Denmark has opened tenders for three offshore wind sites totalling at least 2.8GW, the Danish Energy Agency said. The North Sea Mid, Hesselo and North Sea South areas are expected to generate enough electricity to power roughly three million Danish and European households.
The tenders will use a two-sided capability-based contract for difference, which guarantees a fixed power price for producers and reduces the risk of low electricity prices for developers, the agency said. A payment cap of DKK55.2 billion (approximately €7.39 billion) including VAT has been set for the state.
The tenders include requirements on sustainability and social responsibility, including blade recyclability, measures against social dumping, and a nature-inclusive design for the Hesselo site. The agency retains the right to request documentation at any time to ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity rules.
The tender follows the 2024 offshore wind round, where no bids were received for the first three areas offered, prompting additional market dialogue and two political agreements in 2025, the agency noted.
Tender documents have been published via EU Supply, with submission deadlines set for spring 2026 for North Sea Mid and Hesselo, and autumn 2028 for North Sea South. Minimum capacities have been confirmed at 1GW for North Sea Mid, 800MW for Hesselo and 1GW for North Sea South, with completion deadlines between 2032 and 2034. The framework allows winning bidders to establish overplanting capacity.
