Denmark and Germany back Baltic wind hub to offset Russian gas

Offshore turbines at Amager Stand near Copenhagen (Jens Dresling/Polfoto File via AP)

Denmark will increase its planned offshore wind capacity in the Baltic Sea to three gigawatts and hook it up to the German grid, a step towards weaning Europe off its reliance on Russian gas.

When established in 2030, it should be able to supply electricity to up to 4.5 million European homes.