Denmark Seeks Bids for 6 GW of Offshore Wind Power

Denmark has initiated its largest offshore wind tender, offering up to 6 GW of capacity across six different sites. These sites are located in four zones within Danish waters: North Sea I, Kattegat, Kriegers Flak II, and Hesselø. The awarded contracts from this tender will facilitate the construction of wind energy capacity in these areas, with completion expected by 2030.

The 6 GW offshore wind tender is issued without subsidy and adopts an annual concession payment as the primary payment model. This means that tenderers participate by offering a fixed annual concession payment to the state over 30 years for the right to utilize the sea area for building and operating offshore wind farms. Additionally, each offered offshore wind turbine project includes a 20% state co-ownership.

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Winning projects will have the liberty to install as many turbines as possible, potentially increasing the capacity to 10 GW or more. The ministry has also stated that the cost of constructing 1 GW of offshore wind is approximately USD 2.3 billion. Moreover, it's estimated that one site could power up to 1 million European homes. After 33 years since the construction of the world's first offshore wind farm, Denmark's offshore wind farms currently have a combined capacity of 2.7 GW.

Offshore Wind Farms in Denmark

Denmark has been a pioneer in offshore wind energy, being the first country to install an offshore wind farm. Here is an overview of some of the significant offshore wind farms in Denmark:

Kriegers Flak: Located in the Baltic Sea, it is the largest offshore wind power plant in Denmark, with a capacity of over 600 megawatts.

Horns Rev 3: This wind farm is located in the North Sea and has a capacity of roughly 400 megawatts.

Anholt: This wind farm has a capacity of 400 megawatts and was commissioned in 2013.

Horns Rev II: This wind farm has a capacity of 209 megawatts and was commissioned in 2009.

Rødsand II: This wind farm has a capacity of 207 megawatts and was commissioned in 2010.

Nysted (Rødsand I): This wind farm has a capacity of 166 megawatts and was commissioned in 2003.

For further information about offshore wind projects in Denmark, explore our database.

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