Wind power
Wind generated electricity - the development and prospects of wind energy.
Wind turbines have continued to grow dramatically in size and efficiency, from 50 kW in the late 1980s to up to 5 MW today.
Wind power is intrinsically CO2 free. Therefore, wind turbines are rapidly becoming an integrated part of modern power production in many countries.
The industry now produces wind turbines that play an active part in the control and regulatory functions of power systems, in contrast to older turbines that did little to support the stability of the grid.
The future R&D challenges for the industry, will focus on optimizing wind turbine performance by designing the most efficient and robust wind turbines while reducing the weight and, if possible, physical size of the turbines.
Offshore wind
Offshore wind turbine technology is a Danish speciality. More than 90% of all offshore wind turbines worldwide come from Danish companies.
This is underlined by the Danish wind industry's continuous work to make offshore power plants even more efficient, with a special focus on the further technological and commercial innovation of:
- Installation methods
- Foundations
- Cabling installation
- Grid connections
- Maintenance
Design optimization, the assessment of environmental impact, and the management of these large scale marine construction projects require specialised expertise. Danish companies have vast experience in meeting the challenges of constructing offshore wind power plants.
Wind power in Denmark
In just over 20 years, Danish companies have transformed wind power into a global multi-billion dollar industry. With annual growth rates of up to 30%, the major challenge for the industry is to keep up with demand.
The Danish wind turbine industry consists of about 350 companies producing turbine towers, blades, generators, gear boxes, and control systems. Overall, the industry employs more than 25,000 people in Denmark. Almost half the world's wind turbines are produced by Danish manufacturers.
Below, you can find featured profiles and solutions from exhibitors on EnergyMap engaged in wind power. Use the menu on the left to find all profiles, projects, solutions, cases and events related to this technology.