The Danish government has unveiled a new 4GW offshore wind expansion plan that will be based around a pair of 2GW energy islands in the North and Baltic Seas.
Copenhagen says it will become the first country in the world to deploy such islands that will represent a “paradigm shift” in how to build offshore wind.
The North Sea site will have the potential long term to reach 10GW while the island of Bornholm in the Baltic will be a 2GW location.
Together, the islands will double Denmark’s current offshore wind production, the government said.
Power will also be used for power-to-x purposes as well as direct export to the grid and may also be interconnected with other countries.
The proposals were contained in a climate action plan published today by the Danish government.
“The corona crisis is serious, but it has only made the need to think about the development of Denmark greater,” said Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen.
“A development that must be both green and economically wise. We must have the courage to change as we build. Therefore, the government today presents a plan that creates the foundation for thousands of green jobs.
“We are proud to present changes that will have a significant impact on Denmark. Not just now and here or in 2030, but far into the future.”