Dogger Bank Wind Farm will pump £6.1 billion into the UK economy and support thousands of jobs over the next three decades, according to an independent report out today.
The study by BVG Associates shows the world’s largest offshore wind farm will deliver massive economic value through investment in British companies, skills and supply chains.
When fully operational, Dogger Bank’s 3.6GW capacity will power six million homes a year with clean, homegrown energy.
The project has already started producing electricity from its first phase, now connected to the grid via subsea cables off the Yorkshire coast.
Backed by SSE, Equinor and Vårgrønn, the project is being built in three 1.2GW phases, more than 130km offshore.
Spending in the North-East, North Yorkshire and East Riding alone is expected to top £3 billion, supporting hundreds of jobs with firms such as Jones Bros, Bowmer and Kirkland, Boston Energy and Tekmar.
By next year, Dogger Bank is forecast to support 3,600 full-time jobs across the UK, including 1,500 in the North-East and Yorkshire.
Over its 35-year lifespan, the wind farm will sustain an average of 1,400 skilled roles, including trainees and apprentices.
Dogger Bank has also pledged £26 million for local community investment — funding STEM education and grassroots projects.
So far, 123 scholarships have been awarded to students across East Riding, Redcar and Cleveland and South Tyneside.
Energy Minister Michael Shanks said: “Clean, homegrown power is the right choice for families and industry right across the country. Wind power is cheaper, cleaner and more secure than new gas – helping us bring down bills for good.”
Dogger Bank Project Director Olly Cass said: “People have always been at the heart of everything we do. This report proves we have the skills, expertise and desire in the UK to fuel the energy transition and create economic value that’s far-reaching.”
