Smart energy systems

To maintain a well-balanced energy system with increasing amounts of fluctuating energy sources like wind and solar, it is essential with a smart energy system that can help balance consumption with production.

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Towards a stable, sustainable, and more intelligent energy system

In the transition towards a fossil-free energy system, it is important to find a way to balance consumption and production in an economically satisfactory manner and to include a high share of fluctuating renewable energy sources.

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Electricity grid

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Port of Aalborg receives EU funding for hybrid shore power project

Port of Aalborg receives EUR 1.35 million in EU funding for a new project aimed at establishing shore power that can supply electricity both to vessels at berth and to the port’s own equipment.

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Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

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CO₂ Capture, Storage & Reuse 2026

As industries work towards meeting ambitious climate goals, the demand for CO₂ capture and decarbonisation technologies is rapidly growing. Governments and corporations alike are prioritising critical investments in these technologies to reduce emissions and drive the transition to more sustainable

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District energy

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Warning nets protect underground cables and pipes

During excavation and ground works, accidental damage to buried infrastructure such as fibre optic cables, power cables, gas, water, and district heating pipes represents a major safety and financial risk. Inadequate or unclear marking of underground installations often results in cables and pipes b

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Building design

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Renewables Focus with Port Development

A European municipality sought to define a clear vision for transforming an industrial area into a hub for renewable energy manufacturing, while aligning stakeholders including municipal staff and elected officials.

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Partnerships

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Relive highlights and partnerships from the Danish state visit to Australia

During the 2026 Danish State Visit to Australia, more than 50 Danish companies joined forces with Australian partners to advance collaboration on renewable energy, green buildings, and sustainable innovation. Relive some of the highlights and concrete partnerships made during the week.

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Combined heat and power production

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District heating – the heart of an integrated energy system

Decarbonising heating is one of the key challenges in the green transition. Heating buildings traditionally relies heavily on fossil fuels, contributing significantly to CO₂ emissions. At the same time, increasing shares of renewable electricity from wind and solar create a need for flexible energy

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Meet Danish smart energy systems professionals

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Wind energy

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)

Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) is the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind.

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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

Ørsted is a global leader in developing, constructing, and operating offshore wind farms, with a core focus on Europe. Backed by more than 30 years of experience in offshore wind, Ørsted has 10.2 GW o

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Buildings

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Danfoss

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

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Biogas

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Topsoe

Topsoe is a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition.

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Bioenergy

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Scangrid

Founded in 2013, Scangrid is among the first aggregators to provide the Danish TSO with grid‑stability services through a Virtual Power Plant. Scangrid is committed to expanding flexibility and stabil

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Bioenergy

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Centrica Energy

Centrica Energy is a leading energy trading company operating out of eight offices across the globe to move energy from source to use. In short, we call ourselves Energy Movers by Nature – driven by t

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Wind energy

Wind energy plays a key role in reaching Denmark’s target of 70 per cent greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030. And with some of the best wind conditions in the world, it is easy to understand how Den-mark has become a global hub for wind power technology

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.

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.

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.

Smart energy systems

To maintain a well-balanced energy system with increasing amounts of fluctuating energy sources like wind and solar, it is essential with a smart energy system that can help balance consumption with produc-tion.

Buildings

To reach the goal of a fossil-free society by 2050, it is important to decarbonise the buildings we live in. By switching to electric heat pumps or district heating, renovating instead of demolishing, and creating green buildings we can significantly lower their CO2e emissions.

Industry

The energy-intensive industry contributes crucial materials for society – for buildings, manufacturing, transport, food processing, and energy production. The Danish energy-intensive industry’s vision is to be the most climate-friendly energy-intensive industry in the world while creating green exports, growth, and jobs in Denmark by 2030.

Transport

The transport sector emits around 20 % of Denmark’s total CO2e emissions. The key to a greener transport sector is streamlined transport processes, a wider selection of green vehicles, and incentives to promote green fuels.

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is one of the easiest ways to eliminate energy waste, lower energy costs, and reduce the use of fossil fuels. There is great potential for efficiency improvements in every sector, whether it is buildings or industry. Energy efficiency is an embedded part of Denmark’s mindset, as Denmark has worked with energy efficiency measures since the 70s.

Power-to-X

Power-to-X consists of a switch to green fuels – like hydrogen or ammonia – produced by electrolysis using renewable electricity. Green hydrogen and e-fuels are critical components in the future energy system globally. Without them, it will be impossible to achieve full decarbonisation.

Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

Carbon capture, storage, and utilisation (CCSU) are important tools for reducing emissions and accelerating the green transition. Through technologies like power-to-X, we can use the CO2e we already emit as a sustainable energy and fuel in other sectors. This is the next phase in Denmark’s energy transition.