Gwynt y Môr Wind Farm, offshore wind farm near North Wales
Gwynt y Môr is an offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea, located roughly 13 kilometers off the coast of North Wales, with 160 turbines each standing about 150 meters tall. The farm has been generating electricity since June 2015 and powers approximately 500,000 households annually.
The wind farm began operations in June 2015 after several years of planning and construction. Development required special underwater foundations and long submarine cables to transport power to a shore station near St. Asaph.
The name Gwynt y Môr comes from Welsh and means sea wind. For people in North Wales, this installation represents the shift toward clean energy and has become part of the region's identity.
The farm is visible from the coast, particularly near Llandudno, and sits about 13 kilometers offshore in open water. Visitors can observe it while walking along the shoreline, with turbines spinning faster during windy weather and remaining still when winds drop.
The farm has a planned expansion called Awel y Môr that will significantly increase its capacity. Over its lifetime, more than 19 million pounds is being invested in community projects across North Wales, from education to environmental initiatives.
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