New Wind Farm for Denmark Grows

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The first turbine at Vattenfall’s offshore wind farm Horns Rev 3 has been installed in the North Sea off the west coast of Denmark. The wind farm will increase Danish annual electricity production from wind by about 12 per cent and cover the consumption of approximately 425,000 Danish households.

Thursday evening July 19, the first of 49 turbines at Horns Rev 3 was installed. This is the first time in five years a new offshore wind farm is being constructed in Denmark. "We are pleased to have started installing the turbines at Denmark's next offshore wind farm. Horns Rev 3 is a significant step towards a fossil free future for both Vattenfall and Denmark. The construction of the wind farm is a large operation that involves many ships and different jobs. We... ... More: Official Press Release Vattenfall

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