Ramboll has been awarded a substantial contract worth Dkr225m (€30m) over a span of 10 years to develop the electrical infrastructure for the planned energy island in the Danish North Sea. Acting as the client consultant, Ramboll will provide valuable assistance to Energinet, the Danish transmission system operator, in establishing the electricity infrastructure for this ambitious artificial island.
By the year 2033, the energy island is expected to generate a staggering 3GW of zero-carbon electricity, which is roughly equivalent to half of Denmark's current electricity consumption. This capacity is set to increase even further by 2040, reaching an impressive 10GW. Such a significant amount of electricity will be able to power approximately 10 million homes in Northern Europe, a truly remarkable feat.
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Hannes Reuter, the Managing Director for Ramboll's global Energy division, emphasized the importance of this groundbreaking project, stating, “The North Sea energy island positions Denmark as a frontrunner in the implementation of renewable energy at a large scale. Not only will this transformative project be crucial in helping achieve Denmark's national climate targets, it will also serve as an energy hub for Europe.”
This visionary development represents one of the world's first and largest offshore electrical infrastructure projects of its kind. Over the course of the next 10 years, Ramboll plans to employ 35 full-time experts from various departments within their organization to ensure the successful realization of this ambitious endeavor.
Jan Hagenau, Senior Project Manager at Energinet, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “Denmark's energy islands mark the beginning of a new era within offshore wind energy and will kick off a complete transformation and a closer alignment of the European energy system. Getting great experts on the task is key, so we can solve the many challenges in collaboration.”
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This contract marks Ramboll's fifth advisory engagement relating to the energy islands, showcasing their expertise and ongoing involvement in this pioneering initiative. With their significant contribution to the development of the electrical infrastructure, Ramboll is playing a crucial role in Denmark's journey towards a sustainable and renewable energy future.
