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Dogger Bank Wind Farm Forecast to Add £6.1 Billion to UK Economy, BVG Report Says

Built in three 1.2 GW phases more than 130 kilometers off Yorkshire, the project is on course to become the world’s largest offshore wind farm.

Overview

  • BVG Associates estimates a £6.1 billion lifetime contribution to UK GDP from the 3.6 GW development.
  • Employment is projected at about 3,600 FTE jobs at the 2025 construction peak and roughly 1,400 on average over 35 years of operations.
  • The wind farm is expected to supply around 5% of UK electricity demand, powering the equivalent of more than six million homes.
  • Developers report over £3 billion in spend with suppliers in the North East and Yorkshire and a £26 million fund for STEM and community initiatives.
  • Build-out is progressing, with Dogger Bank C monopiles completed and inter-array cable installation underway since September.