UK Wind Energy Locations

Description



The "UK Wind Energy Locations" dataset provides comprehensive details on wind energy projects across the UK, including fields such as the operator, site name, technology type, capacity, number of turbines, status, county, region, and geographical coordinates. Prominent operators like Scottish Power Renewables and Orsted are highlighted, with a notable emphasis on offshore wind projects.

The dataset reveals significant developments in wind energy, showcasing large-scale projects like "Hornsea 4" with a capacity of 14.40 MW and 180 turbines. It also reflects the varying stages of project development, from planning and construction to withdrawn applications, indicating the dynamic and evolving nature of the wind energy sector in the UK.

Interesting observations

High Capacity Sites: The site with the highest capacity is "Hornsea 4" operated by Orsted, with a capacity of 14.40 MW and 180 turbines.

Diverse Operators: There are multiple operators involved in wind energy projects, with Scottish Power Renewables and Orsted being prominent players.

Under Construction: "East Anglia 3 (EA 3)" by Scottish Power Renewables is currently under construction, featuring a capacity of 14.00 MW and 100 turbines.

Offshore Dominance: A significant number of wind energy projects are located offshore, indicating a preference for offshore wind farms.

Withdrawn Applications: Some projects, like "Cirrus Shell Flat Array" by Celtpower, had their planning applications withdrawn, showcasing the challenges in project approval.