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 production.

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Towards a stable, sustainable, and more intelligent energy system

In the transition towards a fossil-free energy system, it is important to find a way to balance consumption and production in an economically satisfactory manner and to include a high share of fluctuating renewable energy sources.

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Perspective

Wind energy

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Seamless integration of wind into the electricity grid

Denmark’s experience with integrating wind power spans decades. Today, wind energy covers 54 percent of Denmark’s domestic supply of electricity, but to reach national climate targets, there is a need to go further.

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Partnerships

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Royal Danish visit to France: Strengthening green alliances through energy collaboration

From 31 March to 2 April 2025, His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark will lead a historic state visit to France – the first of its kind since 1978. Accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Mary, key ministers, and a delegation of more than 50 Danish companies, the visit marks a renewed commitment to fostering strong bilateral ties, particularly in the fields of green energy, heat decarbonisation, and resilient infrastructure.

Perspective

Energy storage

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The future of industrial heat is renewable, affordable and available

Innovative business models and technology can unlock stable, cost-competitive green heat at scale. Read more in this perspective article, where Ask Løvschall-Jensen, CEO and co-founder of Hyme Energy, makes the case for thermal storage as a key enabler of industrial decarbonisation.

Perspective

Energy storage

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The crucial role of battery storage in energy grids

As the share of renewables in the global energy mix grows, battery storage is emerging as a key enabler of a stable and resilient energy system. In this perspective article, Mads Lykke Andersen, Director and Head of Technology Development at European Energy, calls for clearer policies, stronger incentives, and proven business cases to accelerate the scale-up of storage solutions.

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Green hydrogen

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World Hydrogen Week 2025

On 6 to 10 October 2025, Denmark will open its gates to hydrogen experts from across the world as World Hydrogen Week comes to town. Striving to foster collaboration through in-depth discussions, networking opportunities, and presentations of cutting-edge technologies, World Hydrogen Week serves as

solutions

District energy

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A flexible Tool to analyze District Heating Operations and identify cost-optimal Solutions

The Swedish company Trollhättan Energi is developing its district heating systems in the Swedish municipality of Trollhättan. They need a flexible tool to analyze existing district heating operations, explore options for new technologies, and identify feasible and cost-optimal solutions. Trollhättan

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Meet Danish smart energy systems professionals

Utility

Electricity grid

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Andel

Andel is Denmark’s leading energy and fibre-optic group. We are also a cooperative society and a group with subsidiaries. The purpose of Andel is to create value for society, our customers and coopera

Company

Wind energy

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

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

Company

Energy efficiency in industry

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FLSmidth

FLSmidth provides innovative engineering, equipment and service solutions to the global mining and cement industries. We help our customers to improve performance, drive down costs and reduce environm

Company

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

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

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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.

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Biogas

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Topsoe

Topsoe is a global leader in technology for the energy transition, helping customers achieve decarbonization and emission reduction goals. With decades of research, we provide solutions for transformi

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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.