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Securing a stable and green energy supply

A paradigm shift is taking place on a global scale. We are witnessing a historic conversion of energy systems that are based on fossil fuels to ones powered by clean energy. Technological developments, growing political will and price decreases mean that the number of clean energy options are expanding.

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District energy

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Aalborg CSP hands over CO2 heat pump system to client after successful test phase

After a successful test phase, which met all requirements and showed a higher COP than promised, the Danish renewable energy and storage specialist, Aalborg CSP, has commissioned yet another heat pump order. The 1.2 MW air-to-water CO2 heat pump system was handed over to the client, the Danish district heating plant Solrød Fjernvarme.

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District heating

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Greening the heating supply through the use of thermal solar storage

Using renewables to meet our energy needs is a necessity. Most countries are working towards a system where all of their electricity is sourced from renewables. However, the need for heating that is also powered by renewables is equally important, given that heat is responsible for half of the total

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Wind energy

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires South African renewable energy IPP

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, through its New Markets Fund I, today announced the acquisition of Mulilo Energy Holdings.

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Offshore wind

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Funds acquire SCADA International

Funds advised by London-based Energy Transition investor Magnesium Capital LLP and Morgan Stanley Investment Management, have acquired SCADA Holding A/S, the parent company of SCADA International, the leading provider of mission-critical power plant software and control solutions to the renewable energy sector.

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Wind farm planning and development

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Denmark helps India prepare its energy system for a boom in renewables

6 February 2023

A newly initiated pilot project on securing a successful integration of renewables in India’s energy system could be the steppingstone for a transition of great global importance.

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Wind energy

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Investing in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for renewable energy

2 February 2023

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), among the largest renewable energy-focused fund managers globally, has signed an investment agreement through its Copenhagen Infrastructure New Markets Fund I (CI NMF) with Amp Energy India Private Limited (“Amp India”). The agreement enables joint equity in

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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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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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Energy efficiency

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RWE Renewables Denmark

RWE is one of Europe’s leading energy companies – originating in Essen, Germany. RWE employs around 19,000 people worldwide and has a clear target: to get to net zero by 2040. On its way there, the c

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Wind energy

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Green Power Denmark

Green Power Denmark is a non-commercial business organization gathering around 1,500 members from across the green energy value chain. We represent companies in the renewable energy industry, owners a

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Energy efficiency

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NKT

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures, and installs low, medium and high volta

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Green financing

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PKA

PKA is a non-profit labor market pension fund based in Denmark. We manage the pensions of 350,000 members employed primarily in the social service and health care sectors

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Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

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SDU Climate Cluster

SDU Climate Cluster is an interdisciplinary cluster at the University of Southern Denmark focusing on climate related research.

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Smart cities

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PRIESS SOLAR A/S

Priess Solar A/S is a company in the field of intelligent, solar cell-based lighting for public spaces.

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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.