Artificial energy islands to supply Denmark

The European country is studying the creation of two artificial energy islands that would each house offshore wind farms and supply 4 GW in their initial phase

Reclaiming land from the sea for human activity is as old as civilizations themselves. Many nations have specialized in this field, and several projects in recent years have impressed the world with the complexity of their execution. From the well-known projects of “La Palmera” and “Archipiélago The World”, located in Dubai, to the expansion projects at sea in Hong Kong; These types of mega-projects have tried to overcome various difficulties such as lack of space or complicated spelling. Added to this is a large-scale plan by Denmark that aims to build two large artificial energy islands.

Although the purpose of the large engineering project that the Nordic country presented last 2019, and which now seems to be taking firm steps, is quite different. Denmark wants to develop two large artificial islands to house two offshore wind farms, which would allow it to achieve a 70% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. As part of an energy plan presented by the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Supply, these artificial energy islands would be located in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The first of these would start with 2GW of capacity, with space for future expansion of up to 10GW; while the second of the islands would also start with 2GW of capacity.

Both constructions would set a precedent in terms of renewable energy and its impact on the environment. This initial 4GW would double the capacity of Denmark’s current offshore wind power, substantially advancing its plans to reduce polluting emissions into the atmosphere.