he Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has approved the plan for the Hesselo offshore wind farm project, which could have a capacity of up to 1.2 GW, in waters north of the North Zealand peninsula, with significant changes to its siting.
This decision comes after an environmental assessment and consultation feedback, the DEA announced on Thursday.
The tender process for the Hesselo project is currently underway and will conclude next year. The project’s capacity is proposed to range between 800 MW and 1,200 MW, with the final size depending on the tender winner. Bids for the competitive round, initiated this spring, are due by April 1, 2025.
The DEA has made a significant adjustment to the project’s area, relocating the wind farm further south from its originally planned site. This new location was deemed more suitable for the installation.
Hesselo’s turbines will be installed in Hesselo Bay, approximately 30 km (18.6 mi) off the coast of North Zealand, and will connect via subsea cables to a high-voltage station at Hovegard. The wind farm could be operational by the end of 2030.
Environmental studies for the project’s onshore infrastructure are currently being conducted by transmission system operator Energinet.
