World’s First ‘Energy Island’ to be built by Denmark

World’s First ‘Energy Island

 Denmark, the nation that built the world’s first offshore wind farm, has agreed to an ambitious plan for another global first – an energy island in the North Sea which could eventually be capable of supplying energy to a history-making 10 million homes. The move will create a critical boost to the world’s offshore wind capacity.

The first hub and spoke  scheme will involve building an island 80 kilometres off the Danish coastline to act as the transmission centre for hundreds of wind turbines surrounding it. It is the largest construction project of Danish which is around $34billon

The project is also a potential blueprint for other coastal nations to develop their own green energy sources. “It’s in Danish waters, yes, but it could conceptually be in any other country."

Energy hub for the world

The initial phase for the artificial island is around the size of 18 soccer pitches. Initially, the North Sea hub will be capable of producing 3 gigawatts of electricity, but the plan is to scale up to 10 gigawatts, which is nearly one-and-a-half times Denmark’s current needs.

As well as supplying other European countries with electricity, the goal is to use the new offshore island to produce green hydrogen from seawater, which can also be exported. Large batteries on the island will store surplus electricity for use when demand is high.

Although the Danish government will own a majority stake, private companies will be invited to join a public/private partnership to build the project. Power will be supplied by as many as 600 giant wind turbines, each standing up to 260 metres tall.

DENMARK‟S ARTIFICIAL ENERGY ISLAND PROJECT. IMPORTANT POINTS

 

◾️ The Danish government approved a plan to build an artificial island in the North Sea as part of its effort to switch to green energy.

◾️An energy island is based on a platform that serves as a hub for electricity generation from surrounding offshore wind farms.

 ◾️The artificial island will be located about 80 km into the North Sea and the majority of it will be owned by the Danish government.