Denmark has received bids for two offshore wind development areas in the North Sea and Hesselø, covering a combined minimum capacity of 1.8GW.
The Danish Energy Agency confirmed that the bidding deadline closed on Wednesday and proposals were submitted for both offshore projects. The agency did not identify the participating bidders.
According to Green Power Denmark, the planned wind farms would raise Denmark’s offshore wind capacity by around 70% compared with current levels before the Thor offshore wind farm enters operation.
The projects are being offered under a state support framework with net payment ceilings set at DKK 15.7 billion for Nordsøen Midt and DKK 21.9 billion for Hesselø.
The Danish Energy Agency is reviewing the submitted bids and expects the evaluation process to conclude no later than January 2027.
Denmark is also preparing another offshore wind tender for the North Sea South area, planned for autumn 2028 with a minimum capacity target of 1GW.
Kristian Jensen, chief executive of Green Power Denmark, described the latest tender as an important step for Denmark’s offshore wind sector after the unsuccessful auction in December 2024.
He said the future wind farms would deliver large volumes of renewable electricity needed for the country’s growing electrification demand.
Jensen also said the projects are expected to support Denmark’s wind industry, including service companies, ports and thousands of workers.
