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Written question asked by Lord Dixon-Smith (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Marland (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 December 2011.


Energy: Maritime Wind Farms

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is the service life-expectancy in years of wind turbine towers mounted on the pillars in the seabed in maritime wind farms for which they have granted permission.
Answer

The life expectancy of offshore wind turbine foundations and towers is typically assumed to be 25 years.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14113; 733 c238WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Seas and oceans Wind power
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk