Category Archives: Denmark

Press Releases & News from Denmark distributed via EuropaWire

Vestas Secures 41 MW Wind Turbine Order for Spanish Wind Parks

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a 41 MW order from Green Mind Ventures, part of GreenVolt, for wind turbines at two wind parks in Spain. The order includes the supply, installation, and a 20-year service agreement for nine turbines. Delivery … Read the full press release

Living Places Copenhagen: Real-Life Testing Underway to Monitor Indoor Climate and Health Impact

(IN BRIEF) This summer, the Living Places Copenhagen houses are being tested by residents in the railroad district of Copenhagen to monitor indoor climate performance and its impact on health. The project, led by the VELUX Group, aims to create … Read the full press release

African Clean Energy Developments Places 144 MW Wind Turbine Order for Khangela Emoyeni Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) African Clean Energy Developments (ACED) has placed a 144 MW order with Vestas for the Khangela Emoyeni wind farm in Western Cape, South Africa. This order includes 32 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines and a 10-year service agreement. It … Read the full press release

Ørsted Deploys Heavy-Lift Drones for Borssele Offshore Wind Farm Operations

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has deployed heavy-lift cargo drones at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm, marking a significant advancement in operational efficiency and safety. These drones, capable of carrying up to 100 kg, significantly reduce the time required for cargo … Read the full press release

FLSmidth Wins DKK 340 Million Order to Supply Lithium Project in Nevada, Supporting EV Battery Production

(IN BRIEF) FLSmidth has secured a DKK 340 million order to supply nine thickeners and six filters for a new lithium project in Nevada, USA. Scheduled for delivery in 2025/2026, the equipment will enhance lithium supply for electric vehicle batteries, … Read the full press release

NIRAS Achieves Top Technical Score for EU’s SEA 2023 Lot 2, Strengthening Commitment to Sustainable Resource Management

(IN BRIEF) NIRAS has secured the highest technical score for Lot 2 under the EU’s SEA 2023 Framework Contracts, potentially increasing their hit ratio to 76%. This lot, valued at EUR 25 million, focuses on sustainable natural resources management, including … Read the full press release

Ørsted Introduces Revolutionary Low-Noise Technology for Offshore Wind Foundations

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a leader in offshore wind energy, has unveiled a groundbreaking low-noise installation method for monopile foundations at the Gode Wind 3 wind farm in Germany. This innovative technology, successfully tested on three monopiles, utilizes a patented jetting … Read the full press release

McLaren Automotive and The LEGO Group Unveil LEGO® Technic™ McLaren P1™

(IN BRIEF) McLaren Automotive and the LEGO Group have unveiled their latest collaboration, showcasing the LEGO® Technic™ McLaren P1™, a tribute to the groundbreaking hybrid hypercar. Known for redefining automotive high-performance, the McLaren P1™ integrated advanced motorsport-derived engineering to achieve … Read the full press release

EIF and kompasbank Unlock €175 Million to Boost Danish SMEs and Green Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Danish corporate bank kompasbank a/s have partnered to provide at least €175 million in new loans to Danish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Supported by the InvestEU programme, the three portfolio guarantee … Read the full press release

Vestas Lands 105 MW Wind Turbine Order for LEAG’s Forst-Briesnig II Project in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a 105 MW order from LEAG for the Forst-Briesnig II wind energy project in Germany’s Lausitz region. The project, set on a former brown coal mining area, will include 17 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines. Vestas … Read the full press release

Vestas Lands 81 MW Wind Turbine Deal for Scotland’s Pencloe Project with Invenergy

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured an 81 MW contract from Invenergy for the Pencloe wind energy project in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The project involves the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of 18 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines. Vestas will also … Read the full press release

Vestas Wins 114 MW Wind Turbine Contract for Germany’s Ahlum-Dettum Project

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a 114 MW contract from SAB WindTeam for the Ahlum-Dettum wind project in Lower Saxony, Germany. The order includes the supply, delivery, and commissioning of 17 V162-6.2 MW and two V136-4.2 MW wind turbines, along … Read the full press release

EIB Funds €1.2 Billion for Denmark’s Largest Wind Farm to Power Over a Million Homes

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €1.2 billion loan to support the construction of the Thor wind farm in the Danish North Sea, developed by RWE. The 1.1 GW wind farm, consisting of 72 turbines, will … Read the full press release

Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure Reach Milestone with First Turbine Installed at Borkum Riffgrund 3 Offshore Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure have achieved a significant milestone with the installation of the first wind turbine at the Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm in Germany. Once completed, this 913 MW project will be Germany’s largest offshore … Read the full press release

Maersk’s Green Methanol Vessel, Astrid Maersk, Arrives in Koper, Slovenia

(IN BRIEF) Maersk’s second large vessel powered by green methanol, Astrid Maersk, arrived at the Port of Koper, Slovenia, marking a significant step in Maersk’s goal to achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The vessel, part of Maersk’s AE12 … Read the full press release

Vestas Awarded EPC Contract for Second Stage of Golden Plains Wind Farm by TagEnergy

(IN BRIEF) TagEnergy has awarded Vestas the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for the second stage of the Golden Plains Wind Farm in Australia. This stage will include 93 Vestas V162-6.2 MW wind turbines, adding 577 MW to the … Read the full press release

ESA Scientists Use Meteorite Dust to 3D Print Lunar Shelter Bricks, Inspired by LEGO®

(IN BRIEF) The European Space Agency (ESA) has developed 3D printed bricks, called ESA Space Bricks, using 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite dust, inspired by LEGO bricks. These bricks are part of a project to explore using space materials for building astronaut … Read the full press release

Ørsted Completes Helena Energy Center, Texas’ Largest Combined Wind and Solar Project

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has completed the Helena Energy Center in Bee County, South Texas, comprising a 518 MW combined wind and solar project. This marks Ørsted’s first co-located wind and solar initiative and is the largest renewable energy project in … Read the full press release

Nordex Group Surpasses 5 GW Milestone in Nordic Region with Kalistanneva Wind Farm Installation

(IN BRIEF) The Nordex Group celebrates surpassing 5 GW of installed capacity in the Nordic region with the installation of a N163/5.X turbine at the Kalistanneva wind farm in Finland. With over 1,200 turbines across Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway, … Read the full press release

Skanska Sells Hørkær Have Project in Denmark to NREP for DKK 737M

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has sold the Hørkær Have multi-family rental project in Herlev, Denmark, to NREP for DKK 737 million. The project, spanning 22,720 square meters, will feature 264 rental apartments with associated parking spaces, all equipped for electric car … Read the full press release