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Offshore wind energy

As a first-mover in offshore wind energy, Denmark commissioned its first offshore wind farm in 1991

Harnessing the energy of wind offshore is more expensive than onshore due to both the preliminary expenses such as installation of foundations, more extensive safety measures and larger maintenance costs. However, the trade-off is much better and more stable wind resources and fewer concerns in relation to neighbours. As a first-mover in offshore wind energy, Denmark commissioned its first offshore wind farm in 1991 and today, the sector contains both technologies and service aimed at all phases of an offshore wind energy project.

We invite you to explore offshore wind energy related solutions in more depth below, find potential partners, catch up on the latest wind energy news and discover real-life case examples of how wind technology can help solve your energy issues.

Connect with us: Martha Marriner, Project Manager, mma@stateofgreen.com ,+45 2249 6510

January 22, 2019
News

Danish-Norwegian offshore wind research partnership expands

Better and more affordable offshore wind farms is the goal for the expanded cooperation

January 17, 2019
News

Denmark: 100 per cent committed to wind energy

Having signed new memorandum of understanding today, the Danish government signals its commitment to maintaining Denmark’s position as a global wind hub.

November 29, 2018
News

The world’s first offshore repowering project

The Momentum Group recently completed the implementation of a new repowering project, 4 kilometres offshore from the Swedish island Gotland’s south-west coast – a project that, according to Momentum, is the first of its kind.

November 02, 2018
News

South Korea and Denmark will cooperate on renewable energy

Denmark and South Korea have signed a cooperation agreement regarding sustainable energy, with a focus on offshore wind. This occurred during a Danish trade delegation’s visit to South Korea, led by the Danish Minister of Energy, Utilities and Climate Lars Chr. Lilleholt.

October 04, 2018
News

Denmark to open a new wind energy centre in India

In the coming years, India will become one of the world’s largest markets for sustainable energy, and the Indians are especially interested in wind energy. That is why Denmark is going to open a Danish-Indian knowledge centre for the development of wind energy in the country.

October 01, 2018
News

Discovering tomorrow’s solutions today at Wind Energy Hamburg

With almost every tenth company present at last week’s global wind summit that took place in Hamburg being a Danish one, Denmark cemented its crown as the global hub for wind energy.

September 26, 2018
News

Ørsted shares offshore wind farm big data with universities

By sharing wind farm data with technical universities, Ørsted aims to further improve wind farm design and inspire future engineers to join the green energy industry.

Case

The world’s largest offshore wind farm – Walney Extension

The Irish Sea has become home to the world’s largest offshore wind farm – Walney Extension. The offshore wind farm has 87 wind turbines generating enough green energy to power nearly 600,000 UK homes annually.

September 12, 2018
News

Pushing the limits for floating wind turbines in the Atlantic Ocean

MHI Vestas will supply offshore wind turbines for installation atop floating platforms. The selected turbine model will be the largest unit to date to be fixed upon the floating technology, showing that the floating technology is accelerating towards its full potential and potentially can open a much larger market for offshore wind.

September 06, 2018
News

The world’s largest offshore wind farm is launched

The world’s largest offshore wind farm was officially opened today. Located off the Cumbrian coast, the Walney Extension consists of 87 turbines that can generate sufficient energy to power almost 600,000 UK homes.

Product/Service

Capstan Winch

Secure and strong control of taglines for installation of components onshore.

Product/Service

Tagline Master 4 System – Patented Solution

For more accurate & safe control of the load in vertical and horizontal position.

Product/Service

Blade clamps

For safe and easy full rotor installation

Product/Service

C-YOKE & SC-YOKE

Safe and easy tool for single blade installation onshore & offshore

Policy

Finding Your Cheapest Way To a Low Carbon Future

This leaflet is an introduction to the LCoE Calculator

Case

Long-term planning for a greener future

The Danish Energy Agency’s state-to-state cooperations on long-term energy planning.

Product/Service

Patented tool for upending of towers

Safe and efficient lifting of towers for installation

Product/Service

Tagline & guide wire system – Patented Solution

Safe and controlled handling of main components for installation and service

Product/Service

Universal Blade Lifting Yoke

Automatic single blade installation for improved safety and cost-efficiency onshore & offshore

Case

The days are numbered for the world’s first offshore wind farm

As the first wind farm is ready to retire, the environmental consequences are evaluated.

Product/Service

WindFor™

Wind Power Forecasting

Publications

Tours network Denmark

In this paper, you will meet the ten partners behind the Tours Network and find inspiration for site visits across energy efficiency, renewables, waste and resource management, clean air, water and climate adaptation.

If you are interested in visiting Denmark to explore these solutions and learn more about the concrete technologies, as well as connect with Danish stakeholders and share knowledge about green growth development, we encourage you to contact the Tours Network.

Case

Giant wind turbine blade captures more energy from the wind

Enough electricity to power 10,000 European homes with just one turbine!

Product/Service

Spica Retrofit Controller with Spica Control System

Retrofit the control system in your ageing turbine – gain more valuable data and guaranteed performance. The Spica Retrofit Controller is an affordable plug-and-play system.

Publications

Wind energy moving ahead

This white paper takes you through all the elements of the success story of wind energy in Denmark. From the starting point and what we now consider small-scale wind turbines to the projects and technologies that push the bar and the ambitions for wind energy as a source of renewable energy. We hope you will be inspired.

Case

Large Scale Facility

In 2017, the new Large Scale Facility will be open for use.

Case

Test Centre for large wind turbines at Høvsøre

Test Centre for Large Wind Turbines at Høvsøre in northern of Jutland

Case

Hornsea Project One

Ongoing project – 3 substations and 96 foundations

Case

House of Energy

House of Energy is the Danish energy cluster for sustainable energy technologies.

R&D Project

Masters of wind turbines – Test Center Østerild

Probably the world’s largest laboratory for renewable energy

Case

Luchterduinen and Gemini – Two success stories in offshore wind

Innovative mono pile design and an award winning installation vessel

Publications

Financing the green transition

The aim of this white paper is to share some of Denmark’s – and Danish financial institutions’ – examples on how to finance smaller or larger projects within climate adaption, energy, energy efficiency, environment and water.

R&D Project

Test your renewable energy technology in Denmark

Harnessing the energy of wind offshore is more expensive than onshore due to both the preliminary expenses such as installation of foundations, more extensive safety measures and larger maintenance costs. However, the trade-off is much better and more stable wind resources and fewer concerns in relation to neighbours. As a first-mover in offshore wind energy, […]