The Hywind Tampen floating wind project off Norway that currently is being completed by Equinor. Photo: Equinor

'This is strict' | Warning grid-link rule could block most bidders in gigascale Norwegian offshore wind auction

Suggested HVDC experience to pre-qualify for 1.5GW Southern North Sea 2 zone could pose problem for majority of bidders, say industry experts

12 December 2022 10:42 GMT Updated 12 December 2022 11:20 GMT

By Bernd Radowitz

A grid link experience prerequisite to qualify for the upcoming 1.5GW tender for the first phase of the Southern North Sea 2 offshore wind zone in Norway could block the majority of bidders, industry experts warned.

Norway last week started a consultation with the wind sector over its plans for first offshore wind tenders for Southern North Sea 2, as well as the 1.5GW

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'This is strict' | Warning grid-link rule could block most bidders in gigascale Norwegian offshore wind auction