Denmark postpones energy island in North Sea, possible impact on energy link with Belgium
Denmark’s plans to build an energy island in the North Sea have been postponed for at least three years. The decision may have a significant impact on the installation of an energy link with Belgium, known as the Triton Link.
Belgium and Denmark have plans to jointly build an undersea power cable between the two countries to bring surplus power from Denmark's many wind farms to Belgium. Belgium is also planning an energy island in the North Sea and construction has already started. The cable, a hybrid interconnector, would be installed between the two artificial islands.
In an interview with Danish business newspaper Borsen, Denmark’s Climate and Energy minister Lars Aegaard said the Danish island would not be ready until 2036 at the earliest, while the previous deadline was 2033. Denmark is currently examining a possible cooperation with Germany to develop the project.
This is not the first time Denmark has adjusted its plans. Last year, the government decided to reconsider the project and postpone tenders because of the high cost.
It’s not yet clear what impact the postponement will have on plans to install the Triton Link between Denmark and Belgium.
#FlandersNewsService | Employees of ERDF and Louis Dreyfus install an electric submarine cable and optical fibre in western France, 2015 © PHOTO AFP / JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD
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