Overview
Horns Rev B is an operational onshore wind farm in Denmark with a capacity of 209.3 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy leadership.
Horns Rev B is an onshore wind farm located off the coast of Denmark, near the North Sea. With a capacity of 209.3 MW, it is a medium-to-large scale facility that plays a significant role in Denmark's renewable energy portfolio. The wind farm is operational and contributes to the country's ambitious targets for wind energy generation. The facility operates under Denmark's supportive regulatory framework, which includes feed-in tariffs and grid connection guarantees. Denmark has been a pioneer in wind energy, with a strong policy environment that encourages investment in both onshore and offshore wind. The 209.3 MW capacity places Horns Rev B among the larger onshore wind farms in the region, utilizing modern wind turbine technology to maximize efficiency. Environmentally, Horns Rev B contributes to reducing carbon emissions and supports Denmark's goal of being fossil fuel-free by 2050. The wind farm's location in the North Sea benefits from strong and consistent winds, ensuring high capacity factors. It also helps integrate renewable energy into the grid, supporting the stability and sustainability of the Danish energy system.
Environmental context
The North Sea region offers excellent wind resources, making it ideal for wind energy generation. Horns Rev B's offshore location minimizes visual and noise impacts on populated areas, though it requires careful consideration of marine ecosystems and bird migration routes. The facility supports Denmark's transition to a low-carbon economy by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation.
Frequently asked questions
Horns Rev B is located in the North Sea off the coast of Denmark, near the Horns Rev area.
Horns Rev B has a capacity of 209.3 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale wind farm.
It is part of Denmark's extensive wind energy infrastructure.
Denmark supports wind energy through feed-in tariffs, grid connection guarantees, and a national target to be fossil fuel-free by 2050, aligning with EU Renewable Energy Directive goals.
Horns Rev B generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions. It supports Denmark's renewable energy targets and helps combat climate change.