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.

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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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Efficient food production

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Locally produced protein alternative to soy

The agricultural company Vestjyllands Andel extracts protein from grass at Denmark’s first farm plant for biorefining of grass, Ausumgaard, in Northwest Jutland. The grass protein has the potential to replace imported soy from China and South America.

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Sector coupling

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Denmark inaugurates its first state-appointed energy hub

Denmark has inaugurated its first state-appointed energy park, Energy Hub Holstebro, marking a key step toward large-scale Power-to-X production and green energy infrastructure development in Northwest Jutland.

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Biogas

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Ireland’s energy transition powered by agricultural residues

Ireland is working to decarbonise its energy system while increasing energy security and reducing dependence on imported natural gas. In this context, the agricultural sector – a major source of greenhouse gas emissions – is under pressure to manage organic waste more sustainably. At the same time,

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Biogas

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Engineering Out Problems: How Bellozanne STW Sets New Standards for Efficiency and Performance

19 December 2024

Bellozanne Sewage Treatment Works (STW) in Jersey, originally built in 1959, was struggling to meet the needs of a growing population of over 105,000 people and increasingly stringent environmental standards. The aging plant faced numerous issues, including unreliable equipment that caused frequent

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Biogas

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Turning Manure into Green Energy: A Sustainable Success at De Jong Family Farms

19 December 2024

With 6,200 cows, De Jong Family Farms in Indiana produced massive amounts of manure—around 100 million gallons of slurry annually. While it was stored in ponds and applied to land, the farm faced increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve sustainability, and maximize the value o

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Biogas

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Boosting Biogas Production at Nigg

17 December 2024

The Nigg Wastewater Treatment Works faced several challenges before its recent upgrades. Biogas production was inefficient, producing only 250 cubic meters of gas per tonne of dry solids. The facility’s old compressor mixing system frequently caused pipe blockages, leading to a loss of 45% of digest

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Meet Danish bioenergy professionals

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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.

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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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Buildings

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Danfoss

The global climate crisis caused by carbon emissions is a key threat to society and our planet. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumpti

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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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Air pollution from industry production

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Filcon Filtration

Filcon Filtration is a trusted innovator in industrial air filtration and emission control. We design and deliver high-performance systems that reduce particulate emissions, improve energy efficiency

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Biogas

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Eurowind Energy

Eurowind Energy develops, constructs and operates renewable energy parks in 16 European countries and the US.

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Bioenergy

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Lotusenergy.dk

We at Lotusenergy.dk are dedicated to driving innovation in sustainable and high-performance plasma hydrogen technology solutions to shape the energy of the future for the benefit of you and our plane

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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

Green hydrogen

Green hydrogen and e-fuels play a vital role in advancing the green transition. Produced through electrolysis using renewable electricity, both are critical components in decarbonising industries and transportation globally.

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.

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.

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.