Overview
Westermost Rough is a 210 MW onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom, operated by Orsted. It contributes to the UK's renewable energy targets under the Contracts for Difference scheme.
Westermost Rough is an operational onshore wind farm located off the coast of the United Kingdom, with a capacity of 210 MW. Developed and operated by Orsted, it is one of the larger wind farms in the region, supporting the country's transition to low-carbon energy. The facility uses modern wind turbine technology to generate electricity from wind power. The UK's renewable energy framework, including the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme and the Renewable Energy Directive, provides a stable regulatory environment for such projects, ensuring long-term revenue certainty and grid integration. Westermost Rough plays a significant role in the UK's renewable energy mix, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance energy security. Its offshore location minimizes visual and land-use impacts while capturing strong wind resources, contributing to the country's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Environmental context
The offshore location of Westermost Rough reduces visual and noise impacts on local communities, but the wind farm may affect marine ecosystems and bird migration patterns. The UK's regulatory framework requires environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures, such as monitoring bird and marine mammal activity, to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Westermost Rough is an offshore wind farm located in the North Sea, off the coast of the United Kingdom, near the Yorkshire coast.
Westermost Rough has a total installed capacity of 210 megawatts (MW), generated by wind turbines.
Westermost Rough is operated by Orsted, a leading renewable energy company formerly known as Dong Energy.
The UK supports offshore wind through the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, which provides stable revenue for low-carbon electricity, and the Renewable Energy Directive, which sets national renewable energy targets.
Offshore wind farms like Westermost Rough undergo environmental impact assessments to address potential effects on marine life, bird migration, and seabed habitats, with mitigation measures required by UK regulations.