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.