Set to integrate 4GW of renewable hybrid solar and wind energy and 2GW electrolysis, the energy park will be established at the future Stovstrup 400kV substation, east of Tarm in Ringkøbing-Skjern.

Dubbed Megaton, the project is anticipated to produce over one million tonnes of green fuels annually, which GreenGo say will make it one of the largest fully integrated energy parks in the world.

A prerequisite of the project is the development of GreenGo’s portfolio of 4,000 hectares of onshore solar and wind projects in the municipality, as well a 2GW offshore wind projects in Denmark.

H2 View understands GreenGo is working with COWI, Arkitema, and New Power Partners in the development of Megaton.

Once established, the 4GW of renewable energy projects will produce approximately 11.5TWh of green power annually, which the company says is more than 30% of Denmark’s current total power consumption, 85% of which is expected to be consumed directly in Megaton.

GreenGo has said the energy park and supporting renewable energy projects can be operational ahead of 2030 and therefore contribute to achieving Denmark’s goals of seeing 100% of its power and heat coming from renewables by 2035.

Karsten Nielsen, CEO of GreenGo Energy, said, “With the Megaton project and the development of one of the world’s largest energy parks in Western Jutland, we will once again put Denmark on the world map as a leader in the transition to 100% green power and the green fuels that are necessary to achieve the global climate goals towards 2050.”

Additionally, surplus heat and power from the portfolio of new wind and solar parks are intended to be used for new industries in the industrial area to the south of Megaton.

“The location at the Stovstrup substation is ideal as an existing hub for power transmission with the 400kV expansion, but also in light of the planned hydrogen pipeline to Europe, which is under development and is planned to be established by 2030,” said Anders Heine Jensen, Director of P2X and Offshore Wind at GreenGo.

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Jensen added, “There are also ample amounts of wastewater available at Tarm. Water is often a scarce resource at major P2X plants both in Denmark and internationally. When using wastewater, the concept only becomes more circular.”

The plans seem to have gained support of local administrators, with Hans Østergaard, Mayor of Ringkøbing-Skjern saying, “This is by far the most ambitious and promising project we as a city council have been presented with. As Denmark’s no. 1 climate municipality, we have for many years been at the forefront of the fight for the climate.

“Now we have the opportunity to take the lead again. Therefore, I am also excited that GreenGo Energy sees an opportunity to implement a project of this caliber in Ringkøbing-Skjern.”