Final turbine completes Hornsea One, world's biggest offshore windfarm

The final wind turbine has been installed at the world’s largest offshore windfarm.

Capable of powering a typical UK home for more than a day with a single rotation, the 7MW turbine joined 173 others at Hornsea One, 120km from the Yorkshire coast.

When it opens in 2020, the Ørsted farm will be the first in the world capable of generating more than 1GW – enough for “well over” 1m homes.

“The milestone of this last turbine being installed only nine months after the first one was erected is just one small part of this record-breaking project,” said programme director Duncan Clark. “Hornsea One has truly paved the way for the next generation of offshore windfarms.”

Each turbine took about 12 hours to install. They stand 190m above the sea, with three 75m-long blades.