Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone
On 28th March 2024, Vattenfall completed the sale of the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone (also known as Norfolk Vanguard & Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farms) to RWE. The deal ensures continued development of the Norfolk Zone which will produce clean power for over four million homes across the UK. Continued engagement with community stakeholders, key delivery partners and with local businesses in East Anglia will deliver a seamless transition of work from Vattenfall to RWE as the Zone is developed.
Vattenfall remains committed to the UK, with 1.1GW installed offshore and onshore wind capacity; the 798MW Muir Mhor floating offshore wind farm in development with our JV partner Fred Olsen Seawind, plus a pipeline of around 1.5GW of onshore wind projects; heat networks under construction in three major UK cities; and over 50 sites connected to the Independent Network Operator business.
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Community Drop-In Information Events
Preparation works for the onshore infrastructure elements of the project have begun with more construction activity scheduled for the coming weeks and months. We have been holding drop in information events for residents located near to the onshore substation site and cable route, to provide information on what local residents can expect going forward. Materials from these events can be found in the files below.
Vattenfall divests Norfolk Zone projects to RWE
Vattenfall has signed an agreement with RWE to divest the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. The deal ensures the continued development of the projects and fossil-free electricity for millions of British homes. Follow the links for more information.
Norfolk Zone Interactive Map
For a closer look at the cable route and the locations where we will build onshore infrastructure, please check out the Interactive Map.
Keeping you informed & involved
This comprehensive plan sets out how we intend to engage with communities and local stakeholders ahead of, and during, the works required to deliver the Norfolk Zone.
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Norfolk Zone Community Benefit Fund
The Norfolk Zone projects will bring £15 million of funding for local communities, and will be in place for the 25 year life of the wind farms. Find out more about the Community Benefit Fund at the link below.
Out & About in Norfolk
Community engagement is important at all stages of our projects. It is a chance for local people to get involved during the development, construction and operational phases of projects that could become a part of their local community. It's also an opportunity for us to tell you more about the Norfolk Zone projects and wind energy. Read on to find out what our team members have been up to.
Stay connected
Do you have questions about the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone? Why not book a 15 minute online chat with one of our project representatives? We'd love to hear from you. Click the Newsletter link below for the most current Norfolk Zone update.
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Protecting and improving biodiversity
We need to tackle climate change in a way that protects and contributes to improving our biodiversity. At Vattenfall, we have committed to net positive by 2030.
Supply chain opportunities
There are companies of all sizes and backgrounds working and thriving in the wind industry. By 2030 our wind farms could power around 4.5 million UK homes and create thousands of skilled jobs across the UK.
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Imagine a future powered by offshore wind
Wind power is key to a fossil-fuel free future. What does a world powered by offshore wind look like?
More about the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone
Find out more about our community work in the Norfolk area.
Working with communities to deliver a £15m Community Benefit Fund
Norfolk Vanguard was awarded consent by the Secretary of State in February 2022.