The Danish government and other political parties have agreed to move the site of the proposed up to 1200MW Hesselo offshore wind farm to an area south of the original planned project.
The Danish Energy Agency said the political agreement on the new position follows a fine screening conducted by COWI for the DEA.
“The fine screening was published on 11 May 2022, and it shows that the area south of the original Hesselo area is a good alternative because the seabed has been is assessed as better suited for establishment of the wind farm,” DEA said.
It added that the new position means that Hesselo is likely to be able to supply electricity to Danish households from 2028 and it will be completely finished in 2029.
The tender for Hesselo was suspended last year after the discovery of soft clay bottoms in the seabed, especially in the northern and western part of the original area.