Offshore wind energy

Demand for renewable energy has made its impact on global employment as it now employs 11 million people worldwide.

For 10 days earlier this month, the Danish island of Bornholm was on its own in terms of electricity supply, as the submarine cable to Sweden’s power grid was disconnected. That was a very interesting situation for researchers, who are investigating the ability of electric vehicles to stabilise the power grid.

Danish companies are taking part in the booming offshore wind adventure in the United States – an adventure that, together with growing environmental concerns outside Washington, might lead the United States to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Denmark has signed an expansion of the existing energy collaboration between Turkey and Denmark, which means that the Danish Energy Agency now launches a new government cooperation with a focus on offshore wind. Since 2017, the Danish Energy Agency has supported the green transition in the heating sector in Turkey, who now also wish to benefit from Danish experience in the offshore wind sector.

The state of New York aims to become a hub for the burgeoning offshore wind industry in the US. Recognising that this must be accompanied by strong port infrastructure and tangible benefits for the local community in which it operates, such as growth and job creation, the state is harnessing Danish expertise to ensure their ambitious visions become a sustainable reality.

The North Sea will be home to one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms that can supply power to 800,000 households. The wind park is expected to be in operation no later than 2027.