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A new forecast shows that the share of Danish electricity generated by solar and wind will fall in the coming years. The industry says onshore wind is too costly and difficult to expand.

Controversial proposal could kick-start Denmark’s green energy sector

Illustration: Tomas Østergren. Foto: Finn Frandsen
Illustration: Tomas Østergren. Foto: Finn Frandsen

In the years ahead, when you turn on the stove, switch on the heat pump or plug your electric car into its charger, a steadily shrinking share of the electricity will come from Danish solar panels and wind turbines.

A new study from the industry association Green Power Denmark shows that far too little renewable energy is being built in Denmark to keep pace with rising electricity consumption.

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