Denmark has opened tenders for three new Danish offshore wind farms
Denmark has opened tenders for three new Danish offshore wind farms

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Denmark has opened tenders for three new Danish offshore wind farms

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Denmark has opened tenders for three new Danish offshore wind farms

The Danish Energy Agency has officially launched tenders for three new offshore wind areas, unlocking at least 2.8 GW of new capacity in the North Sea and Kattegat. For international energy companies, this is more than a tender announcement. It is a clear signal that Denmark wants to remain one of Europe’s most predictable and attractive markets for large-scale renewable investments.

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Three sites. One clear direction.

The tenders cover three strategically located offshore wind areas: North Sea Mid, Hesselø in the Kattegat and North Sea South. Once completed, Denmark’s total offshore wind capacity will exceed 6.8 GW, supplying green electricity equivalent to the consumption of around three million Danish and European homes.

Denmark has opened tenders for three new Danish offshore wind farms
Illustration: The Danish Energy Agency

A support scheme designed for bankability

All three projects are offered under a two-sided capability-based contract for difference. This model guarantees offshore wind producers a fixed electricity price, reducing exposure to volatile market prices and responding directly to market demand for lower risk frameworks.

A total payment cap of DKK 55.2 billion including VAT has been set for the state, underlining Denmark’s long-term commitment to offshore wind while maintaining a transparent and responsible support structure.

Sustainability and security built in

The tenders go beyond megawatts. They include clear requirements on sustainability and social responsibility, such as recyclability of turbine blades, safeguards against social dumping and, for Hesselø, a mandatory nature-inclusive design.
Cybersecurity is also firmly on the agenda. The Danish Energy Agency may require winning bidders to document compliance with applicable cybersecurity regulation at any time. For investors, this means operating in a market where resilience, responsibility and trust are part of the package.

Timelines that enable long-term planning

  • North Sea Mid: minimum 1 GW, completion by end of 2032
  • Hesselø, Kattegat: minimum 800 MW, completion by end of 2032
  • North Sea South: minimum 1 GW, completion by end of 2034

The tenders also allow for overplanting capacity, giving developers additional flexibility to optimise project economics and output.

 

Why this matters for international investors

Denmark consistently ranks among Europe’s most stable and transparent energy markets. The country combines political commitment, regulatory clarity and decades of offshore wind experience with a strong ecosystem of developers, suppliers, ports and research institutions.

For companies looking to scale offshore wind in Europe, Denmark offers something rare: speed without shortcuts, ambition without ambiguity and growth with guardrails.

get in touch

Interested in participating or establishing a Danish base for your offshore wind activities?

Invest in Denmark helps international energy companies navigate tenders, partnerships and site selection. Get in touch to explore how Denmark can support your next offshore wind investment.

Copenhagen

  • Sarina Lohmann

    Title: Special Advisor – Maritime and transport – Analysis & Partnerships

    Area: Copenhagen

    Phone: +4533920423

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