Danish wind

Denmark currently has the highest proportion of wind power in the world. With close to 7 000 MW of installed capacity, Denmark produces over half of its electricity from wind.

FACTS

Total installed capacity

6,995 MW

Percentage of electricity mix

55%

Long-term sustainability target

Climate neutral by 2050

Denmark has been a pioneer in developing commercial wind power both on and offshore, and has currently the highest proportion of wind power in the world. The Danish wind power industry has benefited from close collaboration between public-financed research and the private industry in key areas such as certification, testing and developing of standards during the past decade.