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Welcome to Walney

During the years 2010 and 2011, the Walney (UK) Offshore Windfarms Ltd. has constructed the Walney 1 and Walney 2 offshore wind farms, located approximately 15km off Walney Island, Cumbria, in the Irish Sea.

Entering into commercial operation at the beginning of 2012, the Walney 1 and Walney 2 offshore wind farms were the world’s largest offshore wind farms ever installed with a total capacity of 367.2MW.

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20.04.2012Newsletter no 25 - April 2012
All turbines in Walney 2 have had first power. The construction of the world’s largest offshore wind farm have been completed within only two years.

20.03.2012Newsletter no. 24 - March 2012
As the wind farm is approaching completion, a series of surveys will be carried out during the next few years to keep an eye on any possible impact the wind farm may have. Only minor impact is expected.

20.02.2012Newsletter no. 23 - February 2012
On 9 February 2012, the world’s largest offshore wind farm, located in the East Irish Sea, was officially inaugurated by Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change

Offshore wind power leader

Developing offshore wind farms since 1991, we are market leader in offshore wind power generation. Additionally, we have extensive experience in operating on- and offshore wind turbines.
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