Elkraft, one of the predecessors of DONG Energy (now Ørsted), began considering offshore turbines in 1987, and surveyed the waters around Lolland in 1989.

[3] The electricity industry at the time generally considered offshore turbines to be ludicrous, as they must operate in salty conditions and have much smaller output than central power plants.

The turbines were modified for offshore use by sealing the towers and controlling the humidity inside with air conditioning,[15] extending the life of the machinery.

Most were examined by Risø, some were re-acquired by their manufacturer LM Wind Power or displayed at museums,[12] and some were recycled into noise barriers.

[13] However, 1.1 tonne of the fiberglass from the hub ended as cut up at the Rærup Controlled Landfill near Aalborg, even though it is not an environmentally friendly way of handling waste.