Dogger Bank B offshore wind farm
North Sea, off the Yorkshire coast, UK · Under construction (first turbine installed March 2026, planned operation 2026) · Part of overall Dogger Bank Wind Farm £9 billion investment
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchThe phased development (A, B, C) allows for continuous learning and optimization across the project. - The installation of the first turbine on Dogger Bank B marks significant progress in the overall project, demonstrating efficient execution following Dogger Bank A.
Key engineering challenges
Continuing the large-scale installation of GE Haliade-X 13 MW turbines. - Managing the logistics and coordination of multiple phases of the Dogger Bank project simultaneously. - Ensuring the integrity and stability of foundations in the North Sea environment.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- Joint venture between SSE Renewables (40%), Equinor (40%), and Vårgrønn (20%)
- Lead contractor
- N/A (multiple contractors, e.g., GE Renewable Energy for turbines)
- Lead designers
- N/A
- Project type
- new build
- Scale
- 1.2 GW (1200 MW) capacity; features GE Haliade-X 13 MW turbines
- Disciplines
- civil; structural; mechanical; electrical; marine; geotechnical; HVDC
- Standards & frameworks
- N/A
Sources: Dogger Bank Wind Farm: https://doggerbank.com/ - SSE Renewables: https://www.sserenewables.com/offshore-wind/projects/dogger-bank/ - Offshorewind.biz: https://www.offshorewind.biz/2026/03/03/first-turbine-up-at-dogger-bank-b-offshore-wind-farm/