Ørsted's Walney Extension plugs in final phase

Madeleine Cuff
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Turbines in the final phase of Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm - which is set to become the world's largest offshore wind farm - are now generating power

The final phase of the Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm is now generating power, according to Danish energy giant and project owner Ørsted. The 659MW project off the coast of Cumbria is expected...

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