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.

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Denmark unveils new strategy for solar energy

In a new solar strategy, the Danish government seeks to continue a market-driven expansion, which has tripled energy from solar in Denmark over the past three years. The strategy seeks to make it easier to install solar panels on commercial properties and find better solutions for solar panels on rooftops in urban areas.

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Another record-breaking year for solar and wind power in Denmark

From a solar and wind surge to fossil fuel decline, 2023 portrays another year of progress towards a future powered increasingly by renewable electricity.

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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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Denmark unveils new strategy for solar energy

Another record-breaking year for solar and wind power in Denmark

Securing a stable and green energy supply

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Solar Energy

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Tārgale Solar Park: 148 MW solar energy in Latvia’s Ventspils region

Latvia has ambitious climate goals and a long history of utilising renewable energy sources, especially hydropower, with a total installed capacity of more than 1,500 MW. The overall solar generation capacity in Latvia currently stands at 600 MW. The solar park in Tārgale will significantly boost

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Environment and agriculture

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Farming of tomorrow, today: Using the same land for producing food and solar power

The agricultural industry is facing a complex set of challenges, ranging from rising costs, uncertainties around income, and access to land, to the impacts of climate change, water scarcity, and other environmental challenges. These challenges demand the need to develop new and innovative solutions

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Energy efficiency in buildings

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Recommending Investments in New Technologies to optimize Energy Supply

The American company Brightcore Energy wishes to identify the optimal energy mix for a customer embarking on renovating and optimizing a facility’s heating and cooling systems. The facility is a school connected to an adjacent residential neighborhood in Arlington, Massachusetts. At the outset

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New white paper on district energy: The backbone of a futureproof energy system

12 November 2024

As a model of resilient energy infrastructure, district energy is well-positioned to support the transition toward low-carbon, renewable-based urban energy systems. With a brand new white paper, filled with tangible cases and Danish experiences, we seek to unpack district energy as a key solution in a futureproof energy system.

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Combined heat and power production

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District energy

25 October 2024

The backbone of a flexible, resilient and efficient energy system. Available in both English and German.

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Sector coupling

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Sustainable district heating through solar heating plants and thermal storage

23 October 2024

In recognition of the need to shift from natural gas to renewable energy, Dronninglund District Heating set a goal back in 2005 o have solar heat cover 50 percent of its annual energy production. Today, Dronninglund has a solar district heating solution consisting of 2,982 solar panels covering 37,5

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Meet Danish solar energy professionals

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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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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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Danfoss

The global climate crisis caused by carbon emissions is a key threat to society and our planet. Danfoss’ energy-efficient and climate-friendly solutions enable a cost-effective green transition.

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Building design

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SolarLab A/S

SolarLab's innovative solar facades simultaneously provide free electricity and beautiful cladding for new or retrofit projects. We ensure durability and resilience by giving you unparalleled desig

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Green financing

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Rockstart Ventures

Rockstart is a leading accelerator VC investing in ambitious founders with groundbreaking visions for a regenerative and sustainable future.

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Energy storage

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Green Dealflow

We’re a family-owned and operated transaction advisor business that helps developers in renewable energy find the perfect investor. From initial interaction to the final transaction. We turn good proj

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Biodiversity

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BeGreen

BeGreen develops and builds solar parks for the production of certified green energy in Denmark, Sweden, Poland and Germany. We do this with a 360 degree approach to sustainability in all of our proje

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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.