Scroby Sands is one of the UK's first commercial offshore wind farms. Commissioned in March 2004 the £75 million project generates enough energy to supply over 30000 homes, saving the emission of 67802 tonnes of carbon dioxide, nearly 600 tonnes of sulphur dioxide and nearly 200 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen each year.

Scroby Sands Visitor Centre

The Scroby Sands visitor centre attracts over 35000 visitors each year who come to enjoy the interactive activities and displays. The visitors centre is open daily from 26 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. The wind farm has become a real local land mark and every year, we have people from all ages from all over the world visisting the centre to find out more about how it works and how it was built. Visitors to the centre will find details of how the wind farm was built, together with a range of interactive displays and information about energy and energy efficiency. The centre is located on the Esplanade 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.

Wind Weekend 2008

Ever wondered how Scroby Sands turns wind into clean, carbon-free renewable energy?

We'd like to invite you to join us at 'Wind Weekend 2008', part of a national celebration of wind power, to see for yourself how wind farms like Scroby Sands help to fight climate change and keep the lights on.   There will be loads of interactive activities and it's sure to be a fun and educational day for all.

Come along to Scroby Sands Information Centre between 10am and 4 pm on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June, and get real about wind power.