Energy and Climate Change Law students visit to Rampion Offshore Wind Farm June 2026

25 June 2026

Our journey began with an early-morning departure from London, as the group rallied to catch the train down to the south coast. The weather proved ideal for the excursion; bright, sunny skies paired with a moderate breeze providing flawless visibility for looking at the wind farm's impressive offshore billion-pound infrastructure.

The wind farm was constructed and operates under complex legal, regulatory, and contractual frameworks which we had studied as part of our course. So seeing the project operational brought our studies to life. The skipper guided the vessels through the field, sharing core technical and operational insights while helping the cohort capture extraordinary photographs framed by the open sea and the towering wind turbines.

The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm itself is an engineering marvel, occupying a 72km2 footprint with 116 turbines arranged in an elongated matrix. With an installed capacity of 400MW and an annual generation of approximately 1,400 GWh, the project provides renewable energy to around 350,000 UK homes. In addition to the turbines, we saw the offshore substation, the critical convergence point where cables meet to transmit power back to the mainland grid. Beyond generating clean energy, the project serves as a vital regional anchor, supporting 60 full-time, permanent roles alongside 30 indirect local support service contracts.

After wrapping up our two-hour sea journey, we spent the rest of the day exploring the vibrant coast of Brighton, creating unforgettable memories and strengthening bonds with their peers outside the classroom.