Denmark-based DONG Energy is planning to build the 1.2GW Hornsea Project One offshore wind farm (Hornsea), located off the Yorkshire coast in UK.
Once completed, Hornsea is said to be the first offshore wind farm in the world with over 1,000MW capacity.
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By 2020, the farm is expected to be fully commissioned and is planning to produce enough electricity to power more than one million homes in UK.
DONG Energy CEO Henrik Poulsen said: "Hornsea together with Race Bank, Westermost Rough and Lincs will make up a giant production area off the British east coast, supporting our efforts to deliver green and independent energy to society."
In April 2014, the UK Government had given a final investment decision enabling contract (Contract for Difference) to Hornsea, which is now waiting to obtain a fixed tariff rate for the first 15 years of production.
With Hornsea, DONG expects to complete its strategic target of installing 6.5GW of offshore wind projects by 2020.
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By GlobalDataBy reaching the company’s strategic target, DONG also plans to cut the cost of a new technology.
DONG Energy UK country chairman Brent Cheshire said: "Our decision to construct this giant wind farm underlines our commitment to the UK market.
"Hornsea Project One will support the supply chain and help create local jobs.
"To have the world’s biggest ever offshore wind farm located off the Yorkshire coast is hugely significant, and highlights the vital role offshore wind will play in the UK’s need for new low-carbon energy."
Siemens will supply 7.0MW wind turbine for Hornsea, which will be built on an area of around 407km².
Following the acquisition of 66.66% ownership share from Smart Wind in last February, DONG has become the only owner of the farm.
DONG Energy also possesses the rights of the Hornsea Project Two and Three, which have an additional combined capacity to generate 3GW of offshore wind power.
Last October, the company has announced its plan to build the 660MW Walney Extension Offshore Wind Farm, located in the Irish Sea, around 19km off the west coast of Britain.
