The world's largest wind farm supplies electricity to the UK.

The first of 277 turbines at the Dogger Bank farm has become operational, marking a significant milestone toward producing electricity for 6 million households a year.

A wind turbine at the Dogger Bank farm in the North Sea. Photo: Dogger Bank

The first wind turbine in the project to build the world's largest wind farm in the North Sea has begun supplying electricity to homes and businesses in the UK, according to The Guardian . The developer confirmed on October 9th that the Dogger Bank farm, located 130 km off the Yorkshire coast, started producing electricity in early October when the first of 277 turbines connected to the grid.

The Dogger Bank project, jointly developed by the British company SSE and the Norwegian companies Equinor and Vårgrønn, will produce 3.6 gigawatts of electricity, enough to power 6 million households a year when completed in 2026. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the project plays a crucial role in efficient renewable energy production. According to him, the $11 billion Dogger Bank farm will not only enhance energy security for the UK but also create jobs, reduce electricity bills, and help the country pursue its goal of zero CO2 emissions.

Developers say each rotation of the 107-meter-long blades on the first turbine at Dogger Bank can produce enough electricity to power an average UK household for two days. Last year, SSE also commissioned another large-scale project, Scotland's largest offshore wind farm, Seagreen.

Electricity and gas prices have soared over the past two years, partly due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, raising concerns about the UK's domestic energy system. The UK government aims for zero carbon emissions from the electricity sector by 2035. However, they face significant challenges in achieving this goal in a market currently reliant on fossil fuel-based electricity production.

An Khang (According to The Guardian )

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