World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm: Dogger Bank's Power Supply Begins!

On 10th October 2023, the offshore wind energy sector witnessed a game-changer with Dogger Bank Wind Farm.

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Situated 130km off Yorkshire's coast, Dogger Bank's first turbine is now operational.

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With its 107m Haliade-X blades, a single rotation powers an average British home for two days.

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Dogger Bank's 3.6GW capacity, once fully operational, will power around six million homes annually.

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UK's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, emphasized the nation's commitment to reaching Net Zero by 2050.

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The project is a collaborative effort between SSE Renewables, Equinor, and Vårgrønn.

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Dogger Bank boasts the first installation of GE Vernova’s Haliade-X 13MW turbines.

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Over 2,000 UK jobs have been ignited by the Dogger Bank project, especially benefiting northern England.

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Dan McGrail of RenewableUK highlighted the offshore wind's pivotal role in Britain’s evolving clean energy system.

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