Denmark is a world leader in the development and utilization of renewable energy sources. Concerns about global warming and energy security have placed renewable energy high on Denmark's political agenda. In 2022, the country reached a
of 11.7 gigawatts, with wind power accounting for the majority of the installed capacity. Denmark's flat topology and proximity to the sea result in excellent wind resources for harvesting energy, and the country is committed to further develop this energy technology. In total,
68.5 petajoules of wind power in 2022. Overall, Denmark has set some of the most ambitious
among countries in the European Union, aiming for a 100 percent renewable electricity mix by 2030.
Wind and solar energy in Denmark
The total, the
capacity of active wind turbines in Denmark has increased from 3.8 gigawatts in 2010 to 7.3 gigawatts in 2023. Onshore wind turbines account for most of the installed capacity, roughly double that of offshore turbines. However, in the last years, offshore wind has been growing at a faster pace in the Scandinavian country, reaching 2.5 gigawatts installed at the end of 2023. In addition, the use of photovoltaics and solar heating is growing across Denmark, with
energy production from solar cells reaching an all-time high of 3.4 terawatt hours in 2023. The country ranks fourth in terms of
solar PV capacity installed per capita among countries in the European Union
Denmark’s bioenergy sector
After wind, biomass is the second-largest contributor to
Denmark’s electricity mix. Aside from electricity generation, biomass is also widely used in the country’s heating sector. In total, Denmark produced roughly 84 petajoules of
energy from biomass in 2022. Straw, wood chips, and renewable energy waste are the most
commonly used biomass sources in the country. Denmark attributes great importance to ensuring sustainable bioenergy production. The country's well-developed agriculture provides manure, animal fat, and straw needed to produce biogas and liquid biofuels.
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