Danish fishermen will receive just over EUR 0.5 million in compensation for fishing limits caused by the Vesterhav Nord and Vesterhav Syd offshore wind farms. The payment follows an agreement between Danmarks Fiskeriforenings Producent Organisation (DFPO) and Vattenfall, according to a joint press release.
The compensation covers restrictions linked to 20 turbines at Vesterhav Syd and 21 turbines at Vesterhav Nord, located off Holmsland Klit on Denmark’s west coast.
One-off payment to fishing groups
The total amount is just over DKK 4 million, equal to about EUR 0.5 million. It will be paid as a one-off sum and shared between the affected fishing associations, including Sydvestjysk Fiskeriforening, which represents fishermen in the fishing port of Hvide Sande.
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The money will be used to support fisheries impacted by the wind farms, according to the organisations involved.
Fishing bans around turbines
While wind farms are in operation, bottom-towed fishing and anchoring are banned within a 200-metre safety zone around turbines and cables. These rules follow Danish cable regulations.
During the removal of the wind farms, temporary bans on fishing and sailing will apply across the park areas.
Covers construction, operation and removal
The agreement covers the construction phase, 25 years of operation from grid connection, and around 1.5 years of dismantling. It also settles all claims linked to limits on fishing and navigation in and around the parks.
DFPO said the deal reflects both the scale of fishing limits and the long period affected. Vattenfall said the agreement shows responsibility for the impacts of large offshore projects.
Vesterhav Nord and Syd offshore wind farms were built in 2023–2024 and are expected to produce green power for at least 25 years.