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As the UK marks 25 years of electricity generated by offshore wind, the Danish energy giant, Ørsted, has chosen to shine a spotlight on Grimsby which it describes as "one of the most important offshore wind hubs in the world".
It has this week put out a statement which reads:
"Last year, offshore wind generated a record 17 per cent of the UK’s electricity.
"A significant amount of that power came - and continues to come - from wind farms operated from Ørsted’s East Coast Hub at Grimsby’s Royal Dock.
"Today, almost 700 people work across Ørsted’s East Coast operations and Humberside Airport - from turbine technicians and marine specialists to data analysts and apprentices.
"Ørsted’s workforce in the Humber spans 148 different job roles, with almost 50per cent working as wind turbine technicians carrying out world-class offshore operations and maintenance.
"Three-quarters of Ørsted’s East Coast team live within an hour of the town, showing just how deeply the industry is rooted in this area."
The statement continues: "Alongside clean energy, jobs and skills, Ørsted continues to invest heavily in local communities.
"Since 2016, the East Coast Community Fund has awarded more than £4-million to nearly 300 projects across coastal Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
"Each year, up to £75,000 is dedicated to the Skills Fund, helping people gain qualifications and access new careers. More than £600,000 has supported 33 skills and training projects so far.
"Ørsted has also donated £1-million towards the Horizon Youth Zone, due to open in 2026, and has supported the Ørsted Great Grimsby 10k run for a decade."The company is proud that Hornsea 2 is recognised as the world’s largest offshore windfarm with its 165 turbines capable of producing enough low-cost, renewable electricity to power more than 1.4 million homes in Britain.
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Exploring the visitors' centre at the East Coast Hub
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