The National Grid has connected Dogger Bank in the North Sea, set to become the world’s largest offshore wind farm, to the UK electricity transmission network. 

The 277-turbine wind farm is located 70 nautical miles off the coast of Yorkshire. Upon its completion, scheduled for 2026, Dogger Bank will occupy an area almost as large as Greater London. It is expected to produce 3.6GW of power, enough for six million homes a year.

The wind farm was jointly developed by Britain’s SSE and Norway’s Equinor and Vårgrønn. 

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has celebrated the news, saying Dogger Bank will bolster energy security, create jobs, lower electricity bills and keep the country on track to reach net zero. 

“Offshore wind is critical to generating renewable, efficient energy that can power British homes from British seas,” he said. “I’m proud that this country is already a world leader in reaching net zero by 2050, and by doubling down on the new green industries...