Denmark has decided to include grid connection costs in the scope of its upcoming 800 MW-plus offshore wind tender.

Previously, national transmission system operator Energinet was responsible for the establishment and operation of transformer platforms and submarine cables for offshore wind farms, reports ReNews.

"This task is now transferred to the winner as part of the overall project," the Danish Energy Agency said.

The tender for the rights to develop an offshore wind farm at the project site, dubbed Thor, will be held this year, with power due online between 2024 and 2027.

Denmark's new energy policy will also involve two subsequent rounds of at least 800 MW, to offer a combined minimum Danish capacity boost of 2.4 GW by 2030.

Energinet will keep responsibility for the onshore wires and substation.

Source: ReNews