Scroby Sands in one of the UK's first commercial offshore wind farms. Commissioned in March 2004 the £75million project generated enough energy to supply over 36,000 homes in 2005, saving the emission of over 65,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide, nearly 600 tonnes of sulphur dioxide and nearly 200 tonnes of nitrous oxide.

Scroby Sands Visitor Centre

The Scroby Sands visitor centre attracts over 35,000 visitors each year who want to learn more about the wind farm. The visitors centre is open daily from 27 May until the end of October and entry is free of charge. The Visitor Centre has interactive educational models for the younger generation who want to learn about renewable energy. Why not go along to find out more.

Community Benefits

Each year we fund the annual Caister Lifeboat Fireworks display. We are also closely involved with the local schools and have taken part in events using Scroby Sands Wind Farm to explain mathematical concepts to over 100 year 9 pupils. Many schools have also enjoyed beach talks by the team that manages the wind farm on a daily basis - explaining how the site was constructed and how the wind power will help to meet the UK renewable energy targets.

Recently Scroby Sands hosted a visit by a group of Defra officials. The Marine Legislation Team from Defra visited Scroby Sands and had the chance to meet and talk to the operating and maintenance team about the challenges facing the industry, as well as having the opportunity of seeing the turbines close up.