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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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District heating

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Danish municipalities to reduce emissions by 76% by 2030

26 September 2023

A new study of 92 Danish municipalities unveils a common commitment to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 76% by 2030. The study underlines the importance of local efforts to spur national green transition.

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Power-to-x

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Creating value across the energy sector

19 September 2023

Green hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives can support the integration of renewables into the energy system, create value for electricity supply, provide excess heat for district heating and industry, and produce green fuels for transport and industry.

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Power-to-x

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New white paper: Green hydrogen is Danish hydrogen

19 September 2023

Released during this year's New York Climate Week, the white paper titled 'Green Hydrogen is Danish Hydrogen' offers a comprehensive deep-dive into Denmark's plans to use hydrogen to decarbonize global transportation and energy-intensive industries.

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Power-to-x

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Green hydrogen is Danish hydrogen

19 September 2023

Get a full overview on how hydrogen can produce green fuels for transport and industry, create value for electricity supply and the electricity grid, and deliver heat for district heating - provided the input is green energy.

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Power-to-x

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Why Danish hydrogen is green hydrogen

18 September 2023

In Denmark, hydrogen will be produced using renewable energy sources like wind and solar with zero carbon emissions. This supports Denmark's commitment to clean energy, decarbonisation, and reaching climate neutrality in 2050.

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Climate change adaptation

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Danes are European champions in applying for green patents

Almost every fifth Danish patent application is green, which ensures Denmark a European top position in green innovation.

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Meet Danish district energy professionals

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Bioenergy

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Energy Modelling Lab

Our expertise is analyses of energy systems, energy markets and potential impact of new technologies and policies. We develop scenarios showing the most feasible and low-cost pathways to accomplish a

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Buildings

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Wireless Logic Nordic

Wireless Logic Nordic is today the marked leading M2M/IoT solution provider in Denmark, and has also delivered and supports over 500.000 connections to a range of applications and assets throughout Eu

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Buildings

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Livingbetter AS

Healthy and sustainable combined ventilation and heat recovery solution

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Bio-based circular solutions

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Kalundborg Symbiosis

Kalundborg Symbiosis is a partnership between sixteen public and private companies in Kalundborg. The main principle is that a waste stream in one company becomes a resource in another, benefiting bot

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Biomass

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M&J Recycling

M&J Recycling is one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial waste shredders for the waste recycling industry.

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District cooling

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IRON Pump A/S

IRON Pump is a Danish company, specialized in the manufacturing and development of energy efficiency pumps for the maritime and industrial sectors.

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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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District energy

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Investment Fund for Developing Countries - IFU

IFU is the Danish Development Finance Institution providing risk capital for private sector investments in developing countries and emerging markets. Investments are made on commercial terms in the fo

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Wind energy

Wind energy plays a key role in reaching Denmark’s target of 70 per cent greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030. And with some of the best wind conditions in the world, it is easy to understand how Den-mark has become a global hub for wind power technology

Bioenergy

Denmark has utilised bioenergy as part of its green agenda since the 1980s. Today, bioenergy is the most used renewable energy source in Denmark, covering almost 70 % of Denmark’s combined renewable energy consumption.

Solar energy

The sun provides more than enough energy to meet the whole world's energy needs, but only represents a small part of the world’s energy mix. Harnessing solar energy is one of the obvious ways to secure the green transition - both in Denmark and globally.

Geothermal energy

Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source generated from hot, saline water occurring naturally in geothermal reservoirs. Large-scale geothermal facilities are relatively new in Denmark but has immense potential for the Danish district heating system.

Smart energy systems

To maintain a well-balanced energy system with increasing amounts of fluctuating energy sources like wind and solar, it is essential with a smart energy system that can help balance consumption with produc-tion.

Buildings

To reach the goal of a fossil-free society by 2050, it is important to decarbonise the buildings we live in. By switching to electric heat pumps or district heating, renovating instead of demolishing, and creating green buildings we can significantly lower their CO2e emissions.

Industry

The energy-intensive industry contributes crucial materials for society – for buildings, manufacturing, transport, food processing, and energy production. The Danish energy-intensive industry’s vision is to be the most climate-friendly energy-intensive industry in the world while creating green exports, growth, and jobs in Denmark by 2030.

Transport

The transport sector emits around 20 % of Denmark’s total CO2e emissions. The key to a greener transport sector is streamlined transport processes, a wider selection of green vehicles, and incentives to promote green fuels.

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is one of the easiest ways to eliminate energy waste, lower energy costs, and reduce the use of fossil fuels. There is great potential for efficiency improvements in every sector, whether it is buildings or industry. Energy efficiency is an embedded part of Denmark’s mindset, as Denmark has worked with energy efficiency measures since the 70s.

Power-to-X

Power-to-X consists of a switch to green fuels – like hydrogen or ammonia – produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Green hydrogen and e-fuels are critical components in the future energy system globally. Without them, it will be impossible to achieve full decarbonisation.

Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

Carbon capture, storage, and utilisation (CCSU) are important tools for reducing emissions and accelerating the green transition. Through technologies like power-to-X, we can use the CO2e we already emit as a sustainable energy and fuel in other sectors. This is the next phase in Denmark’s energy transition.