The hundreds of jobs that will be created by the Dogger Bank A and B offshore wind project off the east of England will help regenerate coastal communities according to RenewableUK.
RenewableUK deputy chief executive Melanie Onn (pictured) said: “Coastal communities in Hartlepool and Port of Tyne are set to reap massive economic benefits with hundreds of new jobs on offer at a time when we need them most, as the world’s biggest offshore wind farm is built in UK waters, demonstrating innovative technology with these powerful turbines.
Job creation is a key part of the UK’s offshore wind success story, with clusters of companies setting up for business in ports all around the UK, said the trade body.
“Dogger Bank and its Tier One suppliers’ ‘Meet the Buyer’ events will ensure that more UK companies take advantage of the opportunities for firms at the cutting edge of renewable energy technology to capitalise on our global lead in offshore wind,” Onn added.
Some of the jobs will be created when GE Renewable Energy establishes its marshalling harbour activities at Able Seaton Port in Hartlepool.
The turbine maker will supply its 13MW Haliade-X machine for Dogger Bank A and B.
The port will serve as the base for turbine service equipment, installation and commissioning activities for Dogger Bank A and B.
GE said this will lead to the creation of 120 skilled jobs at the port during construction.
Turbine installation is expected to start in 2023 at Dogger Bank A.