Key figures & statistics

Denmark has more than 5000 windturbines. In 2007 windturbines accounted for almost 20 per cent of domestic electricity supply.

The windturbines field has developed fast since the beginning of the 1980s and, in particular, in the last ten to fifthteen years. Today windturbines account for a considerable proportion of electricity supplies in Denmark.

As of 1 January 2009, Denmark had a wind capacity of 3163 MW. Of this 422 MW is placed offshore. Since then Horns Rev II has been put in to operation. This means that Denmark now has 631 MW wind capacity placed offshore.

In 2007, wind-power production accounted for 19.7% of domestic electricity supply against 16.8% the previous year, this is due to better wind conditions. In 2006 Wind turbines produced 22 PJ of electricity, which amounts to 2.6% of corrected gross energy-consumption. In 2007 the power produced from wind turbines rose 17.4% compared to 2006, this was due to better wind conditions



Bar chart and graph showing the wind capacity and share of electricity supply 

Read more on the trends in renewable energy and windpower in the Annual Energy Statistics.

Contact

Henrik Lawaetz

Energy Supply

Phone: +45 3392 6843
hla@ens.dk


Lisbeth Nielsen

Special Adviser Economist

Energy Supply

Phone: +45 3395 4395
lin@ens.dk

Lisbeth Nielsen
Danish Energy Agency    Amaliegade 44     DK 1256 Copenhagen K    Phone: +45 33 92 67 00    Fax: +45 33 11 47 43    ens@ens.dk    Further contact information