Triton Knoll is an 855MW offshore wind power project. The project is located in North Sea, England, 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 2020 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2021. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project was developed by Statkraft and Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm. RWE Renewables UK Swindon, Electric Power Development and The Kansai Electric Power are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 59%, 25% and 16% respectively.
The wind turbines in the Triton Knoll Phase I are installed on fixed foundations. An array of monopile foundations feature in the phase.
The wind turbines in the Triton Knoll Phase II are installed on fixed foundations. An array of monopile foundations feature in the phase.
The project supplies enough clean energy to power 800,000 households, offsetting 1,288,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
The Triton Knoll (Triton Knoll Phase I), has 89m high towers.
The Triton Knoll (Triton Knoll Phase II), has 89m high towers.
Development status
The project is currently active. The project construction commenced in 2020 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2021.
Power purchase agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Orsted under a power purchase agreement for a period of 15 years. The contracted capacity is 855MW.
Contractors involved
Vestas Offshore Wind was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The project consists of 90 units of V164-9.5 MW turbines, each with 9.5MW nameplate capacity.
Vestas Offshore Wind is the O&M contractor for the wind power project for a period of 5 years.
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About Statkraft
Statkraft AS (Statkraft), a subsidiary of Statkraft SF, is a power utility which produces electricity and supplies district heating. It generates power from hydro, wind, gas, solar and bio-power sources. The company develops hydroelectric power plants in emerging markets outside Europe. The also plans, develops, constructs, and operates energy facilities and conducts physical and financial energy trading in European energy exchanges. The company’s services include analysis and consulting services, and energy services, among others. It serves customers in Norway, Germany, Sweden, the UK, Albania, Brazil, Peru, and other countries. Statkraft is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
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