Dogger Bank C offshore wind farm
North Sea, off the Yorkshire coast, UK · Under construction (planned operation 2026) · Part of overall Dogger Bank Wind Farm £9 billion investment
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchDogger Bank C reaching financial close in December 2021 was the largest offshore wind project financing globally at the time, indicating strong investor confidence in the sector. - The use of 12 MW turbines for Dogger Bank C, compared to 13 MW for A and B, suggests optimization based on specific site conditions or market availability.
Key engineering challenges
Continued management of large-scale offshore construction in challenging North Sea conditions. - Integration of HVDC technology for efficient power transmission. - Coordination with previous phases (Dogger Bank A and B) to optimize logistics and resources.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- Joint venture between SSE Renewables (40%), Equinor (40%), and Vårgrønn (20%)
- Lead contractor
- N/A (multiple contractors, e.g., GE Vernova for turbines)
- Lead designers
- N/A
- Project type
- new build
- Scale
- 1.2 GW (1200 MW) capacity; 100 GE Vernova Haliade-X 12 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/ - The Windpower: https://www.thewindpower.net/windfarm_en_16689_dogger-bank-c.php