BORNHOLM: Over the summer, it has become clear that expanding the production of renewable energy in Denmark cannot happen quickly enough.
Therefore, a majority in the Danish Parliament has now decided that the future energy island on Bornholm should have a capacity of three gigawatts instead of the two gigawatts that were the starting point.
At the same time, an agreement has been reached with Germany to lay a cable from Bornholm to Germany that can transport electricity southward if needed.
- With the expansion of the Bornholm Energy Island and the connection to Germany, we are ramping up the expansion of renewable energy.
- It is crucial for the climate, but also absolutely crucial for Europe's energy independence from Russia. This once again emphasizes Denmark's role as a global green pioneer, says Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Dan Jørgensen (S).
Agreement reached before energy summit
The agreement has been reached shortly before Tuesday's energy summit on Bornholm. Here, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) will meet with seven EU colleagues and the President of the EU Commission to discuss the energy situation in the Baltic region.
The plan is for Energiø Bornholm to be completed in 2030. In contrast to a similar project off Esbjerg, it is not an actual island.
An offshore wind farm will be established in the waters southwest of Bornholm, which will be connected to a facility on the rocky island.
Doubling current capacity
The offshore wind turbines that are installed in Danish waters and in operation today have a total capacity of 2.3 gigawatts, and thus Energiø Bornholm will more than double the current output.
In the long term, the intention is for the energy island to be connected to electrolysis plants that can convert the electricity into, for example, green fuels.
The agreement has been made between the Social Democrats, the Liberal Party, the Socialist Party, the Social Democrats, the Unity List, the Conservatives, the Danish People's Party, the Liberal Alliance and the Alternative.
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