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The construction of two energy islands will be the beginning of a new era for future development of Danish offshore wind. 

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At the Danish Energy Agency, we are making a difference every day – in Denmark and in countries all over the world. We view climate change as the biggest challenge we are facing. We know we need to be ambitious and innovative in our approach to climate change mitigation. Our goal is a well-planned green transition with Denmark leading the way, sharing Danish experiences and solutions globally. Read more about our work.
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  1. Global Green Transition
  2. Energy and Climate Politics
  3. Ongoing Offshore Tenders
  4. Data and Statistics
  5. Renewable energy
  1. Global Cooperation
    The Danish Energy Agency's Global Cooperation partner with other countries and share the Danish experiences on shaping an energy system that combines a green, low-carbon and reliable energy supply with economic growth.
  2. Country Cooperation
    Geographically the Danish Energy Agency’s assistance initiative covers different countries around the world.
  1. Danish climate policies
    The Danish policies on climate change mitigation is driven partly by compliance with international climate obligations, and partly by achieving national targets in the energy sector.
  2. Energy & Climate Politics
  3. EU Energy Union – Denmark’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP)
    Read Denmark's National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for the period 2020-2030.
  4. Denmark's Energy and Climate Outlook
    DECO19 is a technical assessment of how Denmark’s energy consumption and production, as well as Denmark’s greenhouse gas emissions, will evolve over the period up to 2030.
  1. Thor offshore wind farm
    Find information on current issues related to the tender of Thor
  2. Hesselø Offshore Wind Farm
    Find information on current issues related to the tender of Hesselø Offshore Wind Farm
  3. Denmark's Energy Islands
    The world’s first energy islands will be constructed in Denmark, exploiting our immense wind resources in the North and Baltic seas.
  1. Annual and monthly statistics
    Here you will find the monthly and annual energy statistics.
  2. Technology Data
    The Danish Energy Agency and Energinet.dk publish catalogues of technology data for energy technologies.
  3. Oil and gas production data
    The production data is based on reports which the operators in the Danish part of the North Sea send to the Danish Energy Agency on a monthly basis.
  1. Wind Power
    Read about ongoing off-shore projects, procedures, permits, the Intergovernmental Offshore Wind Forum and more.
  2. Bioenergy
    Learn more about the production and use of biomass and biogas in Denmark
  3. Solar Energy
    Solar power can contribute to make Denmark independent of fossil fuels by 2050.
  4. Geothermal Energy
    A licence from the state is required for the exploration and produ.ction of geothermal energy. The DEA issues licences for geothermal plants.
  1. Global Green Transition
    1. Global Cooperation
      The Danish Energy Agency's Global Cooperation partner with other countries and share the Danish experiences on shaping an energy system that combines a green, low-carbon and reliable energy supply with economic growth.
    2. Country Cooperation
      Geographically the Danish Energy Agency’s assistance initiative covers different countries around the world.
  2. Energy and Climate Politics
    1. Danish climate policies
      The Danish policies on climate change mitigation is driven partly by compliance with international climate obligations, and partly by achieving national targets in the energy sector.
    2. Energy & Climate Politics
    3. EU Energy Union – Denmark’s National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP)
      Read Denmark's National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) for the period 2020-2030.
    4. Denmark's Energy and Climate Outlook
      DECO19 is a technical assessment of how Denmark’s energy consumption and production, as well as Denmark’s greenhouse gas emissions, will evolve over the period up to 2030.
  3. Ongoing Offshore Tenders
    1. Thor offshore wind farm
      Find information on current issues related to the tender of Thor
    2. Hesselø Offshore Wind Farm
      Find information on current issues related to the tender of Hesselø Offshore Wind Farm
    3. Denmark's Energy Islands
      The world’s first energy islands will be constructed in Denmark, exploiting our immense wind resources in the North and Baltic seas.
  4. Data and Statistics
    1. Annual and monthly statistics
      Here you will find the monthly and annual energy statistics.
    2. Technology Data
      The Danish Energy Agency and Energinet.dk publish catalogues of technology data for energy technologies.
    3. Oil and gas production data
      The production data is based on reports which the operators in the Danish part of the North Sea send to the Danish Energy Agency on a monthly basis.
  5. Renewable energy
    1. Wind Power
      Read about ongoing off-shore projects, procedures, permits, the Intergovernmental Offshore Wind Forum and more.
    2. Bioenergy
      Learn more about the production and use of biomass and biogas in Denmark
    3. Solar Energy
      Solar power can contribute to make Denmark independent of fossil fuels by 2050.
    4. Geothermal Energy
      A licence from the state is required for the exploration and produ.ction of geothermal energy. The DEA issues licences for geothermal plants.

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Kiev, Ukraine. Photo: Colourbox
8. July 2021

New chapter in Ukrainian-Danish government cooperation to support Ukraine’s green transition and reduce energy consumption

The Ukrainian-Danish government cooperation is now embarking on a new five-year programme. The programme has a special focus on long-term energy planning, energy efficiency and district heating, where there is great potential for reducing both Ukraine's energy consumption and imports of fossil fuels.
Photo: Unsplash
1. July 2021

New Danish district heating cooperation will help China achieve its climate goals

Today, around a third of the world's energy is used on heating and cooling. Especially in China, the potential for green heating is huge. Based on this, UNEP DTU Partnership and the Danish Energy Agency are entering into a new cooperation agreement on district heating in China.
Foto: Lars Schmidt / schmidtaps.com
28. June 2021

The Danish Energy Agency releases the time schedule and tender documents for the forthcoming Danish technology neutral tender

The Danish Energy Agency kicks off the tender process for the forthcoming technology neutral tender with the release of the tender documents. The forthcoming technology neutral tender will be held in the autumn 2021.
Figure: Danish Energy Agency.
25. June 2021

The tender for Hesselø OFW has been put on hold

There is a need to analyze the results of the preliminary site investigation further as soft clay formations have been found in the upper 20-30 meters below the seabed.
Figure: Danish Energy Agency.
24. June 2021

The Danish Energy Agency publishes the final tender conditions for Thor Offshore Wind Farm

The Danish Energy Agency is now publishing the final tender conditions for Denmark's largest offshore wind farm, Thor Offshore Wind Farm. With this announcement the last phase of the tender process begins, and this phase ends with a final bid deadline November 8. 2021 for the six bidders.
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