UK to Add 90 New Wind Turbines With Rampion Expansion
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📰 The quick summary: A major offshore windfarm extension off the Sussex coast gets approval to power 1 million British homes with clean energy and create 4,000 construction jobs.
📈 One key stat: The Rampion 2 extension will add 1.2 gigawatts of clean power capacity, enough to meet the electricity needs of approximately 1 million British households.
💬 One key quote: “The UK has a boundless supply of wind that cannot be turned on and off at the whims of dictators and petrostates. It’s time to get off the fossil fuel rollercoaster, roll out clean power, protect our energy security and bring down bills for good.“
1️⃣ The big picture: The UK government has given the green light to significantly expand the Rampion offshore windfarm located off the Sussex coast. The extension project, known as Rampion 2, involves adding 90 new wind turbines to generate clean electricity for approximately 1 million British homes. Beyond the environmental benefits, the project promises to create 4,000 jobs during its construction phase starting next year. After some delays to address local concerns about tourism impacts, this approval marks an important step in the UK’s ambitious plans to dramatically scale up renewable energy capacity this decade.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: This major clean energy project takes the UK closer to its goals of quadrupling offshore wind capacity and creating a clean power system by 2030. The additional 1.2 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity will help reduce reliance on fossil fuels while enhancing Britain’s energy security and independence. Thousands of new jobs will provide economic opportunities for local communities. The project demonstrates that large-scale renewable energy infrastructure can move forward successfully while addressing community concerns through proper consultation and planning.
3️⃣ What’s next: Construction of the Rampion 2 extension is scheduled to begin next year, with developers working to refine and implement plans based on community input received over the past four years. The project team will focus on minimizing impacts on tourism while maximizing benefits for the local Sussex community. Once operational, the expanded windfarm will generate about three-quarters of Sussex’s total electricity needs with clean, renewable power.
Read the full story here: The Guardian – Extension of huge offshore windfarm in Sussex approved
