Wind energy

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

In 2021, wind energy accounted for 43.6 % of the Danish electricity consumption

43.6 %

The Danish wind industry employs more than 33,000 people, equivalent to 2.3 % of employees in the Danish private sector

33,000

Approximately 4,800 turbines with a combined effect of 6.9 GW are installed in Denmark

4,800

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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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Offshore wind

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Offshore wind outside Barranquilla - potential first offshore wind project in Colombia and Latin America

2 December 2022

Very ambitious national climate ambitions, existing vulnerable hydro-dominated electricity generation combined with very complex land rights has been the driver for Colombia to explore the country’s potential for offshore wind. Luckily, for Colombia, the potential is world class.

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Power-to-x

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Industry leading P2X technology for decarbonizing hard to abate sectors

2 December 2022

Time is running out to achieve targets set out in the Paris climate agreement, the deployment of renewable energy solutions is speeding up – but not all sectors can be electrified. Solutions are needed to decarbonize hard to abate sectors such as shipping, aviation and other forms of heavy transport

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Green financing

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Green energy to large companies in India

2 December 2022

IFU has provided financing for CleanMax. The company acts as sustainability partner to leading corporates in Asia, by developing solar and wind projects under the Build Own Operate model by providing renewable electricity under long-term agreements. IFU is investing USD 34m in CleanMax, a leading re

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Energy efficiency

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Government-to-government cooperation (DETI) in green energy transition between Colombia and Denmark

2 December 2022

A number of different challenges presented themselves for the Colombian government in 2021 when the G2G cooperation started off: Existing vulnerable hydro-dominated electricity generation combined with a still important generation from fossil fuels. Complex land rights issues, adding a lot of risk

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Viking Wind is ISO 9001 certified

1 December 2022

After a long process, Viking Wind got ISO 9001 certificated ultimo October 2022

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Offshore wind

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Indian-Danish collaboration launches conceptual plan for 15 Indian offshore wind parks

23 November 2022

The Danish Energy Agency and the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy have published a conceptual plan with a pipeline identifying 15 locations for offshore wind in India. The conceptual plan provides substantial inputs to the current stakeholder dialogue on the recently released draft tender document from the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

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Meet Danish wind energy professionals

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O&M

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Seametry ApS

SEAMETRY is a small consultant company given services for the offshore wind market

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Heavy transport

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Dansk Gummi Industri A/S

Dansk Gummi Industri is a leading supplier of flexible, protective and cost-effective solutions for transport, handling and storage of wind turbine blades, towers and nacelles.

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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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Air pollution

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CLIIN Robotics

CLIIN Robotics provides versatile robots for the benefit of natural and work environments across industries

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Recycling of waste to material

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Odense Port

Odense Port is one of the world’s leading manufacturing ports within offshore wind. We have facilitated the production and load out of main components for 1.400+ offshore wind turbines.

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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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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

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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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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.