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Biomass analysis has been translated into English
News • Oct 07, 2020 14:35 CEST
The Danish Energy Agency published May 18th 2020 a Biomass analysis report concluding that biomass for energy in many cases is an advantage for the climate, e.g. when residues-based biomass replaces fossil fuels. However, in some cases, Danish consumption of biomass for energy can lead to global emissions of greenhouse gases. The report has now been translated into English.
Sharing Denmark’s experiences on liberalising the power sector
News • Sep 30, 2020 08:54 CEST
A 50 percent share of wind and solar energy was a reality in Denmark - in 2019. The liberalisation of the Danish power sector is the foundation of the transformation. Yesterday, the Danish Energy Agency presents lessons learned and recommendations for other countries, which stand on the verge to take the same path in order to secure a competitive power system with a high share of renewable energy.
The Danish Energy Agency invites comments on the Danish technology neutral tender in 2020
News • Jul 16, 2020 11:29 CEST
The Danish Energy Agency invites comments and questions on the draft conditions of the tender in 2020. In the technology neutral tender 2020, both wind turbines, solar PV, wave power plants and hydropower plants can compete to supply as much green electricity, as cost-effectively as possible.
Denmark and India accelerates partnership on green energy transition with the signing of a new MOU
News • Jun 05, 2020 09:55 CEST
New Indo-Danish cooperation will prepare the Indian energy system for the integration of 450 gigawatt renewable energy by 2030.
The Danish Energy Agency and Vietnamese authorities discuss steps to move offshore wind expansion forward in Vietnam
News • May 19, 2020 14:56 CEST
The Danish Energy Agency and the Vietnamese Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority are preparing an Input to Roadmap report for offshore wind development in Vietnam. Vietnam has a potential of 160 GW offshore wind, and today the Danish Energy Agency and Vietnamese authorities organized a webinar to discuss the most important governmental steps to move the expansion of offshore wind forward.
DEA publishes answers raised in the market dialogue on Thor Offshore Wind Farm
News • Feb 07, 2020 14:42 CET
To follow up on the market dialogue on Thor Offshore Wind Farm held in November 2019, the Danish Energy Agency now publishes answers to questions raised as part of the dialogue on the tender procedures.
Danish and Indonesian Ministers conclude that Indonesian regions can save both energy and money in the future
News • Dec 06, 2019 09:17 CET
Danish-Indonesian energy cooperation ascertains how the provinces of North Sulawesi, Gorontalo, South Kalimantan and Riau can save up to 11.5 million tons CO2 by 2030. That is 75% of the annual CO2 emissions from the Danish transport sector in 2018.
Material for the market dialogue on conditions for the call for tender on Thor Offshore Wind Farm
News • Nov 15, 2019 12:14 CET
The Danish Energy Agency publishes detailed material concerning central elements and questions, which will be discussed with market players at the market dialogue on 25 Nov 2019 in Copenhagen.
Sharing Danish experiences with Egyptian partners for ambitious green transition
News • Nov 15, 2019 10:43 CET
The green ambitions are serious business in Egypt. With yearly CO2 emissions more than 5 times bigger than the Danish emissions and a goal of achieving 43 percent renewable energy in the electricity consumption in 2035, the government of Egypt is on a mission for a sustainable development. This week, an Egyptian delegation has visited Denmark for green inspiration from the Danish energy model.
Vietnam Energy Outlook Report shows the way: Towards 2050 Vietnam can yearly save up to 10 times Denmark's annual emissions from energy consumption
News • Nov 04, 2019 12:33 CET
The Vietnam Energy Outlook Report 2019 was presented in Hanoi today. Produced in collaboration between the Danish Energy Agency and the Vietnamese energy authority Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority, it demonstrates how Vietnam can accelerate the country's green transition and achieve emissions savings that exceed decades of Danish emission reductions.
Upcoming Market Dialogue on Thor Offshore Wind Farm Call for Tender
News • Nov 01, 2019 10:52 CET
The Danish Energy Agency and Energinet publishes the program for the Market Dialogue on the Thor Offshore Wind Farm tendering procedure to be held November 25th 2019 in Copenhagen. At the same time, marketing material describing the Thor-project and related timetable and tender process is published.
Denmark's Baseline Projection 2019 - now in English
News • Oct 14, 2019 13:22 CEST
The Danish version of Denmark's Baseline Projection 2019 was published on 30 August 2019. Now it is available in English translation.
Vietnam is poised to develop offshore wind energy and looks to Denmark for inspiration
News • Oct 14, 2019 10:03 CEST
Together, the Danish Energy Agency and the Vietnamese Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority (EREA) are going to map Vietnam’s potential for offshore wind. A high-level Vietnamese delegation is currently on a study tour to the birthplace of offshore wind to seek inspiration from Danish solutions and competencies.
New approach for completing environmental assessments for Thor offshore wind farm is being launched
News • Sep 24, 2019 10:02 CEST
The Danish Energy Agency has decided that a Strategic Environmental Assessment must be completed prior to submission of final bids for Thor offshore wind farm. In addition to this, comprehensive environmental assessments are still to be carried out prior to final bids. Later, the winner of the concession will have to carry out Environmental Impact Assessment of the concrete project.
Invitation to market dialogue on Thor offshore wind farm
News • Sep 05, 2019 08:00 CEST
On the 25th of November 2019, the Danish Energy Agency and Energinet will host a market dialogue for potential bidders and investors on the coming Thor offshore wind farm tender. Moreover, the Danish Energy Agency today publishes the results of the technical dialogue held in May 2019 concerning site-investigations for the Thor offshore wind site.
Danish Energy Agency invites comments on a Danish technology neutral tender for wind and solar PV in 2019
News • May 06, 2019 11:21 CEST
The Danish Energy Agency invites comments and questions on the draft conditions for the tender in 2019. The technology neutral tender 2019 will allow wind turbines and solar PV to compete to supply as much green electricity for the money as possible.
Denmark and Indonesia collaborate on developing sustainable islands
News • Dec 13, 2018 14:51 CET
Today the Danish-Indonesian island cooperation presented two analyses to support the low carbon transition in Lombok. The analyses suggest that a renewable energy share close to 60 % in the power system can be cost-efficient solution by 2030.
New outlook: Mexico could increase green ambitions
News • Dec 12, 2018 09:22 CET
Mexico’s Ministry of Energy, SENER has published the Electricity Outlook 2018, where the Danish Energy Agency has contributed with a power sector analysis.
Technology neutral tender 2018 determined
News • Dec 03, 2018 10:44 CET
The technology neutral tender round for 2018 has now been determined and has resulted in a record low level of aid to onshore wind turbines and solar PV. The budget for the tender round was DKK 254 million (2018 prices).
Korean National Assembly visits the Danish Energy Agency to study the Danish experience in offshore wind
News • Nov 21, 2018 14:14 CET
A delegation of parliamentarians from the Korean National Assembly, along with representatives from leading governmental institutions such as the Korean Energy Agency, visited on Monday the Danish Energy Agency where they discussed the Danish energy transition.