London (UK) – The UK government plans to significantly expand offshore wind energy by 2030 and has now granted approval for the offshore wind project Dogger Bank South in the North Sea. According to the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the project includes the two offshore wind farms Dogger Bank South West and Dogger Bank South East, along with the associated offshore and onshore infrastructure.


The project is being developed by RWE AG subsidiaries RWE Renewables UK Dogger Bank South (West) Ltd and RWE Renewables UK Dogger Bank South (East) Ltd. In December 2023, Masdar also acquired a 49% stake in the project. RWE holds 51% and is responsible for development, construction, and future operation on behalf of the project partners.

The planning application was accepted for review by the competent planning authority in July 2024. After completing the assessment process, the authority issued its recommendation in October 2025, which has now been followed.

The two offshore wind farms are expected to reach a combined capacity of up to 3 GW, making them one of the largest planned offshore wind projects in Europe.

Image: Development area of the Dogger Bank South offshore wind complex © Crown

In addition to the offshore wind farms, the overall project also includes offshore and onshore substations, high-voltage cables, and grid connection to the UK electricity system.

The approval comes in the context of the UK’s “Clean Power 2030” strategy, which aims to expand offshore wind capacity in the United Kingdom to around 43 to 50 gigawatts by 2030.

Source: IWR Online, 19 May 2026