- SSE Renewables and Equinor submit a scoping report for Dogger Bank D, marking the fourth phase of the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
- Dogger Bank D will add up to 2 GW of capacity and connect to the new Birkhill Wood substation, 210 km off the northeast coast of England.
- Further public consultations for Dogger Bank D will occur in autumn, with ongoing collaboration involving the Crown Estate.
SSE Renewables and Norway’s Equinor are advancing their Dogger Bank D project, the fourth phase of what aims to become the world’s largest offshore wind complex. They submitted a detailed scoping report for this phase to the UK’s Planning Inspectorate, including a request for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) scoping opinion.
This opinion will determine the environmental topics for evaluation, ensuring comprehensive analysis and compliance. Dogger Bank D will connect to a new 400-kV substation at Birkhill Wood in the East Riding of Yorkshire, adding up to 2 GW to the Dogger Bank complex’s overall capacity.
This phase expands the project site, positioned about 210 km off the northeast coast of England, furthering the development of the offshore wind complex. SSE Renewables and Equinor own and operate Dogger Bank D through a 50/50 joint venture.
They are collaborating with the Crown Estate, which manages the seabed in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, to guide the project through its successive stages, which include technical and regulatory preparations.
In the autumn, Dogger Bank D will enter a new phase of public consultations, allowing stakeholders and the public to offer input and feedback on the project’s progression. Upon full commissioning, the Dogger Bank complex will reach a total capacity of 3.6 GW.
This expansive project will significantly contribute to renewable energy targets and the UK’s energy strategy. Construction activities on Dogger Bank phase A, B, and C are ongoing.
These earlier phases are paving the way for the development of Dogger Bank D, which will further enhance the offshore wind farm’s overall capacity and efficiency. SSE Renewables and Equinor’s commitment to advancing large-scale renewable energy solutions drives their ongoing efforts to construct and expand the Dogger Bank complex.
Their work reflects broader industry trends towards increasing offshore wind capacity to meet future energy demands sustainably.