Germany, Denmark seal agreement for 3 GW energy island project in the Baltic Sea

Denmark and Germany have signed a legally binding agreement to work together on the 3 GW Bornholm Energy Island project on the Danish Baltic Sea by the early 2030s. The electricity produced on the island will be transported via new grid connections to Germany (2 GW) and to the Danish mainland (1.2 GW). The offshore wind scheme is expected to create a way for future green electricity imports to Germany, making the electricity supply cheaper, more secure, and less dependent on fossil fuels.

The project highlights the commitment of EU countries to developing more offshore wind capacity in the Baltic and North Seas. The four pioneer countries, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Denmark, have recently agreed to expand offshore wind power generation capacity in the North Sea by tenfold to at least 150 GW by 2050.

With over 3 GW of offshore wind generation capacity, the Bornholm energy island has the potential to significantly contribute to clean energy production in the region while also creating a better energy supply.