Rhyl Flats
| Rhyl Flats Wind Farm | |
|---|---|
Viewed from the air, looking south | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Location | Liverpool Bay, Wales |
| Coordinates | 53°22′N 3°39′W / 53.37°N 3.65°W |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began |
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| Commission date | December 2009 |
| Owners | RWE (50.1%) Green Investment Group (24.95%) Greencoat UK Wind (24.95%) |
| Operator | RWE |
| Wind farm | |
| Type | Offshore |
| Distance from shore | 8 km (5 mi) |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 25 x 3.6 MW |
| Make and model | Siemens Wind Power |
| Nameplate capacity | 90 MW |
| External links | |
| Commons | Related media on Commons |
Rhyl Flats Offshore Wind Farm is a 25 turbine wind farm approximately 5 miles (8 km) north east of Llandudno in North Wales. It is Wales' second offshore wind farm and the third offshore wind farm to be built within Liverpool Bay. It has a maximum rated output of 90 MW.
In 2013, owners RWE sold two 24.95% stakes to the UK Green Investment Bank and Greencoat UK Wind, retaining a 50.1% stake.