{"id":110478,"title":"Dogger Bank – World’s biggest offshore wind farm comes online","publisher":"Share Talk","author":"sharetalk","published":"2023-10-10T08:04:41+00:00","modified":"2023-10-10T08:04:41+00:00","canonical_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/dogger-bank-worlds-biggest-offshore-wind-farm-comes-online/","markdown_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/dogger-bank-worlds-biggest-offshore-wind-farm-comes-online.md","json_url":"https://www.share-talk.com/dogger-bank-worlds-biggest-offshore-wind-farm-comes-online.json","category":"B2B","categories":["B2B","Business & Support Services","Energy","Renewable","Technology","Technology, Media & Telecoms"],"tags":["Alistair-Phillips Davies","Dogger Bank","Equinor","General Electric","Norfolk","Norway","offshore","SSE","turbines","Vårgrønn","Wind Farm","Yorkshire"],"featured_image":"https://i0.wp.com/www.share-talk.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/offshore-wind-farm.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&quality=89&ssl=1","format":"news","language":"en-GB","content":"Dogger Bank will ultimately supply power sufficient for around six million households.\n\nDogger Bank, poised to be the world’s biggest offshore wind farm, has started producing electricity, announced co-developer **SSE PLC (LSE: SSE)** on Tuesday.\n\nThe farm’s inaugural 277 turbines located near Yorkshire’s coast began their energy production over the weekend, according to SSE. Once fully operational, the wind farm is projected to cater to the energy needs of six million households.\n\nPrime Minister Rishi Sunak remarked, “Witnessing the commencement of energy generation from the world’s grandest wind farm on UK waters is exhilarating. Offshore wind is pivotal for our renewable and efficient energy goals.”\n\nEach turbine at the site, specifically the **General Electric (NYSE: GE)** Vernova Haliade-X 13MW, has the capacity to power a household for 48 hours with just a single spin, as per SSE’s statement.\n\nHighlighting the monumental nature of the initiative, SSE’s CEO Alistair-Phillips Davies said, “This is the right direction in addressing the energy challenges we face.”\n\nAlong with SSE, Norway’s Equinor and Vårgrønn are partners in this venture, which is slated for full commissioning by 2026.\n\nThis achievement shines a positive light on the offshore wind sector, especially after a year marked by escalating expenses. In a contrasting scenario, Vattenfall postponed its 1.4GW Norfolk Boreas project in July, citing unfavourable market dynamics.\n\nFurthermore, the recent contract for the different round in the UK in September didn’t attract any offshore developers, leading to appeals for an overhaul.\n\nReacting to Tuesday’s announcement, Energy UK stated, “The UK’s unwavering dedication to offshore wind deserves commendation. To uphold this leadership, collaboration between the government and industry is imperative, especially in optimizing future CfD rounds, reflecting the evolving market scenario.”\n\nOn this news, SSE’s stock witnessed a 2% uptick, reaching 1,558.50p on Tuesday morning."}