National Wind Power

National Wind Power (NWP), a subsidiary of RWE Innogy, is the UK's leading developer and operator of both onshore and offshore wind farms. Formed in August 1991, the company operates 13 onshore wind farms and is currently commissioning North Hoyle, the UK's first major offshore wind farm. NWP has recently been allocated 2 of 15 Round 2 offshore sites announced by the Crown Estates Commissioners and the DTI in December 2003. This allocation allows NWP to undertake further studies at these two potential sites off the British coast that would have a combined capacity of nearly 2 gigawatts. In addition, NWP has purchased the development rights for an offshore wind farm site off the Welsh coast called Rhyl Flats with a capacity of around 100 MW. This project has been granted all necessary planning consents and construction could begin in 2006. NWP will retain its existing renewable energy development team of approximately 70 professional staff.