Paragraph 5 Detailed offshore design parametersI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(1)

In relation to a wind turbine generator, each gravity base foundation must not have a diameter at the level of the seabed which is more than 60 metres;

(2)

In relation to a wind turbine generator, each suction caisson foundation must not have a diameter at the level of the seabed which is more than 35 metres;

(3)

In relation to a wind turbine generator, each jacket foundation must not have—

(a)

a pile diameter which is more than 4.6 metres in the case of pin piles or a suction caisson diameter which is more than 16 metres;

(b)

more than four piles or more than four suction caissons; and

(c)

more than four legs.

(4)

In relation to a wind turbine generator, each monopile foundation must not have a diameter which is more than 15 metres.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 1 Pt. 3 para. 5 in force at 22.4.2022, see art. 1(2)