en.Wedoany.com Reported - Vattenfall has successfully won the Hesselø and North Sea I Mid offshore wind projects in Denmark's latest offshore wind tender. The two projects have a combined minimum capacity of 1,800 MW, which will expand the company's offshore wind footprint in Europe and support the large-scale expansion of fossil-free energy across the continent.
David Flood, Head of Offshore Wind at Vattenfall, stated that this result reflects the company's goal of continuously expanding its offshore wind portfolio and supporting the electrification transition of industry and society. Combining wind power with other fossil-free power generation methods helps meet Europe's growing demand for clean electricity, and while scaling up offshore wind, sustained attention must also be paid to affordability and long-term value.
The Hesselø project is located in the Kattegat between Denmark and Sweden, approximately 30 kilometers from the coast, with a minimum capacity of 800 MW; the North Sea I Mid project is located in the North Sea, approximately 20 kilometers from the coast near Hvide Sande, with a minimum capacity of 1,000 MW.
Grid connection for both projects has already been reserved, with connection points located approximately 50 kilometers inland. The projects have a permit duration of 30 years, with an option to extend for an additional 10 years.
Vattenfall currently operates five offshore wind farms in Denmark, generating approximately 6.5 TWh of electricity annually, enough to supply around 1.5 million households; the company's offshore wind portfolio in Denmark totals approximately 1.5 GW. With excellent wind resources and well-developed infrastructure, Denmark has long been an important market for its offshore wind business.
The two projects will enhance Denmark's fossil-free energy supply while incorporating environmental and social impact assessments from the early development stages, advancing large-scale fossil-free power development in a responsible manner. Vattenfall stated that it will work closely with relevant partners and government authorities to continue advancing these two projects.
