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 have immense potential for Denmark's district heating system.

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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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Climate COP

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COP28: New global alliance to advance negative emissions

11 December 2023

It is not enough for all countries to aim for climate neutrality; some must go beyond and become climate-negative. Aimed at achieving this after 2045, Denmark has launched the GONE alliance with like-minded countries.

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District heating

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District heating: A Swiss army knife in transforming future energy systems

30 October 2023

Explore how Denmark’s district heating system are used as a key tool in transforming the future energy system, paving the way towards reaching ambitious climate goals.

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Geothermal energy

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New rules pave the way for large-scale geothermal plant in Denmark

Denmark's underground hides an untapped energy potential, which can provide green and stable heat in radiators. With the Danish Parliament's adoption of new rules for geothermal heat, the way is paved for the first large-scale geothermal plant in Denmark.

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Green financing

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New Danish models assess the economic and fiscal impacts of climate policies

31 January 2023

Economists from the University of Copenhagen have developed green models to calculate environmental and climate effects on Denmark's entire economy. The models can have a major impact on how we view and measure economic growth and green transition worldwide.

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Job creation and just transition

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Sound of Green, a podcast series with insights from Denmark’s green transition

27 January 2023

From managing cloudbursts to setting up climate partnerships, we examine how Denmark has turned acute climate challenges into new opportunities. In our podcast series Sound of Green, experts convey how Danish experiences can push the needle toward global green transition. Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcast and stateofgreen.com.

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Living labs

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Danish companies obtain the most green patents

16 January 2023

Known to be among the globe's most sustainable, Danish companies are number one in obtaining green patents in both Europe and the US over the past ten years.

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Meet Danish geothermal energy professionals

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Air pollution

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COWI

We provide state-of-the-art services within engineering, environmental science and economics with due consideration for the environment and society.

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Combined heat and power production

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Ørsted

The Ørsted vision is a world that runs entirely on green energy. Ørsted develops, constructs, and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, renewable hydrogen a

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Buildings

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Per Aarsleff A/S

The Aarsleff Group is a strongly positioned contracting group with various specialist business units. We work together sharing one strategy and one purpose: to establish tomorrow’s infrastructure and

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District energy

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Innargi

We are unlocking the potential of geothermal on an industrial scale.

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District cooling

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Green Therma

Established in February 2023, Green Therma is dedicated to revolutionizing the utilization of the Earth’s heat through proprietary technology and our unique Heat4Ever solution.

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Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

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Drillconsult

At Drillconsult, we are devoted to supporting the transition to a green and sustainable future. Our ultimate goal is to contribute to and ensure a seamless and efficient transition by utilizing our va

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District cooling

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IRON Pump A/S

IRON Pump is a Danish company, specialized in the manufacturing and development of energy efficiency pumps for the maritime and industrial sectors.

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Buildings

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Energy Machines

We enable buildings to decarbonize by transforming them into high-performance energy machines that generate, store, and reuse energy.

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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.