Belgium – Elia Transmission Belgium is receiving support from DNV as the construction tender for the project, which will collect renewable energy produced offshore, transform it into usable power, and deliver it to Europe, opens.
The island should be finished by the middle of 2026. Elia will begin building the electrical network to connect offshore wind and enable DC interconnectors in 2026–2027.
In order to speed up the decarbonization of energy delivery across the continent and secure the domestic electricity supply to lessen reliance on imports from Russia, Denmark recently expedited projects intended for its waters that were initially scheduled to be operational in 2030.
Decarbonized energy
This energy island, which is 45 kilometers off the Belgian coast and has an area the size of 10 football fields, can power 3.5 million homes. It will be connected to the European mainland, the United Kingdom, and the future Danish North Sea energy island, allowing decarbonized energy to be distributed throughout Europe as needed. The goal of this project is to serve as a crucial foundation for a European offshore energy grid.
Through a combination of workshops and continuous assurance reviews, DNV from the Danish office is conducting an independent assessment of the island’s design and giving Elia advice on any improvements needed to reduce risk throughout its construction and operation.
