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Denmark is one of the first movers in implementing a green energy transition across all sectors, and aims to become independent from fossil fuels by 2050.
The Danish power system has been undergoing a transformation, moving from a highly centralised to a more decentralised structure in electricity generation. There has been a significant increase not only in wind power but also in distributed generation from combined heat and power plants since the 1980s. Broad-based political agreements on energy policy have provided security for investors while enabling a smooth and continuous transition to a sustainable power sector.
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The Danish energy transition follows an integrated approach that encompasses the electricity, heat and transport sectors.
The interdependencies among these different sectors are reflected in Danish energy policy goals, in scenario analyses as well as in concrete initiatives for implementing the transition to a renewables based energy system.
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As an early mover, Denmark has already gained substantial experience in the application of tendering schemes for offshore wind energy.
The Danish tendering scheme is characterised by Contracts for Difference with guaranteed support payments, a guaranteed grid connection and a one-stop-shop authority for preliminary site assessments when new offshore wind energy projects are developed.
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