Photo: Energinet.dkThree western European countries have revealed plans to build a giant artificial island in the middle of the North Sea where wind farms would create power for 80 million people. The sandbank Dogger Bank, 100 kilometres off the east coast of England, is the mooted location for the groundbreaking ‘power island’ which would have its own runway and harbour. Wind farms in countries around the North Sea would then be connected to the island power hub, allowing the distribution of energy to consumers across the region. Danish energy company Energinet.dk said in a statement on its website that the aim of the project was to make wind power cheaper. The long term aim will be to create 70-100 GW of power through windmills connected to the island.

Source: The Local March 09, 2017 10:53 UTC