This project can play a role in the energy transition by delivering a significant volume of offshore wind in support of the UK Government’s Net Zero by 2050 target and commitment to deliver up to 50 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind by 2030.

The UK is a world leader in offshore wind and the seas around Britain are ideal for harnessing wind power. Our project will be operational by 2030, leading the way in decarbonising the UK.

The project will contribute to the energy transition by:

• Generating low carbon electricity from an offshore wind farm in support of the decarbonisation of the UK electricity supply
• Optimising generation capacity within the constraints of available sites and grid infrastructure
• Co-existing and collaborating with other activities, developers and operators to enable the balance of different users

This project will also:

• Contribute to achieving the aims of the UK’s Energy Security Strategy
• Contribute to the local, regional and national economy by providing substantial investment, as well as employment and new infrastructure during all phases of the project
• Continue to drive technology and development costs down to provide low cost energy to consumers and provide community benefits
• Align with the key drivers in current and planned updates to national policy

The UK already generates around 13 GW of its power from offshore wind making it the second largest producer of wind power in the world. It plays an increasingly important role in our energy mix. For example, for a period on 29 January 2022 offshore wind was providing 66% of our total energy output. But we need to go a lot further. For the UK to achieve its climate goals, we need to quadruple our offshore wind generation, meaning we need up to 50 GW of generating capacity installed and operating by 2030.