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£12 Billion Norfolk Wind Farm Investment Announced

Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 08:39

A £12 billion investment in Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind projects is expected to support more than 2,400 jobs across Britain.

More than 2,400 jobs are expected to be supported by a major £12 billion investment in offshore wind farms off the Norfolk coast.

Energy company RWE and global investment firm KKR have confirmed funding for the Norfolk Vanguard East and Vanguard West projects, marking one of the largest renewable energy investments in British history.

The two offshore wind farms will have a combined generating capacity of 2.8 gigawatts, enough to supply the equivalent of approximately three million UK homes.

Preparatory work is already underway, with offshore construction expected to begin in early 2027.

Both projects are scheduled to become operational by 2030.

The investment package includes £1 billion from the government's National Wealth Fund, helping secure substantial private-sector financing.

The projects are expected to support approximately 2,300 jobs annually during construction, alongside more than 100 permanent positions once the wind farms are operational.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed the announcement, describing the investment as a vote of confidence in Britain's renewable energy industry.

He said coastal communities should benefit from the employment opportunities created by the country's transition towards cleaner energy.

The government believes the projects will strengthen Britain's energy security while reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels.

The announcement also represents a significant opportunity for businesses across Norfolk, with potential contracts for engineering, construction, maintenance and specialist supply-chain services.

 

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