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 heating at its core

The way we produce and distribute heat is essential to societal sustainability and welfare. District heating is resilient. Its use dates back over 100 years ago. Even so, its many advantages have perhaps never been more pressing to utilise.

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Time to bring heat home

The following perspective is a foreword from the white paper "District energy - The backbone of a flexible, resilient and efficient energy system" by Managing Director of Euroheat & Power, Aurélie Beauvais.

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District heating at its core

Time to bring heat home

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Biogas

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Integrating power and gas systems through Power-to-Gas in Sønderborg

The growing share of electricity from wind and solar increases variability in energy supply. During periods of high production and low demand, renewable electricity cannot always be used, leading to curtailed wind turbines. At the same time, certain industries require stable, high-temperature energy

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District energy

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Warning nets protect underground cables and pipes

During excavation and ground works, accidental damage to buried infrastructure such as fibre optic cables, power cables, gas, water, and district heating pipes represents a major safety and financial risk. Inadequate or unclear marking of underground installations often results in cables and pipes b

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Partnerships

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Relive highlights and partnerships from the Danish state visit to Australia

During the 2026 Danish State Visit to Australia, more than 50 Danish companies joined forces with Australian partners to advance collaboration on renewable energy, green buildings, and sustainable innovation. Relive some of the highlights and concrete partnerships made during the week.

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Bio-based circular solutions

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The electric farm that harvests energy and captures CO₂

Agriculture accounts for a significant share of global greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing emissions while maintaining food production is therefore a major challenge for the sector. At the same time, new policies are accelerating the need for change. Denmark will introduce a CO₂ tax on agriculture fr

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Combined heat and power production

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District heating – the heart of an integrated energy system

Decarbonising heating is one of the key challenges in the green transition. Heating buildings traditionally relies heavily on fossil fuels, contributing significantly to CO₂ emissions. At the same time, increasing shares of renewable electricity from wind and solar create a need for flexible energy

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District heating

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Supermarkets cutting CO₂ emissions by 81 %

Supermarkets are a cornerstone of modern society. But they are also significant energy consumers, particularly through cooling systems and heating. Around 30 supermarkets serve local communities in Sønderborg Municipality, with a large share of energy historically coming from conventional sources. R

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Meet Danish district energy professionals

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Water management

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Grundfos

Global leader in water solutions. When you need water, we get it to you efficiently. We’re a global leader of energy-efficient water solutions for use in homes, buildings, industries, utilities and ag

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Wind energy

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) is the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind.

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Air pollution from industry production

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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 from industry production

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COWI

COWI is a global consulting group headquartered in Denmark. Our services cover engineering, architecture, renewable energy, environmental services, and more.

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Combined heat and power production

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Ørsted

Ørsted is a global leader in developing, constructing, and operating offshore wind farms, with a core focus on Europe. Backed by more than 30 years of experience in offshore wind, Ørsted has 10.2 GW o

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Buildings

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Danfoss

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

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Bioenergy

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Scangrid

Founded in 2013, Scangrid is among the first aggregators to provide the Danish TSO with grid‑stability services through a Virtual Power Plant. Scangrid is committed to expanding flexibility and stabil

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Bioenergy

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Centrica Energy

Centrica Energy is a leading energy trading company operating out of eight offices across the globe to move energy from source to use. In short, we call ourselves Energy Movers by Nature – driven by t

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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.