The 3.6 GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm, set to become the world’s largest offshore wind farm when fully operational, will contribute GBP 6.1 billion (around EUR 6.9 billion) to the UK economy and support thousands of jobs over the next decade, according to a BVG Associates report.
The economic report was commissioned by Dogger Bank Wind Farm’s partners SSE, Equinor, and Vårgrønn, who are building the farm in three 1.2 GW phases in the North Sea, 130 kilometres from the Yorkshire Coast.
Spending with companies in Northeast England and the counties of North Yorkshire and East Riding is expected to surpass GBP 3 billion, supporting hundreds of jobs in these regions.
“Clean, homegrown power is the right choice for families and industry nationwide. Wind power is cheaper, cleaner, and more secure than new gas, helping reduce bills. This independent report shows projects like Dogger Bank will generate billions for the UK and thousands of jobs, highlighting clean power as the economic opportunity of the 21st century,” said Michael Shanks, UK Energy Minister.
As the project begins generating power, full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs supported by Dogger Bank are anticipated to reach 3,600 by 2025, with 1,500 in Northeast England, North Yorkshire, and East Riding.
Throughout its 35-year operational life, the project will maintain an average of 1,400 FTE jobs, including roles for trainees and apprentices, predominantly highly skilled.
The joint venture plans to invest GBP 26 million in local communities to enhance STEM education and support grassroots initiatives.
Dogger Bank A and Dogger Bank B will each consist of 95 GE Vernova’s Haliade-X 13 MW turbines, while Dogger Bank C will feature 87 Haliade-X 14 MW turbines.
In September 2025, Seaway7’s Seaway Strashnov vessel completed monopile installation at Dogger Bank C, and DEME began installing inter-array cables.
Once operational, Dogger Bank will power over six million average households, according to the developer.
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