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Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm has been consented
from C&I 29.05
Ørsted has confirmed that its Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm has been granted consent by the Secretary of State for the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero.
The decision marks the culmination of a rigorous process which ensures that the project can deliver a significant source of clean energy for the UK.
Hornsea 4 is the first ever offshore wind farm to be examined alongside a derogation case including environmental compensation.
The Hornsea 4 team is now reviewing the full detail of the Development Consent Order and will continue to work closely with stakeholders and local communities as they look to take Hornsea 4 forward sensitively and sustainably.
A spokesperson for the project added: “Climate change remains a very serious threat to our environment and habitats and there is an ever pressing need to act. We must accelerate the build-out of renewable energy if we are to meet our global climate goals and net-zero targets, as well as ensuring projects deliver longterm value.
“Offshore wind projects such as Hornsea 4 are key to the UK’s energy security and will bring billions of pounds of investment into the UK, provide low-cost electricity for consumers and thousands of high-quality jobs.
“We’d like to thank everyone involved in the project to date and for all the feedback and comments we have received that have helped shape our proposals.”