Welcome
Welcome to the first newsletter for the proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park located off the Dorset and Hampshire coast and to the west of the Isle of Wight. We are very excited about our plans for a renewable energy project of national significance. The project will deliver UK-sourced clean and efficient energy to help deal with the threat of climate change and to secure future energy supplies within the UK.
Location announced
The location for the proposed offshore wind park was announced in February 2011 following an assessment of the offshore zone throughout 2010. We concluded that a project of between 900MW and 1200MW of capacity could be located in the northern part of the Zone (outlined in green) in a development area which covers 76 square miles.
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Over 1,500 people attend public information days
Eneco has held two sets of public information days in November 2010 and March 2011 showing our ongoing commitment to informing members of the public about the proposed development. Consents Manager, Helen Cassini who oversees Navitus Bay’s consultation strategy says, “The public information days provide people with a great opportunity to learn more about the Navitus Bay Wind Park. We are keen to learn the opinions of local residents and discuss any views they may have about it. These views and opinions will be considered as part of the ongoing consultation process.”
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Navitus Bay “can be legacy for future generations”
The name of the offshore wind park was chosen by members of the public following five weeks of voting. The winning name, ‘Navitus Bay’, was suggested by mother of two Jacky Ellwood, from Christchurch, as ‘Navitus’ is the Latin word for energy.
In light of this announcement the project’s website has changed from www.enecowindoffshore.co.uk to www.navitusbaywindpark.co.uk
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Who will grant planning permission?
The Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) is a government body that examines applications for nationally significant infrastructure projects such as Navitus Bay Wind Park.
Meet the team
Left to right, top to bottom:
- Guy Madgwick, UK director
- Chris Sherrington, director of the offshore wind team
- Stuart Grant, programme manager
- Helen Cassini, consents manager
- Daniel Bates, project developer
- Zoisa Pugh, communications consultant
- Steve Freeman, environment manager
- David Cantello, marine safety consultant
- Rebecca Evans, senior consultant
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