The country just signed a contract to build its very first commercial offshore wind farm. This is a major step forward in their journey towards renewable energy.
The wind farm, called Sørlige Nordsjø 2 (Southern North Sea II), will be developed by Ventyr Energi, a company formed by Parkwind and Ingka Investments. Norway’s energy minister, Terje Aasland, is excited about this project, calling it a “significant milestone” for their commitment to clean energy. He believes this wind farm can pave the way for even more offshore wind projects in Norway.
This deal comes after Norway held its first auction for offshore wind development last month. Ventyr Energi won the auction for Sørlige Nordsjø 2, which has the potential to generate 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy. This is just the beginning, though! Norway has even bigger goals for the future – they’re aiming to reach 30 GW of offshore wind power by 2040. So, buckle up, Norway, because clean energy is on the horizon!