The met-masts will gather weather data to help ensure that the wind turbines at the 9GW development – the largest offshore zone ever awarded – are designed and orientated to maximise its power generating capacity.

Atkins will begin by carrying out the conceptual appraisal for the met-mast sub-structures, which will be located in water depths of 22-25 metres, before performing the detailed design for the foundation and topsides.

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