Rødsand II 22 m
Anholt 21,6 m
Please be aware that many questions and answers are continuously being published as Q&A on this webpage.
19.12.2013 Release of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for the tender of Horns Rev 3
Please that the PQQ-documents have been amended since the DEA has decided it is not a requirement that the required financial information shall be in accordance with IFRS.
You can find the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) here (Word).
You can find the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) here.
The forms: "Statement on annual overall turnover, equity ratio and long term debt rating" can be found here (Word).
The forms: "Statement on annual overall turnover, equity ratio and long term debt rating" can be found here (pdf).
06.12.2013 The contract notice for Horns Rev 3 has been approved by the Climate, Energy and Building Minister and has now been made public.
The contract notice can be found here.
A Pre- Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) will be published shortly on the same web page.
"The contract notice for Horns Rev 3 marks an important milestone in our efforts to create more competition to build Danish offshore wind farms and attract new capital for the green transition in Denmark. Today's announcement is the result of an intensive dialogue with the market to create the right framework conditions in Denmark. We have managed to find solutions that we believe will ensure serious bidders and more competition in the Danish market," says Climate, Energy and Building Minister Martin Lidegaard.
The contract notice sets out the main principles of bidding and outlines the requirements necessary to become
prequalified in order to participate in the tender, which will be conducted as a negotiated procedure. The prequalification ensures that only those who tender and are able to undertake the task, both financially and technically, can participate in the tendering procedure.
The requirements for prequalification are customised to create more competition and bring new players and financial institutions to the Danish market. Among other things, there are now more relaxed requirements for financial and economic capacity in comparison to the last bidding process undertaken for an offshore wind farm in Denmark at Anholt in 2010. There is also an assurance that those prequalified are fit to handle the task. The technical requirements ensure the necessary experience in the installation and operation of offshore wind farms.
"The prequalification is an important part of a new procurement model that involves both a considerable amount of technical dialogue and subsequent negotiations with the bidders. It is an important departure from the last bid for the Anholt offshore wind farm in 2010 where we ended up receiving only one offer. Instead of sitting behind closed doors this time, we have chosen to implement some of the most open and transparent procurement measures the industry has ever seen. It has secured a massive interest in the Danish projects," says Climate, Energy and Building Minister Martin Lidegaard.
The rest of the tender specifications will be published in early 2014 and will include among other things additional economic conditions for the establishment and operation of the park as well as a draft concession agreement.. The deadline for applying for prequalification is the 23rd April 2014.
05.12.2013 Proposal for the special market scheme for Kriegers Flak now public
The Kriegers Flak wind farm will be connected to a so called common grid solution (CGS) which will allow for cross-border trade in the European market coupling.
While the Danish TSO, Energinet.dk, is responsible for the Danish part of the CGS, 50Hertz Transmission is responsible for the German part.
Energinet.dk has developed a proposal for a special market scheme for the Kriegers Flak wind farm that takes into account the special features of the CGS.
The scheme stipulates the rules for selling power from the Kriegers Flak wind farm, including the use of the common grid solution.
The proposal has now been forwarded to the Danish Energy Regulatory Authority (DERA) for consent. DERA regulates the Danish markets for electricity, natural gas and district heating.
The proposal together with the draft decision is available on The DERA’s website from Friday 6th of December and the following two weeks.
The proposal and the draft decision is on the agenda of the board of DERA in January 2014. The final decision will be made public available on the web pages of the TSO, DERA and the DEA.
Questions and comments related to the consent process and the work of DERA may be forwarded to Henrik Gommensen.
The proposal and draft decision are only available in Danish. The final market rules, however, will also be made available in English as part of the Kriegers Flak tender.
26.11.2013 Geotechnical survey results for Horns Rev 3 now available
Please be aware that on November 19 2013 the results from the geotechnical surveys on Horns Rev 3 were released on the data website of Energinet.dk
You can find the geotechnical report for Horns Rev 3 here
At the same time, the AGS-file for the geotechnical surveys on Kriegers Flak has been slightly revised.
You can find the report and the revised AGS-file for Kriegers Flak here
21.11.2013 EWEA Offshore 2013 presentation
Find the EWEA Offshore 2013 presentation from the DEA here. The presentation is uploaded as a whole (pdf) and as pictures (pptx).
EWEA Offshore 2013 presentation (pdf) EWEA Offshore 2013 presentation (pptx)
15.11.2013 Meet us at EWEA Offshore 2013
The DEA will deliver presentations and be available for dialogue and meetings at EWEA Offshore 2013 19 - 21 November 2013, Frankfurt, Germany.
Please attend the special side-event on the on the Danish tenders at EWEA on Wednesday 20 November 2013 from 9.00–10.30 AM in the press-conference room.
You can find the program for the seminar here
07.11.2013 Geotechnical survey results for Kriegers Flak now available
Please be aware that on November 1 2013 the results from the geotechnical surveys on Kriegers Flak were released on the data website of Energinet.dk
You can find the report here
15.10.2013 Decision on grid voltage for both wind farms and other technical news
The DEA has decided that the grid voltages for both Horns Rev 3 and Kriegers Flak will be at the level of 33 kV. The decision follows the technical dialogue before summer with interested parties. The DEA believes that 33 kV will ensure the highest level of competition for both projects.
The technical project descriptions for both projects have been amended accordingly, see column to the right. Other minor amendments include clarification of issues relating to the marking of turbines following discussions with the Danish Maritime Authority and the Danish Transport Authority in September 2013. Further, DRAFT watermarks have been removed. This does not exclude future amendments, however, as the EIA-process evolves. Readers should therefore be aware of the dating of the text.
Following the invitation to dialogue before summer we received questions on the anticipated market regulation. Two questions remained unanswered. See the questions and answers here.
15.10.2013 Updated Technical Project Descriptions for Horns Rev 3 and Kriegers Flak
An updated version of the Technical Project Descriptions are now available with the following changes:
DRAFT watermark has been removed. The report should be seen as a description and changes will be incorporated continuously. Readers should therefore note the date of the report.
The DEA has by August 2013 decided on a 33 kV grid connection for Horns Rev 3. The report mentioned both 33 kV and 66 kV but now only the possibility of the 33 kV is mentioned.
Conditions in connection to marking of turbines in relation to sea and air traffic will be specified after deliberations with the Danish Maritime Authority and the Danish Transport Authority in September 2013.
Please contact Peter Sehestedt if you experience any problems getting access to the information or if you have any questions regarding the content on this web page.
11.10.2013 Consultation on the prequalification criteria in draft for the Horns Rev 3 tender
A draft of the prequalification criteria (for financial, economic and technical capacity) is now available and the DEA hereby give potential applicants the opportunity:
- To correct any misunderstandings or mistakes in the wording of the criteria in draft.
- To pinpoint any of the drafted criteria which do not reflect current market conditions.
- To submit any questions related to the actual comprehension of the criteria in draft
Consultation on the prequalification criteria in draft for the Horns Rev 3 tender Draft for prequalification criteria for the tender of Horns Rev 3
The final criteria will be published in the beginning of November 2013 as part of the contract notice.
04.10.2013 Metocean studies - Horns Rev 3 and Krieger's Flak Offshore Wind Farms
On the basis of the notice from the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) to Energinet.dk dated 23 April 2013, Energinet.dk has provided information on waves, wind and current (metocean) for the areas for the future offshore wind farms at Horns Rev 3 and Kriegers Flak.
Metocean studies for each of the two sites can be downloaded from the links below.
Horns Rev 3 Kriegers Flak
Furthermore, raw data used in the two studies has been compiled.
For Kriegers Flak the raw data is already available on the website.
The raw data is now available for Horns Rev 3. The raw data consists of time series of parameters used over 10 years for the four locations, which has been used in the metocean study for Horns Rev 3. The data can be found here.
In addition the metocean studies will be updated with relevant Hs / Tp diagrams by the end of October 2013.
Based on the completed market dialogue DEA has decided that the conducted metocean-studies for the two sites should undergo a certification. This work is initiated by Energinet.dk, and will end no later than 1 May 2014.
19.09.13 – Horns Rev 3 and Kriegers Flak Technical Dialog
Please find the minutes and presentations from the technical dialog meeting on 10 of September 2013 at Energinet.dk, the Danish TSO.
Energinet.dk and the Danish Energy Agency is very interested in receiving questions, views, comments and proposals in relation to platform interface and MV switchgear.
We ask that you send your questions, views, comments and proposals to the Danish Energy Agency no later than the 1st of October 2013.
Horns Rev 3 & Kriegers Flak Platform Interfaces presentation Horns Rev 3 & Kriegers Flak MV Switchgear presentation Anholt Plots
Participants
03.09.13 –Agenda for the technical meeting on switchgears and platforms September 10 The agenda for meeting September 10 2013 is now available. Please find the information here.
27.08.13 – CPT data now available
Energinet.dk has made the CPT data available. You can find the data here:
Horns Rev 3 Kriegers Flak
21.08.13 – Tenders for Kriegers Flak grid connection has started
Three contractors have been pre-qualified to submit tenders for the delivery of the two converter facilities which must be a part of the grid connection of the Kriegers Flak offshore wind turbines.
Read more here
04.07.13 – Evaluation of dialogue, geophysical results available for Horns Rev 3 and other news.
Evaluation of dialogue
The second round of dialogue on key requirements in the coming tenders is now finalized. The DEA is thanking all participants for valuable input.
As a direct result of the dialogue the timetable is being adjusted in order to provide bidders with more flexibility. Further, geotechnical and Met-Ocean information will be published ahead of the previously announced schedule.
Read the note which summarizes the responses we received. The DEA offers its evaluation of the input received and where possible presents the thinking that will guide the DEA in formulating the requirements of the coming tenders in the near future.
Read also the Appendix which contains answers to the many detailed questions and comments received during the dialogue on many technical aspects of the tender, EIA, platform design etc.
Geophysical results
Geophysical results are now available for Horns Rev 3. The results for Kriegers Flak will be ready 15th of August 2013 at the latest.
Read the note for guidance as to how to retrieve the data.
Technical meeting on switchgears and platforms in September
At the request of participants in the dialogue Energinet.dk will organize a technical dialogue meeting where Energinet.dk will give detailed technical information about the medium voltage switchgear and other platform related issues.
29.05.2013 HR3 – MetOcean: Validation of DMI’s model suite for the Horns Rev 3 Area
The report on the validation of DMI’s model suite for the Horns Rev 3 Area is now available. The document is a validation of the results from the DMI model used in the Met-Ocean study for the Horns Rev 3 Offshore Wind Farm. The validation is an addition to the general model-data validations carried out at DMI. The addition covers a much larger area and includes more model parameters and observations.
Please note that the deadline for comments in regards to the results from the first round of dialogue concerning the pre-investigations, including the model suite for the Met-Ocean study, has been extended from May 31 to June 7 2013.
Contributions to the dialogue can be send to the DEA.
13.05.2013 Presentation from mini-conference Read the presentation from the mini-conference May 13 Participants
08.05.2013 Agenda and dialogue documents now available for kick-off conference on May 13 Dialogue documents as well as the agenda for the conference on May 13 2013 is available now.
The dialogue paper forms the basis for our dialogue with the market. As part of the dialogue we also publish the draft documents of the technical project description for Horns Rev 3 and the technical project description for Kriegers Flak that will determine the scope of the EIA of the two projects.
You can also read the Agenda for the kick-off conference May 13. Notice that the Danish Energy Agency will be available for networking after the conference.
The conference in Copenhagen is hosted by the minister for Climate, Energy and Building, Mr. Martin Lidegaard, and
kicks off a new round of technical dialogue where potential bidders and other relevant parties are invited to comment on specific questions regarding the tendering process and some of the principal terms and requirements related to the tenders.
The Danish Energy Agency invites all interested parties to join the conference at the Danish Energy Agency, Amaliegade 44 in the center of Copenhagen (please contact reception desk at arrival).
The technical dialogue will be completed in connection with the Kick-off Conference on 13 May 2013 on the basis of the dialogue paper. Potential tenderers will be able to detail their replies and views in bilateral meetings with the DEA in the period from 27 May 2013 to 30 May 2013. You are invited to send your answers and comments to the DEA before 7th of June 2013. These replies will subsequently be published anonymously on the Danish Energy Agency’s website.
08.05.2013 Results from the first dialogue round on the pre-investigations
We are now able to publish the results from our recent round of technical dialogue meetings concerning the preliminary plans for pre-investigations (concerning both geological and metocean data). During the dialogue we have received valuable input and we wish to thank all contributors.
The results take the form of explanatory notes, questions and answers, documents on methodology and links:
Explanatory note and appendix with questions and answers concerning the plans for geological pre-investigations at Horns Rev 3 and Kriegers Flak.
Explanatory note and appendix with questions and answers as well as documents on methodology concerning the plans for Metocean pre-investigations at Horns Rev 3and Kriegers Flak.
You are invited to send any comments you may have regarding the documents, including in particular on methodology, to the DEA before June 7 2013.
Revised timetable for deliveries:
As a result of the dialogue we also present a revised timetable regarding the publication of results and reports from the pre-investigations as they are finalized:
- 1 of July 2013: Geophysical survey results
- 31 of December 2013: Geotechnical factual reports - 28 of February 2014: Updated 3D geological models
If you wish to retrieve data and reports please use the following links:
Horns Rev 3 Kriegers Flak
08.05.2013 Danes pledge level wind tender.
The Danish minister for Climate, Energy and Building, Martin Lidegaard, is interviewed about the coming tenders in the magazine Recharge .
Read a print of the article from Recharge free of charge here.
© Recharge News, http://www.rechargenews.com/news/
28.02.2013 Presentations from information meeting 27. February 2013 on geological pre-investigations and MetOcean.
The Danish TSO, Energinet.dk, and the Danish Agency for Energy presented the first preliminary geophysical findings and the plans for further geotechnical pre-investigations and the gathering of MetOcean data at this special event in Copenhagen 27. February 2013.
Offshore Tenders Preinvestigations 1 Preinvestigations 2 Preinvestigations 3 MetOcean
Participants
We specifically invite you to comment on the plans for further geotechnical investigations and the gathering of MetOcean data in writing no later than 11. March 10.00 am.
Please send your contribution to the DEA You also have the possibility to request a meeting on 5. (preferably) or 7.
March 2013, if you wish to make your contribution in person.
22.02.2013 Prior information notice
Read the PIN on Horns Rev 3 and Krieger Flak here
22.02.2013 Brief on tendering procedure and time tables
New brief on the Danish offshore investment opportunites on Horns Rev 3 and Kriegers Flak which includes information on the tendering procedure and time tables.
Note that this is the second edition of the brochure including an amendment of the graphical presentation of the specific dates for grid connection on page 11
08.02.2013 Upcoming event
Information meeting on geo-investigations on Horns Rev 3 and Kriegers Flak the 27th of February 2013 Read the Agenda for the meeting.
08.02.2013 Danish Energy Agency at EWEA Vienna
The new Danish offshore wind tenders at Horns Rev 3, Kriegers Flak as well as 450 MW of nearshore projects were presented at EWEA in Vienna in February.
EWEA 2013 presentation
Correction: The presentation has been amended as far as the timeline for Kriegers Flak is concerned.
Read more about the event in Vienna
07.02.2013 Instructions Horns Rev 3 and Kriegers Flak
In March 2012 a new Energy Agreement was reached. It was decided to establish a 400 MW wind farm at Horns Rev in the North Sea and a 600 MW wind farm at Kriegers Flak in the Baltic Sea.
The two wind farms will be put to tender in 2013-15 with an expected initialisation in 2017-2020 starting with Horns Rev.
An Environmental Impact Assessment is initiated by Energinet.dk. The EIA will be finalised before a consession owner is found and the tender ends.
Read about the instructions from the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Building and the requirements for the contents of the EIA statements:
Instructions Horns Rev 3 and Kriegers Flak Requirements EIA Statement
Requirements EIA Statement
For Horns Rev 3 there is still grid connection from January 1st 2017. Kriegers Flak will on the other hand at the earliest be able to be connected to the grid from January 1st 2018. Both parks still are to produce in 2020.