Greenlight for World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm in UK Waters After Financial Boost

One critic has denounced wind farms as ‘pointless,’ saying that electricity in the United States is far cheaper because of fracking.

Joseph Robertson

12/21/2023|Updated: 12/21/2023

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Danish energy company Ørsted on Wednesday confirmed the development of the Hornsea 3 project in the North Sea, set to become the world’s largest offshore wind farm, following an uptick in UK financial backing for the sector.

The 2.9 gigawatt wind farm off the Yorkshire coast marks a pivotal £8 billion investment for Ørsted, and is designed to power around 3.3 million homes.

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Joseph Robertson is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories, with a particular interest in coverage of political affairs, net zero and free speech issues.

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