Denmark has launched tenders for three major offshore wind projects with a combined minimum capacity of 2.8 GW.
The Danish Energy Agency says the projects could generate enough power to supply about 3 million homes across Denmark and Europe.
North Sea and Kattegat Sites
The tender covers three sites: North Sea Mid, North Sea South, and Hesselø in the Kattegat. Two of the sites must be completed by the end of 2032, while North Sea South has a 2034 deadline.
Each project has a minimum capacity ranging from 800 MW to 1 GW, with room for additional overplanting.
New Contract Model and State Support
A two-sided, capability-based contract for difference (CfD) will secure developers a fixed electricity price, lowering financial risk and encouraging bids after earlier 2024 tenders received none.
The state has set a payment cap of DKK 55.2 billion, including VAT.
Sustainability and Security Requirements
The projects carry binding conditions on the recyclability of turbine blades, labour standards, and cybersecurity.
The Hesselø project must also use a nature-inclusive design. Tender deadlines fall in spring 2026 for North Sea Mid and Hesselø, and autumn 2028 for North Sea South.