Physical event

Wind energy

Icelandic delegation visit to western Denmark: How can alternative partnerships pave the way for wind power and tourism?

Event details

October 24–27, 2022

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Hosted by
State of Green

Where
Denmark

Price
Approximately 6,000 DKK

Registration deadline
October 7, 2022

State of Green, The Royal Danish Embassy in Iceland and Green by Iceland invite you for a tour on combining wind power and tourism by thinking in alternative partnerships.

Point of contact

In case of questions, please reach out to:

Adam Grønholm, The Danish Embassy in Iceland
+354 888 4116 / [email protected]
Lise Holmegaard Larsen,
State of Green
+45 4047 8322 / [email protected]
Kamma Thordarson,
Green by Iceland
[email protected]

Key take-aways

Are wind turbines and biodiversity two opposites or can they co-exist? Will wind power in attractive touristic surroundings be fatal for tourism?

For answers, join us on this trip to the attractive touristic surroundings of western Denmark. We meet leading Danish stakeholders within wind power and nature conservation who shares their experiences in working together on the green transition.

Budget

The fee of 6,000 DKK covers:

Transportation by bus in Denmark
Hotel incl. breakfast, 3 nights
Lunch, 4 days
1 shared dinner

No administration fees will be charged by any of the organizers.
The final price is TBC.

Accommodation

Hotel rooms have been prebooked at the following locations. Reach out to Lise Homegaard Larsen for booking and conditions.

Contact

Lise Holmegaard Larsen
Senior Project Manager (Grid, Storage & Transport)

[email protected]

+45 4047 8322

Programme

Monday, Oct. 24 Tueday, Oct. 25 Wednesday Oct. 26 Thursday, Oct. 27

8:00-13:25

Suggested flight: Keflavik Intl. (KEF) to Billund (BLL)

13:45-15:15

Transport – Billund to Aarhus

15:15-16:00

Introduction to the Danish green transition and the role of the Danish Energy Agency by State of Green

16:00-17:00

Meeting with Andel and Bornholm Municipality

Theme

Dialogue with local communities and consumers

17:00-18:00

Hotel check-in and free time

18:00-20:00

Dinner in Aarhus

7:00-7:45

Breakfast at the hotel

8:00-9:00

Meeting with Energinet (Danish TSO)

Theme

Integration of wind energy into the energy mix: benefits and challenges

Background

About Energinet:
Energinet is the Danish TSO/grid operator. It is an independent public enterprise owned by the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities. We own, operate and develop the transmission systems for electricity and gas in Denmark.

9:00 – 9:30

Meeting with the Danish Society for Nature Conservation

The Danish Society for Nature Conservation is the largest nature conservation and environmental organisation in Denmark

9:30 – 10:15

Meeting with Viden om Vind

Theme

Wind turbines vs. biodiversity and turism – opposites or co-existence?

Background

About Viden om Vind
Viden om Vind (“knowledge about wind”) is owned by Green Power Denmark, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, Vattenfall and other players in the Danish wind sector. Their purpose is to ensure that onshore wind turbines in the municipalities are installed on a well-informed basis. Furthermore, it is their purpose to create a good dialogue both locally and nationally with neighbors, citizens, politicians, and journalists.

10:30-12:00

Transport - Aarhus to Samsø

12:00-12:15

Transport to restaurant

12:15-13:45

Lunch

Transport to Samsø Energy Academy

14:00-16:00

Meeting with Samsø Energy Academy

Themes

Local involvement
Co-ownership
Local pride
How can wind energy co-exist in a small community with local citizens, beautiful nature and tourism

Background

About Samsø Energy Academy:
The center is a gathering place for global and local development regarding energy savings and conversion to renewable energy among other things. They have been heavily involved in the renewable energy journey of Samsø.

About Samsø
Samsø is a Danish Island that enjoys both beautiful nature, Danish and foreign tourists as well as wind turbines and other renewable energy infrastructure projects. For several years it has won the title as Europe’s sustainable island (in fierce competition with Bornholm).

16:00 - 17:00

Transport to hotels + check-in

17:00-18:00

Free time

18:00-20:00

Dinner at Flinchs Hotel

7:00-7:45

Breakfast at the hotel

7:30-11:45

Transport – Samsø to Ringkøbing

11:45 – 13:15

Meeting with RWE (TBC) and Thorsminde Habor

Themes

Ensuring local support for wind turbines (both onshore and offshore)
Green Tourism

13:15-14:45

Transport + lunch

14:45-16:00

Tour of Port of Esbjerg

16:00-17:30

Roundtable with TS Tech, Bluewater Shipping (TBC) and Business Esbjerg

Theme

Socio-economic effects
Involvement of maritime stakeholders

Background

About FOGA:
With more than 30 years of experience in the maritime sector, FOGA ApS’ goal is to build a foundation for increased cooperation between the fishery- and offshore industry through our extensive knowledge and special expertise in both areas.
They specialise in the distribution of operational and safety related information, as well as chartering and consultancy services.

18:00-18:30

Transport to hotel + check-in

18:30-20:00

Dinner in Esbjerg

6:15-6:45

Breakfast at the hotel

7:00-11:00

Transport - Esbjerg to Copenhagen

11:00-12:00

TBC

12:00-12:15

Transport to Copenhagen Airport