Kentish Flats offshore wind farm

In the summer months of 2002, Elsam constructed the world's largest offshore wind farm at Horns Rev - 80 2 MW turbines placed in the North Sea.

Elsam is the largest, independent owner of wind turbines in Denmark, and operates a large number of onshore and offshore turbines.

Elsam has been involved in wind generation for more than 25 years.
Video on Elsam's wind activities (requires Windows Media Player)

DTI White Paper - defines a long-term strategic vision for energy policy combining our environmental, security of supply, competitiveness and social goals.

DTI White Paper: Our energy future - creating a low carbon economy (PDF, 1785Kb)

For general information on wind energy, including technical and engineering information one of the best sites is the Danish Wind Industry association.

On this site you will also find tutorials on wind power, a section for children, and teachers' aides for renewables in the classroom.

For details on other offshore wind farm sites being developed in the UK please go to The British Wind Energy Assiciation

The project at Kentish Flats was initially developed by GREP, a fully-owned subsidiary of NEG Micon A/S. But in the year 2004 the merger of Vestas and NEG Micon became a reality. The company is now operating under the name Vestas.

All the turbines at Kentish Flats will be delivered by Vestas.