Royal HaskoningDHV has been contracted by Vattenfall Wind Power Ltd (VWPL) to continue into the next phase of the Kentish Flats Extension Offshore Wind Farm off the coast of Kent in South East England.
Construction has now commenced on the project, which extends the existing capacity from 90MW to 140MW through the installation of fifteen 3.3MW turbines. The project is expected to start contributing energy to the grid in October 2015. The company is supporting the construction team as Environmental Liaison Officer, Consent Advisor and Environmental Manager. Royal HaskoningDHV is currently on site, assisting VWPL in achieving 100% environmental compliance, including monitoring water quality and advising on ways to avoid/reduce potential impacts on marine mammals.