A WINDFARM off the Rhyl coastline has received government funding to supply the national grid.
Awel Y Môr is the first Welsh project to win a government contract in more than a decade.
This follows latest round of contracts under flagship renewable energy auctions, which will deliver 8.4 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind.
About 2,000 jobs will be created during the construction phase, including in the supply chain, while an extra 50 roles are expected to support delivery with RWE Renewables.
Awel y Môr will be developed by RWE Renewables and will expand the operational 576-megawatt Gwynt y Môr windfarm.
The development is expected to be serviced from Mostyn Docks in Flintshire.
It is hoped that Awel y Môr will be operational by 2030 - it is situated about 11km off the coast of North Wales, and will connect to the national grid at the existing Bodelwyddan substation.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said: “This is a historic win for those who want Britain to stand on our own two feet, controlling our own energy rather than depending on markets controlled by petrostates and dictators.
“It is a monumental step towards clean power by 2030, and the price secured in this auction is 40 per cent lower than the alternative cost of building and operating a new gas plant.
“Clean, homegrown, power is the right choice for this country to bring down bills for good and this auction will create thousands of jobs throughout Britain.”
Markus Krebber, chief executive of RWE, said: “We are delighted to have been successful in securing long-term offtake contracts for five projects in AR7.
“In addition, we are excited to join forces with KKR as our strategic partner in the Norfolk Vanguard East and Norfolk Vanguard West offshore wind projects.
“With the Dogger Bank South projects and our renowned partner Masdar, we are experiencing firsthand the value of strong partnerships and at Awel y Môr, we are proud to collaborate with Stadtwerke München and Siemens.
“With the successful outcome of AR7, and the agreed partnership with KKR, RWE has reached key milestones in executing its UK offshore wind development pipeline.”
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