The world’s largest wind farm currently under construction has been commended for efforts to deliver benefits to residents in the region.
Once completed in 2027, Dogger Bank will produce enough electricity to power 6million homes.
But the project is being lauded for more than this massive contribution to the UK’s hopes of transitioning to net zero energy by 2050. The associated £25million Dogger Bank Community Fund has been recognised by number of organisations for providing a highly effective and efficient apparatus with which to deliver added benefits to those living in the closest coastal regions.
Last month, the RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind Awards ranked the project as ‘highly commended’ thanks to its significant commitment to the communities its operation will have a direct impact on. Although the site itself is around 130miles from the closest shoreline in England’s North East, both construction and everyday maintenance work will place a strain on infrastructure in the area.
In addition to making sure that this kind of impact is minimised, those behind Dogger Bank also claim they are doing everything possible to support education and skills development for jobs that will be created during all phases of the scheme. This has been backed by by RenewableUK’s recent evaluation of the project.
‘We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition at the Global Offshore Wind Awards,’ said Kay Doragh, Community Investment Manager for Dogger Bank Wind Farm.
‘It truly reflects our team’s dedication and the fantastic partnerships we’ve built with local groups,’ Doragh continued. Seeing the tangible difference our Community Fund makes in people’s lives is immensely rewarding, and we look forward to continuing this vital work throughout the life of the project.’
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