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Board rejects appeals against construction permits for two projects totalling 405MW The Danish Energy Appeals Board has rejected appeals against construction permits for two offshore wind farms, meaning the projects can continue as planned. The 240MW Jammerland Bugt offshore wind farm will comprise 16 turbines and is being developed by TotalEnergies and European Energy. The two companies are also behind the 165MW Lillebælt Syd wind farm, which is co-owned by local utility company SONFOR and will consist of 11 turbines. The wind turbines for both projects each have a capacity of 15MW and a height of 256 metres. The decision to throw out the appeals has been welcomed by the developers. Country chair of TotalEnergies Denmark Martin Rune Pedersen said: “Denmark needs concrete energy projects if its political goals for green energy are to be achieved. “We are very pleased that our projects can continue, and it has been confirmed that we have taken the necessary considerations for nature and the environment into account. “Now we can move forward with the necessary expansion of renewable energy for the benefit of the climate, jobs, and the economy.” TotalEnergies said the two wind farms have been developed based on a thorough environmental and planning process and in close co-operation with authorities and stakeholders. The offshore wind farms are located outside Natura 2000 areas and outside international bird protection areas, and the environmental impact assessments have been approved by the Danish Energy Agency. European Energy’s chief executive Knud Erik Andersen said: “It is positive that we now have cleared the way forward for the projects. “We are ready to supply green electricity to the Danish people and contribute to both security of supply and the green transition. “This decision is an important step for offshore wind development in Denmark.” The two offshore wind farms are part of the Danish open-door scheme and will together be able to supply green electricity equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of up to 400,000 Danish households. The local utility company SONFOR is a co-owner of the Lillebælt Syd project (15%). Chair of the board of SONFOR Ellen Trane Nørby said: “We have a strong green project that shows that municipalities and other players can realise ambitious climate and energy projects and contribute to the production of green electricity, green transition and increased security of supply. “We must now move forward and invite those who have been opposed to work together on solutions where everyone can have local ownership and enjoy the benefits of the wind farm.” TotalEnergies owns a majority stake in both wind farms, which are expected to become operational in 2029. |
