London Array facts for kids
Quick facts for kids London Array offshore wind farm |
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The London Array under construction in 2009.
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| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Location | 7 miles (11 km) off North Foreland, Kent |
| Coordinates | 51°37′34″N 1°29′42″E / 51.626°N 1.495°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | March 2011 |
| Commission date | April 2013 |
| Construction cost | £1.8 billion (€2.2 billion) |
| Owner(s) | Wind farm:
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| Developer(s) | London Array Limited |
| Website www.londonarray.com |
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The London Array is a huge wind farm located in the sea. It has 175 wind turbines. These giant turbines help create electricity for homes and businesses.
This amazing wind farm is found about 20 kilometers (12 miles) off the coast of Kent, England. It sits in the outer part of the Thames Estuary. When it was built, the London Array was the biggest offshore wind farm in the world!
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Building the London Array Wind Farm
Building the first part of the London Array started in March 2011. It took about two years to finish this big project. By the middle of 2013, the wind farm was ready.
A Grand Opening
The London Array was officially opened on July 4, 2013. The person who opened it was David Cameron. He was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at that time.
Plans for More Turbines
There were plans to build a second part of the wind farm. This would have added even more turbines. However, these plans were not approved in 2014. This was because people were worried about how it might affect sea birds living in the area.
Images for kids
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Satellite image of the Thames Estuary with London Array top right, and neighbouring wind farm areas.
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London Array under construction 2009 viewed from light aircraft GBIRT
See also
In Spanish: London Array para niños
