OFFSHORE WIND
Boosting local jobs DOGGER BANK WIND FARM AND GE RENEWABLE ENERGY ON 22 SEPTEMBER ANNOUNCED CONTRACTS CONFIRMING THE 13MW Haliade-X turbine for the Dogger Bank A and Dogger Bank B phases of the world’s largest offshore windfarm.
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he contract award, which is subject to Dogger Bank A and B reaching financial close, includes an order for 190 Haliade-X 13MW offshore wind turbines to be installed off the north-east coast of England, evenly split into 95 turbines for each of the first two phases of the Dogger Bank offshore windfarm. The installation of these 13MW Haliade-X turbines will be a world premiere. One spin of the Haliade-X 13MW can generate enough electricity to power a British household for more than two days.
Marshalling activities
As part of the agreement, GE Renewable Energy will establish its marshalling harbour activities at Able Seaton Port in Hartlepool, which will serve as the base for turbine service equipment, installation, and
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commissioning activities for Dogger Bank A and B. This will see the delivery of component parts for each of GE’s Haliade-X 13MW wind turbines to the specialist port, including the nacelle, three tower sections, and three 107m long blades, for pre-assembly on site at Able Seaton prior to being transported out to the North Sea for installation. This activity will create 120 skilled jobs at the port during the construction phase. Turbine installation is expected to commence at Dogger Bank A in 2023.
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The contract also includes a five-year service and warranty agreement supporting operational jobs in the windfarm’s maintenance. This agreement for Dogger
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