Ørsted has announced that the world’s largest installed windfarm, Hornsea 2, is now fully operational.

The 1.3GW project comprises 165 wind turbines, located 89km off the Yorkshire Coast. It is situated alongside its sister project Hornsea 1, and the Hornsea Zone, an area of the North Sea covering more than 2,000 square km, is also set to include Hornsea 3. The 2.8GW project is planned to follow Hornsea 2 having been awarded a contract for difference from the Government earlier this year.

Patrick Harnett, VP UK Programme, Ørsted, said: “This project has been an amazing endeavour. To build the world’s largest offshore windfarm during a global pandemic has been a challenge that the team have overcome with flying colours. I am so proud of how our team has worked together to safely deliver this remarkable project. A huge thank you to all those involved in making it happen.”

Just over a year ago, Ørsted announced its 1,000th turbine in UK water.

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