An independent report has suggested that the Dogger Bank Wind Farm will contribute £6.1 billion to the UK economy over its lifespan and support thousands of British jobs for the next thirty years.

The site, located off the Yorkshire coast, is poised to become the world's largest offshore wind farm upon its completion in 2027.

The 3.6GW wind farm, which is being constructed in three 1.2GW phases, all in the North Sea, will have the capacity to generate enough power for approximately 6 million UK homes annually. The report, penned by economic consultants BVG Associates, indicates that the £6.1 billion GDP contribution will be fuelled by substantial investment in UK companies, jobs and skills throughout the wind farm's lifecycle.

The report was commissioned by Dogger Bank Wind Farm's equ

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