Kriegers Flak Gets Green Light From EU Commission

Wind Industry Profile of

The European Commission has found support to be granted to the 600 MW Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm in Danish territorial waters to be in line with EU state aid rules. It will help Denmark to reduce CO2 emissions, in line with EU energy and climate goals, without unduly distorting competition.

Commissioner in charge of competition policy Margrethe Vestager said: "The Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm will help to cut carbon dioxide emissions while the support is carefully designed to avoid distorting competition in electricity markets. I'm glad to be able to approve state support for this project".  In February 2017, Denmark notified to the Commission a state support measure consisting of a competitive bidding process for the design,... ... More: Official Press Release European Commission

Keywords:

EU Commission, Denmark, Kriegers Flak, offshore, wind farm, approval