Nov 6, 2025
The UK economy is set to gain £6.1 billion from the 3.6 GW Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm.
The 3.6 GW Dogger Bank Wind Farm, set to be the world's largest offshore wind farm upon completion, is projected to contribute GBP 6.1 billion (around EUR 6.9 billion) to the UK economy over its lifetime and create thousands of jobs in the UK over the next ten years, as stated in a report by BVG Associates.
This economic impact report was commissioned by the equity partners of Dogger Bank Wind Farm—SSE, Equinor, and Vårgrønn—who are developing the offshore wind farm in three phases of 1.2 GW at adjacent North Sea sites, over 130 kilometers from the Yorkshire Coast.
Direct spending with businesses in Northeast England and in North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire is expected to exceed GBP 3 billion, supporting hundreds of jobs in those areas.
"Clean, homegrown power is the right choice for families and industries nationwide. Wind power is cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable than new gas, helping to reduce bills sustainably. This independent report illustrates that offshore wind projects like Dogger Bank will generate billions for the UK and create thousands of quality jobs, reaffirming that clean energy is the economic opportunity of the 21st century," stated Michael Shanks, UK Energy Minister.
As the project begins generating power from its initial phase, the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs supported by Dogger Bank across the UK is expected to hit 3,600 by 2025, with 1,500 of those jobs located in Northeast England, North Yorkshire, and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Many UK jobs will persist throughout the project's operational lifespan of at least 35 years, with an anticipated average of 1,400 FTE jobs supported annually, primarily in skilled roles, including positions for trainees and apprentices.
The joint venture has also pledged an additional GBP 26 million investment in local communities to promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and support essential grassroots initiatives.
Dogger Bank A and Dogger Bank B will each feature 95 GE Vernova’s Haliade-X 13 MW turbines, while Dogger Bank C will include 87 Haliade-X 14 MW turbines.
In September 2025, Seaway7’s Seaway Strashnov vessel completed the installation of monopiles at Dogger Bank C, and DEME began installing the initial inter-array cables at the site that same month.
Once operational, the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm will have the capacity to supply power to more than six million average households, according to the developer.
This economic impact report was commissioned by the equity partners of Dogger Bank Wind Farm—SSE, Equinor, and Vårgrønn—who are developing the offshore wind farm in three phases of 1.2 GW at adjacent North Sea sites, over 130 kilometers from the Yorkshire Coast.
Direct spending with businesses in Northeast England and in North Yorkshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire is expected to exceed GBP 3 billion, supporting hundreds of jobs in those areas.
"Clean, homegrown power is the right choice for families and industries nationwide. Wind power is cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable than new gas, helping to reduce bills sustainably. This independent report illustrates that offshore wind projects like Dogger Bank will generate billions for the UK and create thousands of quality jobs, reaffirming that clean energy is the economic opportunity of the 21st century," stated Michael Shanks, UK Energy Minister.
As the project begins generating power from its initial phase, the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs supported by Dogger Bank across the UK is expected to hit 3,600 by 2025, with 1,500 of those jobs located in Northeast England, North Yorkshire, and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Many UK jobs will persist throughout the project's operational lifespan of at least 35 years, with an anticipated average of 1,400 FTE jobs supported annually, primarily in skilled roles, including positions for trainees and apprentices.
The joint venture has also pledged an additional GBP 26 million investment in local communities to promote science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and support essential grassroots initiatives.
Dogger Bank A and Dogger Bank B will each feature 95 GE Vernova’s Haliade-X 13 MW turbines, while Dogger Bank C will include 87 Haliade-X 14 MW turbines.
In September 2025, Seaway7’s Seaway Strashnov vessel completed the installation of monopiles at Dogger Bank C, and DEME began installing the initial inter-array cables at the site that same month.
Once operational, the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm will have the capacity to supply power to more than six million average households, according to the developer.