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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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Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

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CCUS Study Tour to Denmark

View the official invitation and full agenda here. CO2VISION and INNO-CCUS invite you to explore Denmark’s CCUS ecosystem. The CCUS Study Tour includes attendance at the Danish CCUS Summit conference and site visits across Denmark. For questions, please contact: Thilde Møller Larsen, Green Hub Denma

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Power-to-x

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Topsoe unveils plans for advanced electrolyser factory in the US

With its largest investment in the US yet, Topsoe has announced plans to establish an advanced electrolyser factory for clean hydrogen production, possessing a capacity exceeding 1 GW.

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Power-to-x

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Denmark's first power-to-x education and test facility

By the end of the 2024, a new power-to-x test facility will be established inside the green industrial park at GreenLab. The facility will be the first of its kind in Denmark, aimed at securing future practical skills.

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Smart grid

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Denmark and the UK are now officially connected through the world's longest power cable

Today, the world’s longest power cable, Viking Link, was officially inaugurated at locations at Lincolnshire in the UK and South of Jutland in Denmark respectively. Connecting Denmark with the UK, the interconnector marks the road ahead of international collaboration on advancing renewable energy initiatives and interconnected energy systems.

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Green hydrogen

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World Hydrogen Week 2024

On 30 September to 4 October, Denmark will open its gates to hydrogen experts from across the world as World Hydrogen Week comes to town. Striving to foster collaboration through in-depth discussions, networking opportunities, and presentations of cutting-edge technologies, World Hydrogen Week serve

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Wind energy

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WindEurope 2025

In 2025, the WindEurope Annual Event will once again return to Denmark as policy-makers, ministers, experts and professionals from the entire wind industry gather in Bella Centeret in Copenhagen from 8-10 April. Dubbed by many as the “birthplace of wind energy”, Denmark and WindEurope will seek to c

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Meet Danish smart energy systems professionals

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Smart cities

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Brightr Group LED ApS

Smart and intelligent lighting solutions are our passion

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Bio-based circular solutions

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Half Double Institute

Are you looking to reach higher impact at a faster pace with your projects? Then contact us to learn more about how you can leverage the Danish-developed project management methodology Half Double.

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Buildings

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WE BUILD DENMARK

WE BUILD DENMARK is the national cluster organisation for the building and construction sector in Denmark.

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Energy storage

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Green Deal Flow

Green Dealflow is an industry specialist in finding and matching developers with renewable energy investors.

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Green financing

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AIP Management

AIP Management is a Nordic based investment manager dedicated to investing in the energy transition across Europe and North America.

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Energy efficiency

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Dynelectro

Power-to-X innovation firm, Dynelectro, offers a unique method extending life expectancy of solid oxide electrolysis (SOE) from two years up to ten years. Dynamic control is deployed to offset intermi

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Solar energy

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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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Air pollution in agriculture

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A-CONSULT AGRO A/S

Specialized provider of advanced precast concrete tanks for use in multiple sectors. We have served the agriculture, biogas sector, water industry, aquaculture and industry with durable tank solutions

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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.