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.

Energy consumption of buildings is responsible for 40 % of Denmark’s overall energy consumption

40 %

Energy consumption of buildings is responsible for 23 % of Denmark’s CO2e emissions

23 %

Discarded materials from construction and demolition account for around 30 % of waste generated in the EU

30 %

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Reducing expenses and CO₂ emissions through energy efficiency in buildings

Sustainable architecture and circular construction based on sustainable building materials increase recycling and reduce waste. Preparing buildings to become more resilient to extreme weather events eliminates costly damages and ultimately save lives.

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Nordhavn: The smart urban area of the future

On this 360 virtual tour, you can explore the urban district of Nordhavn, Copenhagen. It is an urban area which combines liveability, sustainability and intelligent solutions in a vibrant smart city neighbourhood.

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The Marble Pier

The construction sector accounts for 40% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, concieving of ways to design and construct more sustainable and buildings are imperative. One way to challenge old building traditions is by choosing more sustainable building materials. In Nordhavn, Copenhagen, R

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Gottlieb Paludan Architects wins competition for transit stops with modular design in wood

Gottlieb Paludan Architects has been appointed winner of the design competition for a new concept for transit stops for buses and trams in three Swedish cities; Göteborg, Mölndals and Partille.

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Smart buildings

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Aguardio Shower Sensor - reduce hot water usage by 30%

Major cities all over the world face the threat of running out of clean water. According to the study ‘At Home with Water’ by Energy Saving Trust in the United Kingdom, the greatest opportunities for saving water and energy can be found in the bathroom. Showers, lavatories, baths and bat

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Biomass

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Aalborg CSP wins order in Germany with TVP Solar high yield flat vacuum collector

While the German district heating market is undergoing a rapid transition to renewable energy, Aalborg CSP has secured their first German energy project order. A 4.7 MW solar heating plant will be established in Sondershausen and will apply the new high yield solar vacuum collector by TVP Solar. It will also bring into the German market integration and optimization based on Danish expertise combined with Swiss innovative technology. Aalborg CSP has recently gained exponential interest in their technology integration portfolio, consisting in grid-scale pit thermal energy storage, heat exchangers, heat pumps and solar thermal plants.

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Energy efficiency

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World leaders turbocharge progress in the global capital of energy efficiency

More than 20 ministers and representatives from nearly 70 countries joined the world’s most important conference on energy efficiency on 7-9 June in Denmark. In driving urgently needed improvements in energy efficiency, the IEA’s 7th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency concluded with the Sønderborg Action Plan.

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Transition ApS

Transition supports the transition to a sustainable society.

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Viegand Maagøe

We co-create the green transition. The transition relies on a combination of technologies, financing, people, and communications. This is why we are experts in advising about these topics.

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frient

frient offers high-quality smart home devices that can reduce electricity consumption, enable home automation, and protect the users' homes and families. The frient devices are available for installer

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Middelfart Municipality

Middelfart Municipality (MM) on the island of Fyn has worked with climate actions since 2007. The municipality is one of the first in Denmark to hold a Climate Action Plan together with a political ag

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ADEPT

ADEPT focus on urban development and building architecture with an aim to push users, clients, profession and the world around us towards a deeper responsibility for the limited global resources. We d

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Nordic Waste A/S

At Nordic Waste we are specialists in biological and chemical treatment of contaminated soil and residual products from the industry etc. The purpose is to recycle the soil and residual products back

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Energy Machines

Energy Machines™ is a leader in the design, implementation, and operation of integrated energy systems for buildings. Buildings are a growing climate problem, accounting for over 28% of global CO₂ emi

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EcoTree International

EcoTree is a certified B-Corp with a simple, ground-breaking way to reward individuals and businesses supporting sustainable forestry in Europe. In short, we own the land and you own the trees! We’ve

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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.