At an official ceremony, Denmark celebrated the opening of the Vesterhav Nord and Vesterhav Syd wind farms, two offshore facilities that will generate a significant amount of renewable renewable energy for the country. The inauguration was led by Magnus Heunicke, Danish Minister of the Environment, and executives from the Swedish company Vattenfall, which is responsible for the project.
Offshore wind farms bolster Danish energy
Vesterhav Nord and Vesterhav Syd are two separate, but very similar, offshore wind farms located off the west coast of Denmark. Vesterhav Syd has 20 turbines that generate a total capacity of 168 MW, while Vesterhav Nord has 21 turbines with a capacity of 176 MW, adding between them an annual production of 1.5 TWh, enough to supply 350,000 households .
Both farms are intended to operate together, strengthening Denmark’s energy independence and advancing the transition to a fossil-free future. fossil fuel-free future.
The turbines are located between 5.5 and 10 kilometers offshore, minimizing visual impact and providing a reliable source of sustainable energy. The operation and maintenance of the plants will be managed from the port of Hvide Sandeensuring local employment and efficient long-term operation.
Vattenfall executives highlight impact of Vesterhav wind farms
Helene Biström, head of the company’s wind energy division, stressed the importance of these wind farms for Denmark’s energy future. energy future of Denmark..
With Vesterhav Nord and Syd, we are boosting Denmark’s energy independence and promoting sustainability. These projects will generate 1.5 TWh per year, enough to supply 350,000 households.
He stated.
For her part, Anne Mette Traberg, Country Manager of Vattenfall in Denmark, emphasized that this project strengthens the company’s presence in the country and promotes job creation and regional economic development.
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