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2,500 Lincolnshire & Yorkshire jobs

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By: Department of Energy & Climate Change 10/12/2014 Department of Energy & Climate Change
An offshore wind project that is expected to bring up to 2,500 local jobs and millions of pounds’ worth of investment to the UK’s economy has today been given consent from the Government to go ahead.

Hornsea Project One will according to the announcement by the Department of Energy and Climate Change be made up of up to three offshore wind farms development phases, spread over two areas Identified as Hornsea Project One Heron Wind and Njord. with a maximum capacity of 1200MW.Once built, it will generate enough electricity to power more than 800,000 homes.



Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey said:“With around 2,500 local green jobs on the horizon, this is another great boost for Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

“Making the most of Britain’s home grown energy is crucial to creating job and business opportunities in the UK, getting the best deal for consumers and reducing our reliance on foreign imports. Wind power is vital to this plan, with £14.5 billion invested since 2010 into an industry which supports 35,400 jobs.”

Consent was provided on the condition that the project has an employment and skills plan approved by North Lincolnshire Council, which includes local advertising of jobs and supply chain opportunities and outreach employment presentations.

It has been shown that almost half of the costs associated with building and operating a wind farm is spent buying services and products from UK businesses. This translates into real jobs, particularly in areas like Yorkshire which is becoming an energy hub.

Earlier this year Siemens and ABP announced a combined investment of £310 million to develop new wind turbine production and installation facilities in Hull, creating over 1,000 new jobs. This is one of the largest investments in the Humberside area in the last 50 years and clearly demonstrates that the UK is the leading market for the sector.

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