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ScottishPower and Masdar have set a new UK record with the installation of the largest offshore wind turbine blades at the East Anglia Three wind farm.

The first turbine installed at the site features blades measuring 115 metres in length, making them the biggest ever deployed at a UK offshore wind project.

The milestone marks a key step forward in the construction of the £4 billion offshore wind farm, located approximately 69 kilometres off the Suffolk coast. The project is being jointly developed by ScottishPower Renewables, part of Iberdrola, and Masdar, which holds a 50% stake in the development.

Once completed, East Anglia Three will have a capacity of around 1.4 gigawatts (GW), making it one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world and capable of powering more than one million homes.

The installation of these record-breaking blades highlights the ongoing trend toward larger and more powerful wind turbines, which allow developers to generate more electricity with fewer units, improving efficiency and reducing overall costs.

According to the companies, the project represents a major step in scaling up offshore wind infrastructure and supporting the UK’s transition to renewable energy.

The East Anglia Three development includes up to 95 wind turbines, with installation work expected to continue through 2026 as construction progresses.

The record-setting installation also reflects the increasing technical complexity of offshore wind projects, where larger components require specialised vessels, logistics, and installation techniques.

More broadly, projects like East Anglia Three demonstrate how the offshore wind sector is pushing engineering boundaries to deliver large-scale renewable energy generation, playing a key role in meeting climate targets and strengthening energy security.

Source: zawya.com