wind farm, the savings amount to 6.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, together with significant amounts of other greenhouse gases.

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions also contributes to the British Government's commitment to global emissions reduction and climate change control. Also the Government's commitment towards energy diversity and security from a clean, sustainable source is benefited.

The turbines at Burbo Bank are expected to produce an annual output of 315,000,000 kilowatt-hours, which corresponds to the consumption of 80,000 British households.