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

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Hybrid Project in Middelfart (Denmark)

In spring 2021 Viking Wind installs a hybrid turbine project in Middelfart. It was a new experience to install a hybrid demo project which both combined the elements of solar energy, wind energy, and battery storage.

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Historic declaration can provide 230 million European households with green electricity

At the North Sea Summit in Esbjerg, Heads of Governments from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Denmark took a vast step towards reaching the EU’s climate neutrality goal. By co-signing a joint declaration that will make the North Sea a green, European powerhouse, the four countries aim to harvest 150 GW offshore wind by 2050.

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Harnessing the North Sea’s green energy potential

On 18 May, EU leaders convene in Esbjerg to speed up Europe's buildout of renewable energy capacities. Get inspired on how Europe can turn the North Sea into a continental green powerhouse.

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EU leaders convene in Esbjerg to harness the North Sea's green energy potential

To speed up the buildout of renewable energy in the North Sea, Denmark hosts Heads of States from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen for the North Sea Summit on 18 May.

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New research network between Japanese, South Korean, and Danish offshore wind experts

The new International Network on Offshore Wind Energy Research (INOWER) connects South Korean, Japanese, and Danish R&D institutions with the vision of establishing international research collaborations in the field of offshore wind energy. Focussing on research and education, a team of leading researchers will be tied together through activities facilitated by the Innovation Centre Denmark in Seoul.

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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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Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Gamesa unlocks the power of wind. For more than 40 years, we have been a pioneer and leader of the wind industry, and today its team of more than 25,000 colleagues work at the center of the gl

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Port of Aalborg

Port of Aalborg is more than a traditional port, transport hub and business park. We work with partnerships and collaboration. Sustainability and green transition. Symbioses and synergies. Knowledge a

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R & R Consult

R & R Consult has more than 25 years of experience with thermo and fluid dynamics and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) A thorough CFD simulation and analysis can help you optimize your p

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Port Esbjerg

Port Esbjerg is the North Sea’s leading port for offshore wind, base to the Danish offshore industry and an international hub for multimodal transport with six regular RoRo liner services. More tha

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Recycling City

At Recycling City our goal is to help the companies that transform the global waste streams into new high-value raw materials and products. We belive in industrial symbioses and solid business plan

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Odense Port

Odense Port is Denmarks largest port by size and Denmarks largest production port for wind turbine components. With companies like Vestas and Bladt Industries on site, we produce nacelles and turbine

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DIS/CREADIS

The driving force behind our company is a passion for technology and for finding sustainable and optimized solutions to technical challenges.

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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.