Atlantic Array

Atlantic Array

The Atlantic Array is an offshore wind farm planned for the coast of North Devon, England. With its 1.5 gigawatt capacity, it is one of the world's largest proposed offshore wind farms. [ [http://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/paginas/Contenidosecciones.asp?ID=991&Tipo=&Nombre=Renewable%20energy%20news Meet the world's largest offshore windfarm] ]

The completed wind farm could consist of 350 wind turbines, which the proposers say is enough to power more than 1,000,000 homes. The wind farm has been proposed by Farm Energy2 and, if built, could cost £3bn. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/6664005.stm Largest offshore windfarm planned] ]

The Atlantic Array proposal is a potential site within the UK's third round of offshore wind developments. Farm Energy2 are expected to submit a bid in early 2009 to the Crown Estate (owners of the UK seabed) for a lease to fully develop and build the project. [ [http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/our_portfolio/marine/33_energy_and_telecoms-2/offshore_wind_energy.htm The Crown Estate - Offshore Wind Energy] ]

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