The Danish Energy Agency and the Municipality of Frederikshavn have granted construction permits for European Energy’s offshore wind power project off the Danish city of Frederikshavn.
The up to 72MW project aims to construct five offshore wind turbines at a maximum height of 256 metres, four kilometres off the coast.
Head of offshore wind at European Energy Andreas Karhula Lauridsen said: “We have been working intensively with our plans of making the city of Frederikshavn a global focal point for new offshore wind power technology.
“Therefore, we are very satisfied with the permission from the national and local authorities.
“This is an important milestone, and we are now pursuing with the maturisation of the project and working on ensuring the necessary financial framework for the project.”
The construction permits have been granted following environmental impact assessments of the wind power project, including the cable planning both on- and offshore.
The results of the environmental impact assessment were subject to a public consultation during the summer.
Lauridsen added: “The climate and energy crisis shows in all clarity that we have no time to waste.
“We hope to see the offshore wind turbines enter into operation in the first quarter of 2024.
“We are happy that the municipality of Frederikshavn leads the green transition by providing the necessary space for these offshore wind turbines.”
The green electricity from the offshore wind turbines is expected to be brought ashore at the harbour of Frederikshavn.
European Energy is in dialogue with numerous local stakeholders regarding the usage of the green power in a Power-to-X-project on the harbour.