The 165MW Lillebaelt Syd offshore wind project has been awarded a construction permit by the Danish Energy Agency.
The scheme, which is located in the Strait of Lillebaelt close to the city of Soenderborg in Denmark, is being co-developed by European Energy and the Danish utility company SONFOR.
The offshore project is planned to begin operation in 2029.
“We are delighted to finally secure the construction permits for this important offshore park,” said European Energy chief executive Knud Erik Andersen.
“This marks a milestone for European Energy and positions us as a leading developer of offshore wind in Denmark and the Nordics.”
SONFOR chair Ellen Trane Norby added: “Lillebaelt Syd is a showcase of how public-private partnership can take responsibility locally and act on climate change.
“From the very start, the project should support the green transformation and contribute to Soenderborg municipality’s efforts to get net zero carbon by 2029.
“With the establishment permit in hand, we can celebrate the result of 14 years of hard work, co-operation and dialog with the local community.”
Regarding local support for the projects, the institute MEGAFON conducted a survey in the municipalities of Sonderborg and Assens, near the Lillebaelt Syd project.
The results revealed strong backing, with 80% support in Sonderborg and 69% in Assens.
Earlier this year, European Energy, SONFOR and the energy company TotalEnergies signed an agreement where TotalEnergies will become the majority owner of the Lillebaelt Syd project.