DONG Energy has won a contract to build a major offshore wind farm in the UK.

Race Bank, which will be located off the Norfolk coast, will have a capacity of 580MW – enough electricity to power 400,000 UK homes.

Siemens Wind Power has been picked to supply 91 turbines for the wind farm while UK-based firm JDR will provide subsea power cables.

Energy Secretary Amber Rudd said: “This is great news for Hartlepool and another success story for the UK’s offshore wind supply chain as we continue with our long-term plan to back business, create jobs and build a Northern Powerhouse.

“We’re developing the sector’s full potential at the lowest cost for hard-working bill payers, ensuring that UK-based manufacturers like JDR are well placed to win renewable energy contracts at home and overseas.”

The wind farm is expected to start operating by 2018.

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