Robin Rigg is an 180MW offshore wind power project. The project is located in Irish Sea, Scotland, the UK. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently active. It has been developed in multiple phases. The project construction commenced in 2007 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in April 2010. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by RWE Renewables UK, RWE Renewables UK Robin Rigg East and RWE Renewables UK Robin Rigg West. The project is currently owned by RWE Renewables UK with a stake of 100%.
The wind turbines in the Robin Rigg - Phase IA are installed on fixed foundations. An array of monopile foundations feature in the phase.
The wind turbines in the Robin Rigg - Phase IB are installed on fixed foundations. An array of monopile foundations feature in the phase.
The wind turbines in the Robin Rigg - Phase II are installed on fixed foundations. An array of monopile foundations feature in the phase.
The project supplies enough clean energy to power 117,000 households, offsetting 230,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
Development status
The project is currently active. The project construction commenced in 2007 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in April 2010.
Contractors involved
MT Hojgaard and Vattenfall were selected to render engineering procurement construction services for the wind power project.
Vestas Wind Systems was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The project consists of 60 units of V90-3.0 MW turbines, each with 3MW nameplate capacity.
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About RWE Renewables UK
RWE Renewables UK Ltd (RWE) is a investment company for RWE Group and that provides funding to and selling power that engages with stakeholder groups in a variety of formal and informal settings. RWE is headquartered in Coventry, England, the UK.
About RWE Renewables UK Robin Rigg East
RWE Renewables UK Robin Rigg East Ltd (RWE Renewables UK Robin Rigg East) is specialized in generation, transmission, and/or distribution of electric energy. The company is headquartered in United Kingdom.
About RWE Renewables UK Robin Rigg West
RWE Renewables UK Robin Rigg West Ltd (RWE Renewables UK Robin Rigg West) is specialized in generation, transmission, and/or distribution of electric energy. The company is headquartered in United Kingdom.
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