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Dutch renewable energy firm TenneT has planned to build a man-made island in the North Sea to set up a large electricity system, which would serve as an interconnector for supplying offshore wind power across European Union (EU) countries.

Connecting several offshore windfarms with a total capacity of about 30GW, the island’s generated power will be transmitted over direct-current cables to countries including the UK, the Netherlands, Norway, Belgium, Germany, and Denmark.

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The cables will also serve as interconnections between energy markets, performing the roles of highways for international trade.

Under the project, the island will be equipped with a modular structure, with each module covering nearly six square kilometers.

"Success of the energy transition depends largely on a coordinated joint effort in Europe."

TenneT’s CEO Mel Kroon said: "The success of the energy transition depends largely on the extent we mount a coordinated joint effort in Europe.

"Cooperation between national governments, regulators, the offshore wind industry, national grid administrators, and nature and environmental organisations is a precondition for achieving Europe’s environmental targets. The vision we have presented shows the relevance of cooperation in the North Sea."

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A sandbank around 100km off the east coast of England Dogger Bank has been considered a suitable location for constuction due to its shallow waters and a relatively high and stable wind speed. The shallow water will help reduce construction costs, while the wind conditions will help generate a high yield.

Image: The island will be connected with several offshore wind farms of a total capacity of about 30GW. Photo: courtesy of TenneT.