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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Smart energy systems

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Energinet: Building the energy systems of the future

28 September 2022

On this 360 virtual tour, discover how the Danish TSO Energinet is stepping up to the immense challenge of building the energy systems of a future with 100 % renewable energy.

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Wind energy

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Skyrocketing energy prices boost the interest in small wind turbines

26 September 2022

With electricity prices skyrocketing, interest in alternative energy sources has exploded in the last six months.

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Job creation and transition

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Denmark makes international push for more offshore wind and a future beyond oil and gas

20 September 2022

On Monday, Denmark hosted two events that gathered groups of countries and non-state actors to boost ambitions for more offshore wind energy and to put an end date on oil and gas production.

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Climate partnerships

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Playbook: How to engage the private sector in climate action plans

16 September 2022

Learnings from the Danish climate partnerships on the road to 70% greenhouse gas emissions reduction

events

Wind energy

Icelandic delegation visit to western Denmark: How can alternative partnerships pave the way for wind power and tourism?

State of Green, The Royal Danish Embassy in Iceland and Green by Iceland invite you for a tour on combining wind power and tourism by thinking in alternative partnerships. In case of questions, please reach out to: Adam Grønholm, The Danish Embassy in Iceland +354 888 4116 / [email protected] Lise Holme

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Offshore wind

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Baltic Sea countries strengthen cooperation on energy security and expansion of renewables

The Baltic Sea Energy Security Summit ushers in a new era for European energy politics, as countries agree to increase their offshore wind energy capacity by a factor of seven in just eight years.

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Meet Danish wind energy professionals

Organisation

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

Company

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

Company

Air pollution

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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

Company

Wind energy

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

Company

Buildings

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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

Company

Air pollution

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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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Air pollution

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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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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.