The Danish wind industry employs 28,400 people
Danish-made wind turbines are operating in more than 65 countries around the world.
As an early mover in the drive for wind energy, Denmark has established an international base for the manufacture of wind turbines and their component parts. It is now one of the major hubs of global wind power development.
The world’s largest turbine manufacturer, Vestas Wind Systems, is based in Denmark, as well as the largest independent supplier of blades to the industry, LM Glasfiber. Siemens Power Generation, which supplied the turbines for Horns Rev 2, has captured a major slice of the offshore wind market from its headquarters in Brande.
Danish turbines are now operating in most countries of the world where the wind is being exploited. In 2008 this export business was worth €5.7 billion, and it is now one of the largest export industries for Denmark.
Employment in the sector has steadily increased, long ago overtaking Denmark’s busy fishing industry. By the end of 2008 the number of people working in the wind power industry and related services had reached 28,400.
Government support has encouraged many Danish families, farmers and small businesses to invest in their own local wind turbines. Over 100,000 Danes are now enjoying the economic benefits of the technology. Wind turbines operating on good sites can generate electricity at a cost comparable with fossil fuelled power stations.
As an early mover in the drive for wind energy, Denmark has established an international base for the manufacture of wind turbines and their component parts. It is now one of the major hubs of global wind power development.
The world’s largest turbine manufacturer, Vestas Wind Systems, is based in Denmark, as well as the largest independent supplier of blades to the industry, LM Glasfiber. Siemens Power Generation, which supplied the turbines for Horns Rev 2, has captured a major slice of the offshore wind market from its headquarters in Brande.
Danish turbines are now operating in most countries of the world where the wind is being exploited. In 2008 this export business was worth €5.7 billion, and it is now one of the largest export industries for Denmark.
Employment in the sector has steadily increased, long ago overtaking Denmark’s busy fishing industry. By the end of 2008 the number of people working in the wind power industry and related services had reached 28,400.
Government support has encouraged many Danish families, farmers and small businesses to invest in their own local wind turbines. Over 100,000 Danes are now enjoying the economic benefits of the technology. Wind turbines operating on good sites can generate electricity at a cost comparable with fossil fuelled power stations.
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FACTS: HORNS REV 2 WIND PARK
Size: Horns Rev 2 wind park is located 30 kilometres from the Danish coast in water depths of up to 17 metres. The park comprises 91 turbines of 2.3 MW capacity manufactured by Siemens Power Generation.
Total capacity: 209 MW
Electricity production: approx. 800 GWh annually
Climate: 690,000 tonnes of CO2 saved annually
Opening: The official inauguration was in September 2009
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