Energy firm, E.ON, has launched the final 116 turbine design for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm project.

Located 13km off the Sussex coast at its nearest point, the 72km final wind farm would feature 116 turbines. It would have the capacity to generate 400MW of electricity, enough to supply the equivalent of up to 290,000 homes and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 600,000 tonnes a year.

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Chris Tomlinson, E.ON Development Manager for the Rampion Wind Farm, said the final proposed wind farm design seeks to optimise the scheme in the best seabed conditions.

He continued: "We're now finalising our construction plans and moving closer to being able to secure jobs during both construction and operation. We look forward to moving the project forward and to generating large scale renewable energy helping to secure future electricity supplies."

During the proposed 3 year offshore construction period it is estimated that 250 to 300 jobs would be created and local vessels would be utilised, with 40 roles being based at the project management facility in Newhaven Port. (CD/MH)