Political
In 2002 and 2004, the Danish government and several political parties signed an agreement on wind power and energy savings. One of the elements of the agreement was to construct a 200MW offshore wind farm in Denmark. A possible location was at Horns Rev due to good wind conditions and the relatively low water depth of 8-18m. After a tendering round, the Danish Energy Agency decided that DONG Energy was to construct the Horns Rev 2 offshore wind farm.

Environmental impact assessment
In August 2005, DONG Energy commenced preliminary studies at Horns Rev, and an EIA report (Environmental Impact Assessment) was prepared. The project was designed, and in March 2007, DONG Energy received the approval to proceed with the project.

 
A reality
The Horns Rev 2 offshore wind farm will be constructed from May 2008 to November 2009, and at the start of the construction in May 2008, the Minister of Environment and Energy, Connie Hedegaard, said:

“One thing we can do in Denmark – and we are unique on that point – we keep the time schedule. Nobody is as good as us, when it comes to planning! It is so important to show the world, what we intend to do. Take care out there, and when the weather is not so well, think of the great contribution, you are all giving to Denmark and to the world. I wish you all the best of luck.”