Wind Energy in Denmark
2022 wind energy numbers
Denmark continues to uphold its position as a global leader within a variety of renewable energy integrations. 2022 became a record year for wind energy generation, which accounted for 53% of energy demand.
However, a modest 131 MW of new onshore wind power capacity was installed. The energy islands in Danish waters continue to advance through various site investigations, legislation requirements, and market design. The RD&D priorities reflect wind energy becoming a dominant contributor to the energy system, focusing on appropriate test facilities, system integration and Power-to-X (PtX)
To read more about Denmark’s wind energy sector, read their chapter in the IEA Wind TCP 2022 Annual Report.
National Targets
In accordance with the Energy Agreement of 2018, the national target is 55% renewable energy by 2030, equivalent to more than 100% renewable electricity, and to phase out coal in the energy system. Furthermore, the Danish Government created a target in 2011 to become totally independent of fossil fuels by 2050.
Progress & Operational Details
Record high production from wind and solar energy in 2022. The power production from wind and solar constituted 59.6 % of total power consumption, a 12.2 % increase compared to 2021. Notably, the share of wind energy increased from 43.8% in 2021 to 53.4% in 2022, despite 2021 being a much windier year. In addition, the offshore wind farm, Kriegers Flak, had its first full generation year in 2022. A contributing factor to the wind and solar record is furthermore attributed to a 3% reduction in power consumption [1].
National RDD Priorities and Budget
The Danish RD&D funding landscape relevant to wind energy consists of The Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Programme (EUDP), administered by the Danish Energy Agency and Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD). Additionally, the Independent Research Council supports wind energy-related research. Furthermore, additional funding for wind energy RD&D, which is not accounted for in this report, is generated from private foundations as well as the industry itself.
Contact
Find address, contact information, and opening hours for the Danish Energy Agency.
Danish Energy Agency
Carsten Niebuhrs Gade 43
1577 Copenhagen V
Denmark
Opening hours (CET)
Monday – Thursday from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m
Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.
Any Question at
+45 33 92 67 00
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ens@ens.dk