The foundation installation was commenced in the summer of 2004 and the erection of the turbines will begin in late May 2005. Commissioning of the entire wind farm took place in September 2005.
The construction of the Kentish Flats wind farm involved suitable marine contractors for each of the main onshore and offshore components.
The offshore turbine have three main components: The foundationThe turbine tower The nacelle including rotor The turbine components was pre-assembled at the quayside and subsequently placed on a vessel, transported to the area and mounted on the pre-installed foundations using large cranes.
The actual erection took place in 3 stages: Foundation Cabling Turbine erection
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