News

Featured News

Denmark commissions Scandinavia's largest wind farm

With a capacity of 604 MW, Kriegers Flak can produce enough electricity to cover the annual consumption of about 600,000 Danish households. Scandinavia’s now largest offshore wind farm is located in the Baltic Sea outside the coast of Denmark.

Read more

Filter News 12 / 1638

Find the most relevant news by sorting the list based on your area of interest

Sector
Business Area
Business and industries
Buildings
Waste
Clean energy sources
Clean air
District energy
Smart energy systems
Water
Climate change adaptation
Sustainable transportation and urban planning
Focus
Wind energy
Solar energy
Bioenergy
District heating
Water supply
Wastewater
Water resource management
Urban mobility
Months
January 19, 2022

News

Three Danish firms amongst the globe’s 10 most sustainable

Vestas is the world’s most sustainable company. Runner-up is Chr. Hansen while Ørsted cements its position as the most sustainable energy company. Denmark takes three spots in the top 10 of Corporate Knights’ index of the world’s most sustainable firms.
January 18, 2022

News

Aarhus announces EU’s largest geothermal district heating system

In 2029, the European Union’s largest geothermal district heating plant will heat thousands of homes in Aarhus. By harnessing heat from the earth’s core, the new plant will provide 20 percent of the district heating demand in Denmark’s second largest city.

January 13, 2022

News

Maersk and Danish Shipping speed up race to net zero

Setting the course for greener shipping, Maersk brings its net zero target a decade forward to 2040 whilst Danish Shipping announces its new climate strategy “Towards Zero”.
January 11, 2022

News

Virginia enters offshore wind cooperation with Denmark

The Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind commercial project is the world’s largest of its kind. With the signing of a new energy cooperation with Denmark, Danish experiences are set to help the state secure an effective implementation.
January 05, 2022

News

Danish port aims to become Europe’s first CO2-neutral fishing port

Port of Hanstholm seeks to become Europe’s first CO2-neutral fishing port. With full focus on Power-to-X, the establishment of a new energy community seeks to attract global partners in showing how a leading fishing port can also be a leading energy port.
January 03, 2022

News

Denmark wants fossil free flights by 2030

The Danish government has announced to make all domestic flights free of fossil by 2030. The first green flight is set to take off by 2025.
December 16, 2021

News

Denmark bets on carbon capture, utilisation and storage to hit climate goals

A Danish parliament majority has agreed to provide EUR 2.2bn (DKK 16bn) for development of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) projects. Operation of the first North Sea facility is expected by 2025.

December 13, 2021

News

More renewables, less fossils: Denmark’s energy consumption fell significantly in 2020

Following a substantial decline in the use of coal, oil and natural gas, Denmark’s energy consumption fell by nearly 8 per cent in 2020. With renewables on the rise, the pandemic further drove drops in CO2 emissions.
December 09, 2021

News

Top 10 green news stories of 2021

Energy islands, carbon capture or climate-friendly food – what’s been buzzing on the green agenda in this year? Here are State of Green’s top 10 articles from our 100+ news stories in 2021.
December 08, 2021

News

Denmark launches green bonds and up to 3 GW of new offshore wind capacity

The Danish Government and several political parties have agreed to install 3 GW of new offshore wind capacity to be developed by 2030 as part of the Finance Act 2022. Denmark will also issue its first green bond early next year to finance its transition towards carbon neutrality.
December 08, 2021

News

Power-to-X plant in Aalborg will produce green methanol from local waste-based CO2

The upcoming plant will recycle 180,000 tonnes of waste-based CO2 and produce 130,000 tonnes of methanol yearly. Being one of the world’s first commercial Power-to-X plants, the project is estimated to create 600-700 jobs during the building phase.
December 07, 2021

News

2030 Countdown: How do we ensure a just transition?

On 6 December, industry leaders, politicians, and labour organisations from across Europe discussed the way ahead in securing a just, green transition towards 2030. Find key takeaways and revisit the event.
Load more

Looking for our logo?

Find it in the State of Green Toolbox together with loads of materials to help you promote Denmark’s green solutions abroad.
Visit toolbox