The first phase of Dogger Bank, the World’s largest offshore wind farm under construction, produced power for the first time on 7th October. Located 130 KM from the UK coast, the wind farm is expected to reach a capacity of 3.6 GW when fully operational by 2026. Moreover, the total estimated cost of the project is around GBP 7.8 billion.

The project is being implemented by a Joint Venture between SSE Renewables, Equinor, and vårgrønn. As per plans, it will be completed in three phases, Dogger Bank A (1.2 GW), Dogger Bank B (1.2 GW), and Dogger Bank C (1.2 GW). Power from the project's first offshore wind turbine at Dogger Bank A is now being transmitted to the UK’s national grid via Dogger Bank’s  High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission system. Dogger Bank is the world's first offshore wind farm to use HVDC technology to transmit power.

Apart from this around 277 turbines will be installed 130 km from the UK coast. One of the largest wind turbine manufacturers GE Vernova' has been contracted to supply wind turbines for the wind farm. Each rotation of the turbine can produce enough clean energy to power an average home for two days.

Additionally, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed the landmark project saying Doggerbank will bolster energy security, create jobs, lower electricity bills, and keep us on track for Net Zero. “I am proud that this country is already a world leader in reaching Net Zero by 2050, and by doubling down on the new green industries of the future, we’ll get there in a way both pragmatic and ambitious” he added.

Alistar Philips-Davies, Chief Executive of SSE Renewables stated that the Dogger Bank project will significantly boost homegrown energy supplies. “The project is a landmark moment for the global offshore wind industry, The innovations brought to this project also mean future developments can be built faster and more efficiently,” he added.

The UK has been a favorite destination for companies and investors to invest in mega wind projects due to various reasons. The UK already has a well-established wind industry, favorable wind conditions, extensive coastline, and shallow sea bed are a few of them. Apart from the Dogger Bank project UK is home to some of the largest wind farm projects like Hornsea in the world. 

Who are the key stakeholders in the Dogger Bank project?

The project is a joint venture between SSE Renewables, Equinor, and Vårgrønn. SSE Renewables and Equinor share an equal stake of 40% while vårgrønn holds the rest 20% stake in the project. SSE Renewables is taking the lead on the construction and delivery of all three phases and Equinor will operate Doggerbank on completion. Apart from this Equinor will be the lead operator for 35 years of its operational life. Vårgrønn has signed in for logistical support for the project as well as its installation. Additionally, Vårgrønn brings specialist offshore wind expertise to the project.

Subsequently, Dogger Bank Windfarm was allocated as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project in 2015. The project secured 15-year contracts for 3.6 GW of wind energy in the auction for low-carbon power in 2019. Dogger Bank A and Dogger Bank B reached a financial close in November 2020 at competitive terms. Dogger Bank C reached its financial closure in December 2021. When all three financial closures are accounted Dogger Bank Wind Farm is the largest offshore wind project financing to date globally. 

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