Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left the EU in a new geopolitical situation and the need for sustainable solutions and more renewable energy is more urgent than ever. Denmark holds some of the keys to securing European energy independence from Russia. In a new proposal, the Danish government aims to harvest the full potential of offshore wind and accelerate the production of renewable energy on land to ensure Danish and European independence from Russian fossil fuels.
”Denmark and Europe must be free of Russian fossil fuels as fast as possible. To help achieve this, Denmark will accelerate its green transition by massively increasing the deployment of much more renewable energy on land as well as at sea. The North Sea holds the wind potential to cover the energy need of millions of European homes. This great offshore wind potential must be harvested and therefore, the Danish government begins preparations for additional energy islands along with the ones already planned,” says Minister of Climate, Energy, and Utilities, Dan Jørgensen.
Source: Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities
