The Danish government, together with six political parties, has agreed on the framework for the country's next major offshore wind tender. The agreement covers 3 GW of new capacity to be developed across three offshore wind farms: North Sea Mid, North Sea South, and Hesselø.
The tenders will open in autumn 2025. Bidding deadlines are expected in spring 2026 for North Sea Mid and Hesselø, and in autumn 2027 for North Sea South. Commissioning deadlines for minimum capacity are set for 2032 and 2033, respectively.
Projects will be awarded solely based on the lowest bid price and supported by a two-sided, capability-based Contract for Difference (CfD). This model guarantees a fixed price for electricity based on the potential output rather than actual generation, helping to reduce exposure to fluctuating electricity prices.
The framework also responds to current supply chain constraints. Developers will benefit from greater flexibility on installation timelines and a revised penalty regime. While delays still incur penalties, these are relaxed in the first two years to reflect practical delivery schedules. In addition, the Danish state will cover the cost of site investigations and surveys.
Developers will be allowed to install more capacity than the minimum required in the two North Sea zones. At Hesselø, total capacity will be limited to 1.2 GW.
Public financial support for the projects is estimated at 27.6 billion Danish crowns (approximately €3.7 billion), with funding sourced from the Green Fund and national reserves. An overall support ceiling of 55.2 billion crowns (around €7.4 billion) has been set to cap long-term state exposure.
Additional state-funded costs include:
- Site investigation costs: 731.5 million crowns in 2025 and 25.6 million in 2026
- Defence mitigation measures: 1.1 billion crowns to ensure maritime surveillance capability
