The Project: Offshore Section 4 of 6
There were limited comments in this section although a number of people expressed they like the way turbines look - “I think wind turbines are wonderful things and a positive sign of green energy”. Others wondered about migratory birds, marine ecology and shipping lanes (which will all be factored in to the project plans. One query that came under this section was about the time it takes for a wind farm to payback the CO2 and energy used in its lifetime. The answer to this - and some of the other questions asked during the consultation, can be found on the Frequently Asked Questions section of the website.
There were not many comments about the offshore cable route itself however respondents were keen to understand more about where the cable will come to shore and how it might affect the local area. A more refined location for the landfall will be available in 2022 and will be consulted on as part of future consultations. This consultation enabled some early fruitful discussions with the local sailing, boating and golf clubs and communication will continue as the plans progress.