Denmark has received bids for the Nordsøen Midt and Hesselø offshore wind areas, according to the Danish Energy Agency (DEA), with the bidding deadline for the first of the three government-auctioned areas passing on May 20.
The DEA initiated tenders under a Contract for Difference (CfD) model, offering a fixed strike price in November 2025 for three offshore wind areas: Nordsøen Midt (North Sea Central), Hesselø, and Nordsøen Syd (North Sea South). Bids for Nordsøen Syd will close in autumn 2028.
The subsidy caps for the first two sites are set at DKK 15.7 billion (around EUR 2.1 billion) for Nordsøen Midt and DKK 21.9 billion (around EUR 2.9 billion) for Hesselø.
The Danish Energy Agency reports that these two offshore wind farms are expected to provide at least 1.8 GW of capacity, with the third site contributing an additional 1 GW.
The agency is currently evaluating bids for Nordsøen Midt and Hesselø, with final results anticipated by January 2027.
Green Power Denmark, an industry association, described this as a “much-needed success” following years of offshore wind tender delays.
The new projects will boost Denmark’s offshore wind capacity by about 70%, excluding the ongoing 1 GW Thor project.
Denmark restarted the offshore wind tender in 2025 due to a failed 3 GW procurement round in 2024. The revised framework includes state aid and flexible conditions to enhance project feasibility.
Winning bidders will be selected based on the lowest guaranteed electricity price, adhering to foreign ownership and state aid screening requirements, according to Green Power Denmark.
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