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 pipes at cooling station in Copenhagen

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Policy frameworks

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

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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Combined heat and power production

Ørsted shuts down its last coal-fired combined heat and power plant

On 31 August, the Danish energy company Ørsted shuts downits last coal-fired combined heat and power plant in Esbjerg. This marks an important step towards becoming the first major energy company to completely transform its energy production from fossil fuels to green energy.

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District energy

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Green Energy Export Day 2024

Join us at Green Energy Export Day 2024 for a day of conference, workshops and networking with fellow exporters and energy advisors giving you the latest market updates, sharing insights and connecting you with the markets. Get the latest perspectives and news from important export markets for wind

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Meet Danish district energy professionals

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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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Air pollution

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Danish Standards

Danish Standards is Denmark's official standardization organization, providing Danish market players the opportunity to help secure Danish interests and competitiveness in the development of European

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Buildings

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Friis & Moltke Architects

Friis & Moltke Architects is Denmark's leading architectural firm within the energy sector. In the FM Energy department, we handle standalone projects as well as large-scale energy clusters. We of

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Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

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INNO-CCUS

We are a mission-driven partnership dedicated to advancing carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies. Representing more than 80 partners, we foster innovation and collaboration w

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Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

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AquaGreen ApS

You get a future proof solution for sludge management with AquaGreens unique HECLA technology. Get rid of all your organic pollutants, reduce your sludge handling cost and become carbon negative and e

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Bioenergy

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A-CONSULT AGRO A/S

Specialized provider of advanced precast concrete tanks for use in multiple sectors. We have served the agriculture, biogas sector, water industry, aquaculture and industry with durable tank solutions

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Green financing

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Finans Danmark

The financial sector is involved in all parts of the economy and is an important engine for the development of a green and sustainable economy.

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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.

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.

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.

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.