Ørsted announces major investment in offshore wind energy
Ørsted awards contracts worth £75–100m to UK firms for Hornsea 3, the world’s largest offshore wind farm, creating 300+ jobs.
Ørsted has awarded contracts worth £75–100m to UK companies for its Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm, bolstering the UK supply chain. The project, featuring 231 turbines, will generate 2.9 GW of green electricity—enough to power over 3.3 million homes.
Northern England-based firms JDR Cable Systems, Severfield, and Smulders will deliver key components and services. Severfield, in its first offshore renewables contract, will supply foundation components like Suspended Internal Platforms, boat landings, and anode cages to prevent corrosion.
Smulders, operating from Wallsend, will produce secondary turbine foundation structures. JDR will handle cable connection and testing, linking turbines to offshore converter stations.
Ørsted estimates the investment will support over 300 jobs.
Benj Sykes, Head of Ørsted UK, said: “Hornsea 3 is the world’s largest offshore wind farm. As well as generating clean energy, we’re proud to support Britain’s growing offshore wind supply chain and local communities.”
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband welcomed the news, calling it “a vote of confidence in British manufacturing” and key to delivering clean power by 2030 while boosting jobs and industry in the North of England.
