Renewable Energy

Danish offshore wind farm ruling out for review

July 19, 2024

The Danish Energy Agency said an environmental assessment suggests the plan for the Hesselø offshore wind farm appears to be feasible.

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The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) said an environmental assessment suggests the plan for the Hesselø offshore wind farm appears to be feasible.

The project, located in Hesselø Bay, 30 km from the coast of North Zealand and 33 km from the Swedish coast, would comprise wind turbines, cables and electricity-transforming plants with a grid connection at the Hovegård high-voltage station.

Its capacity could range from 800-1,200 MW, depending on the winner of the tender.

The plan for Hesselø Offshore Wind Farm consists of the installation of a number of offshore wind turbines corresponding to 800-1,200 MW.

Submarine cables would be laid to Gilbjerg Hoved in North Zealand, with a new HV station potentially erected at Pårup. From there, buried land cables would be laid to Hovegård, north of Balleru, which is currently undergoing expansion.

Hesselø should become fully operational by the end of 2030.

Since the planning process started in 2020, the offshore wind farm's planning area has been shifted from the original zone, as studies showed the soft seabed would compromise the construction process.

The adopted plan covers a more southerly area thought to be better suited for the installation of offshore wind turbines.

The DEA’s decision can be challenged between now and Aug. 16 via submissions to Denmark’s Energy Board of Appeal.

Following the start of the tender process in April 2024, the bid deadline is April 1, 2025. The winner will perform an environmental impact assessment of the planned offshore wind farm.