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Ørsted Secures Contracts for Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4 Offshore Wind Farms in UK’s Allocation Round 6

Ørsted Secures Contracts for Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4 Offshore Wind Farms in UK’s Allocation Round 6 banner

Ørsted, a global leader in renewable energy, has secured significant Contracts for Difference (CfD) in the UK’s latest Allocation Round 6 for its two major offshore wind projects, Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4. These projects, with a combined capacity of nearly 3,500 MW, represent a major step toward the UK government’s goal of increasing offshore wind capacity to 60 GW by 2030. As the world’s largest offshore wind farm zone, Ørsted’s Hornsea projects will provide clean, affordable energy to millions of UK households and businesses, reinforcing the nation’s energy security while promoting sustainability.

131 Projects, Clean Powerfor 11 Million Homes, and Boost in Green Jobs

Banner regarding 131 Projects, Clean Power for 11 Million Homes, and Boost in Green Jobs

In a monumental step towards its ambitious climate goals, the UK government has successfully secured 131 new renewable energy projects in its latest Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction. This marks the largest number of projects ever approved in a single auction round, reflecting the country’s growing commitment to transitioning to clean energy. With an array of developments spanning offshore wind, onshore wind, solar, and tidal energy, these projects are set to play a pivotal role in the UK’s strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and deliver 100% clean power by 2030.