About the Project

Horns Rev 2 is a grand construction masterpiece where many sub-elements have to form a synthesis. Horns Rev 2 is somewhat of a challenge because this wind farm is built furthest offshore compared to any other wind farm in the world, and on top of that it is located in the North Sea – waters which earlier in the Danish history have been known to swallow up many good men. That is why safety is such an important part of the project. The construction period goes from May 2008 to November 2009.

More than 600 people are involved in the project in Esbjerg, and more than 25 different vessels have been hired for the construction period. DONG Energy is the owner and coordinates the complete construction process with seven different sub-suppliers.

The water depth is 9-17 metres and the average wind speed is just below 10 m/s. The average wave height is 1.5 metres – ie 3 metres from bottom to top.

The construction site during the construction phase

The construction site in Esbjerg comprises inspection, office, personnel and sanitary facilities as well as tools and storage room for suppliers and quay and harbour facilities, etc.

The first turbine at Horns Rev 2 was erected on 19 March 2009

In the press release, Connie Hedegaard, Denmark’s Minister of Climate and Energy, says:

“It is good news for the entire Danish population that the turbines at Horns Rev 2 now start spinning. Horns Rev 2 is an important step towards the government’s long-term ambition to become independent of fossil fuels”.