Both Danish and international offshore wind developers can now submit bids to construct three offshore wind farms, with a combined minimum capacity of 2.8 GW in the North Sea and at Hesselø in the inner Danish waters of the Kattegat. The framework for the tenders was agreed upon in May 2025 in a broad cross-party agreement. Once built, the projects can more than double Denmark’s current offshore wind power production.
“After thorough preparation, we have now launched the tenders — because we are determined to bring more offshore wind to Denmark. Demand for green electricity is rising - for electric vehicles, heat pumps, businesses, and exports. We want a greener, stronger and more secure Denmark, while contributing to a more energy independent Europe. We have listened carefully to the market and designed the tenders to reflect the uncertainties that the market actors themselves have identified. I now look forward to seeing the bids submitted by the offshore wind developers,” says Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities, Lars Aagaard.
See factsheet on the tenders here
The three new offshore wind farms are eligible for state subsidies of up to DKK 55.2 billion incl. VAT. The subsidies will be provided through a two-sided Contract for Difference, which guarantees developers a fixed electricity price, thereby increasing investment security. Final support expenditures will depend on market electricity prices over the 20-year support period and may end up lower than the support cap.
Read more about the Contract for Difference model here
The tenders include a series of minimum requirements intended to promote higher sustainability standards and social responsibility. These include requirements for recyclable turbine blades and measures to support chain-of-responsibility practices. There are also strict requirements for the new offshore wind farms to ensure preparedness and resilience against various threats, and there will be a strong focus on thorough supplier risk assessments.
Read more about sustainability requirements here
Read more about rules for critical infrastructure and cybersecurity here
The Danish Energy Agency is responsible for conducting the tenders. The submission deadlines are set for spring 2026 for North Sea Mid and Hesselø offshore wind farms, and autumn 2028 for North Sea South offshore wind farm.
Facts:
- Three offshore wind farms will be tendered with a minimum capacity of 2.8 GW.
- The tender allows for overplanting, meaning developers may install capacity above the 2.8 GW minimum.
- Two wind farms are located in the North Sea — North Sea Mid and North Sea South — and one at Hesselø inner Danish waters.
- Denmark currently has 2.7 GW of offshore wind in operation, with an additional 1 GW under development at the Thor Offshore Wind Farm.
Contact:
Press Office, Ministry od Climate, Energy and Utilities
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