Author: Boˆreal

Short reads about North Europe's green transition

Offshore wind power is becoming significantly more expensive for German industry

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The German coalition government is failing to make renewable energy more affordable for industrial users. The most recent auction of licenses for the operation of offshore wind farms in seas near Germany culminated in €12.6Bn total bid by BP and TotalEnergies, to build 7GW of wind-generation capacity. Experts say this signals higher costs for energy: … Continue reading Offshore wind power is becoming significantly more expensive for German industry

Hydrogen Set To Profit Denmark

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New hydrogen infrastructure in Jutland (the Danish mainland) will generate profits of at least 30 Bn Kroner (£3.5 Bn), as a strong basis to create further value, according to an analysis by Energinet, the organization responsible for Denmark’s future hydrogen infrastructure. The hydrogen infrastructure project aims to create a framework for producing and distributing hydrogen … Continue reading Hydrogen Set To Profit Denmark

Energy Storage Ready for Danish Grid

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Currently, very few batteries are integrated into the Danish electricity grid. However, several companies are prepared to provide energy storage systems to address the increasing deployment of solar cells and wind turbines. Two innovative projects in Esbjerg and on Bornholm are underway, aiming to store excess energy using liquid salt until it is needed in … Continue reading Energy Storage Ready for Danish Grid

Brewery opens Denmark’s largest private solar PV capacity

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Royal Unibrew, a major brewery, has opened Denmark’s largest privately-owned solar park. The park spans 14 hectares and is part of Royal Unibrew’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025. The solar panels will generate electricity to cover 40% of the brewery’s annual energy consumption in Faxe, South Zealand. … Continue reading Brewery opens Denmark’s largest private solar PV capacity