The Danish Energy Agency has published its Plan for Program Bornholm Energy Island, setting out the framework for the future Energy Island at Bornholm and the adjacent coastal areas.
The 3.8GW site consist of an offshore wind farm south of Bornholm as well as high-voltage installations on Bornholm and Zealand.
Based on a strategic environmental assessment of the plan and consultation responses received, the Danish Energy Agency has assessed it is possible to adopt the Plan for Program Bornholm Energy Island.
In the process, the body has adjusted the planning areas to accommodate environmental issues and planning restrictions in the area, such as bird protection and defence zones and ship traffic routes.
The Danish Energy Agency held a number of public meetings in 2021, 2022 and 2023 in connection with consultation periods, where the public, stakeholders and authorities submitted ideas, proposals and concerns and asked questions about the draft proposal and the environmental assessment.
The plan sets the overall framework for future construction projects for Bornholm Energy Island. The plan alone does not allow for the construction of facilities.
The Danish Energy Agency’s decision can be appealed to the Energy Complaints Board for a four-week period until 10 June 2024.