- Once operational, the project will bolster UK energy security producing 1.5GW of renewable power, equivalent to that used by 1.6million homes, or 80% of all the households in the East Midlands.
- Development Consent granted for up to 100 turbines 33 miles (54km) from the Lincolnshire Coast with associated offshore and onshore infrastructure.
- Potential for £2 billion of investment in the UK with thousands of jobs.
The UK Government has today granted consent for the Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind farm, located in the Southern North Sea, 54km (33 miles) from the Lincolnshire Coast.
The consent enables the project to build and operate an offshore wind farm comprising up to 100 turbines and associated infrastructure. Underground onshore cables will carry the power from the landfall site close to Anderby Marsh (north of Skegness) to a new onshore substation at Surfleet Marsh in South Lincolnshire.
The decision follows the recommendation from The Planning Inspectorate after a thorough examination process that incorporated feedback gathered from local communities and stakeholders during consultation.
David Few, Project Director said, 'This is great news for the project and for the country, as it means Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind is one step closer to building enough UK-generated power to supply 1.6 million homes using the renewable energy of the wind. We would like to thank all those who have contributed to the project so far. Together, our efforts are making a major contribution to the UK Government’s clean power ambitions and our future energy security.'
Nicolas Payer, Country Chair for TotalEnergies UK, said, 'TotalEnergies is delighted that the Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind project has reached this important milestone. TotalEnergies has been a long-term investor in this project, which will make a significant contribution to providing low-carbon power to homes and businesses across the UK.'
Sharn Ward, Head of Europe for Corio Generation, said, 'The consent award for Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind comes after four years of hard work by some of the most talented individuals in the industry and is a testament to the thorough and diligent approach undertaken by the project team.'
The project is expected to create £2 billion of UK investment during its lifetime, which could extend past 35 years. Over 1000 UK-based skilled jobs are estimated to be created during the construction period and hundreds of skilled roles will be needed during the operations and maintenance phase.
Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind is being developed by TotalEnergies, Corio Generation and affiliates, and Gulf Development.
The project team will now continue working towards commencement of construction.
Full details on the decision can be viewed at the Planning Inspectorate website: Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind (Generating Station) – Project information
About Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind
Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind is a 1.5GW project being developed approximately 54km (33miles) off the Lincolnshire coast that will reduce emissions equivalent to nearly two million tonnes of CO2 per year of operations through the generation of renewable electricity.
The project is committed to delivering a brighter future for people and planet. One of the ways in which Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind aims to do this is through community investment and engagement that we hope will leave behind a long-lasting, positive legacy in Lincolnshire.
The Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind project and the renewable energy it will produce will become an essential component of the UK’s energy system, delivering opportunities and empowering transformational environmental change.
Source: Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind
