Energy Systems
How does the Nordic energy system look? What changes have they seen? This Category looks at energy consumption, primary energy supply, energy intensity, etc.
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The Danish energy supply has seen a marked diversification over the last four decades. This process was accelerated by energy security concerns after the oil crises, leading to a move away from oil to coal, gas and renewables.
Recent growth in wind power is evident, but biomass and waste account for a far greater share, being central in power and heat production. Denmark now has the target of becoming completely independent of fossil fuels by 2050, and has successfully de-coupled economic growth from energy use.
Note: Graph excludes trade in heat and electricity.
Data source: IEA