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District energy

Put simply, district energy is about moving energy in water, with a valuable temperature, from a place of production to the place of consumption. Denmark’s district heating system is highly energy efficient and has been one of the key drivers for reduced energy consumption and CO2 emissions from the energy sector.

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District energy: Supplying energy-efficient heating and cooling through a collective system

District energy is about securing an energy-efficient heating and cooling supply through a collective system. Put simply, district energy is about moving energy in water, with a valuable temperature, from a place of production to the place of consumption.

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District energy
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District energy

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Danish district heating goes green through electrification

7 October 2024
Denmark's district heating companies have electrifyed their systems, with a threefold increase in the capacity of heat pumps and boilers over the past five years.
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Sector coupling

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Green Talk: From Power-to-X to district heating - sector coupling for efficient energy planning

3 October 2024
Get an exclusive sneak-peak of our new white paper on sector coupling, offering valuable insights and practical solutions that can inspire and guide global efforts towards a green and sustainable transition. Join us at The Pavilion Powered by Denmark at Hydrogen Technology Expo Europe in Hamburg, as
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Policy frameworks

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From goals to action: Denmark presents plan to reach climate targets

1 October 2024
A historic green tripartite agreement, the phasing out of coal, a carbon tax for industries, and carbon capture and storage. These are some of the initiatives that outline the path towards achieving Denmark's 2030 goal of a 70% reduction.
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District cooling

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3 billion of Copenhagen square meters to be cooled by seawater

25 September 2024
More than 100 megawatts of district cooling, covering approximately three billion square metres, is now available to major customers in Copenhagen. The Copenhagen utility company HOFOR has now expanded green cooling solutions to a larger part of the capital.
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District energy

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International district heating delegation and conference

11 September 2024
District heating will play a crucial role in the energy system of the future, but how can the right frameworks, collaboration models, and implementations be developed? How can we ensure a cost-efficient, sustainable, and secure heating supply? What lessons can we learn from one another, and how can
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District heating

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Green district heating to warm Copenhagen apartments

6 September 2024
130,000 apartments in Copenhagen will in the coming year be heated up using renewable energy, as the utility company HOFOR plans on investing millions in greener district heating throughout the Danish capital.
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Meet Danish district energy professionals

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Wind energy

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

Founded in 2012, CIP today is the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind. The funds managed by CIP focus on investme

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Air pollution

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Ramboll

Ramboll is a leading international architecture, engineering, and consultancy company, owned by the Ramboll Foundation.

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Air pollution

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COWI

We provide state-of-the-art services within engineering, environmental science and economics with due consideration for the environment and society.

Company

Combined heat and power production

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Ørsted

The Ørsted vision is a world that runs entirely on green energy. Ørsted develops, constructs, and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, renewable hydrogen a

Company

Water management

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Grundfos

We are a global water technology company committed to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improving the quality of life for people.

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Biomass

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Danfoss

The global climate crisis caused by carbon emissions is a key threat to society and our planet. Danfoss’ energy-efficient and climate-friendly solutions enable a cost-effective green transition.

Financial Institution

Green financing

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Rockstart Ventures

Rockstart is a leading accelerator VC investing in ambitious founders with groundbreaking visions for a regenerative and sustainable future.

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Air pollution

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Burmeister & Wain Energy

BWE Biomass Boilers (BWE) meets the market demand through development, design, construction and commissioning of high efficiency advanced utility and biomass steam boilers to the energy industry.
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District energy

District energy is about securing an energy-efficient heating and cooling supply through a collective system. Denmark’s increase in energy efficiency and reduction in carbon emissions can largely be attributed to the wide-spread adoption of district heating and combined heat and power systems.
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Grid and infrastructure

Grid and infrastructure are about ensuring a robust and reliable energy distribution system that can support a sustainable and efficient power supply. By integrating renewable energy sources and implementing advanced monitoring and control systems, Denmark has been able to maintain a high level of energy security while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Energy storage

Energy storage is about providing a reliable means to store and manage energy, ensuring a consistent and flexible power supply. Denmark's innovation in energy storage solutions, including advanced battery technologies and thermal storage systems, has significantly enhanced the stability and efficiency of its energy grid.
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Sector coupling

Sector coupling, also known as sector integration, presents a transformative approach to efficiently harnessing renewable energy sources. Referring to the integration of the electricity, heating, cooling and mobility sectors, sector coupling allows us to maximise the use of renewable energy, enhance energy efficiency and create a more flexible and resilient energy system.