The Danish Energy Agency has issued permits to the Danish TSO Energinet to carry out, preliminary site investigations in the Kattegat 2 and Kriegers Flak 2 offshore wind zones as well as the new location chosen for the Hesselo project.
The site investigations will start in early 2023 and will cover geophysical and geotechnical studies of the array areas and their possible cable corridors, as well as marine biological studies in the surrounding areas.
The issued permits do not grant rights to develop the areas in scope but gives Energinet the right to gather relevant data concerning the identified sites.
This data will contribute to mitigating risks for potential developers as well as provide needed data for later strategic environmental assessment.
A potential developer will also be able to use the results of the preliminary site investigations for the environmental impact assessment (EIA).
The DEA expects to issue the tender for the Hesselo concession agreement in early 2024 with Energinet’s site investigations to be completed in December 2024. The wind farm is expected to be fully operational by 2029.
Kattegat 2 and Kriegers Flak 2 are at an earlier stage of development.