An independent report published on November 6, 2025, reveals that Dogger Bank Wind Farm will boost the UK economy by GBP 6.1 billion during its lifetime and support thousands of UK jobs over the next three decades. The report, written by economic consultants BVG Associates, finds the GBP 6.1 billion GDP contribution will be driven by significant investment in UK companies, jobs, and skills during the lifecycle of Dogger Bank.

At 3.6GW, Dogger Bank will become the world's largest offshore wind farm when fully operational and will be capable of generating enough power for around 6 million UK homes each year. The project is already generating homegrown renewable energy from its initial commissioning in the first phase, which is being transmitted via subsea high-voltage transmission cables for use by UK consumers.

Project Structure and Development

The economic impact report was commissioned by Dogger Bank Wind Farm's equity partners SSE, Equinor and Vårgrønn who are currently constructing the offshore wind farm in three 1.2GW phases at adjoining sites in the North Sea more than 130km from the Yorkshire Coast.

Direct spend with companies in the North-East of England and the counties of North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire is expected to exceed GBP 3 billion, supporting hundreds of jobs in these regions. To date, this has included jobs in companies such as Jones Bros, Bowmer and Kirkland, Boston Energy, and Tekmar.

Employment Impact and Job Creation

With the project beginning to generate jobs during its first phase of commissioning, full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs supported across the UK by Dogger Bank are expected to reach 3,600 by 2025. 1,500 of these jobs will be in the North-East of England and North Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire.

A significant number of UK jobs will also continue throughout Dogger Bank's operational life of at least 35 years, with an average of 1,400 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs expected to be supported over this period, predominantly highly skilled. These will also include roles for trainees and apprentices.

Jones Bros senior contracts manager, James Lockwood, highlighted the training opportunities, stating: "As a company, we are always eager to give our apprentices and trainees valuable on-site experience, and as the world's largest offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank is a hugely significant project to be a part of. The numbers speak for themselves, with five higher apprentices and three trainee engineer apprentices working on Dogger Bank, whilst we also recruited 28 ground worker trainees and 18 plant operative apprentices. I know it has always brought everyone from senior managers to trainees and apprentices a great sense of pride to be associated with the scheme."

Community Investment and Education Initiatives

Dogger Bank Wind Farm has committed to investing a further GBP 26 million directly in local communities to enhance science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) education, and to support vital grassroots community initiatives. This community investment scheme includes a scholarship programme for STEM students, with 123 grants already awarded to students in East Riding of Yorkshire, Redcar and Cleveland, and South Tyneside.

Government and Industry Response

Energy Minister Michael Shanks commented on the project's significance: "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. As shown by this independent report, offshore wind projects such as Dogger Bank will generate billions for the UK, while also delivering thousands of good jobs – showing once again that clean power is the economic opportunity of the 21st century."

Dogger Bank Wind Farm Project Director, Olly Cass, emphasized the project's broader impact: "People have always been at the heart of everything we do on Dogger Bank Wind Farm. Even from the early days of planning, there was an inherent drive from everyone involved to see what value we could unlock through this extraordinary engineering masterpiece.

Offshore wind is a global sector with a global supply chain, but 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. The ripple effects of our UK spend, generating GBP 6.1 billion for the UK economy, can be felt from the Highlands of Scotland, down to the south coast, and plenty more in between."

Cass added: "BVGA's report also gives us a chance to reflect on important lessons learned, so we can use Dogger Bank as the springboard for future economic growth in the UK in our development of critical energy infrastructure."

Alun Roberts, Director of Economics at BVG Associates, noted: "Our independent analysis shows the significant impact of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm. Our economic model shows that the boost to the economy and jobs is sustained through the life of the project. This is vital for sustaining political support for offshore wind."

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