energikyster
Energikyster is a planning concept used in Nordic energy policy to describe coastal regions designated for the development of integrated energy infrastructure. The idea is to treat sections of the coastline as energy corridors that host offshore wind and tidal generation, energy transmission networks, and related facilities alongside coastal industries and ports. The term is used in policy discussions rather than as a single technology.
It originated in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish planning discussions in the late 2010s as authorities sought
Typical components include offshore energy installations located near existing harbors, shared onshore substations, submarine cables, energy
Benefits include reduced grid losses, higher utilization of offshore resources, strengthened regional energy security, and potential
Related topics include offshore wind, energy corridors, hydrogen economy, smart grids, and the blue economy. Energikyster