Harwich International Port Signs New Wind Deal

David Gledhill, Chief Executive Officer of Hutchison Ports (UK) which owns Harwich International Port said: “This will be the third time that Harwich International Port has acted as the main installation port for an offshore wind project, having first acted for Gunfleet Sands and then Greater Gabbard. For a time, Greater Gabbard and London Array will run concurrently, demonstrating the port’s ability to accommodate two of the world’s largest offshore windfarm construction projects simultaneously.  This latest contract consolidates our position as the UK’s current leading port for offshore windfarm development – an achievement to be proud of.” Located in the outer Thames Estuary, the London Array could eventually power up to 750,000 homes, the equivalent of a quarter of Greater London.  Phase 1 installation will commence in February 2011, ending in 2012 and will consist of 175 Siemens 3.6MW turbines.