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The International Experience30© SustainablePlanet.com.au © SustainablePlanet.com.auFor updated information on project progress, log on to: www.c-power.be.Denmark – CopenhagenDenmark is the world leader in wind power technology and has been one of the drivingforces in developing the wind power industry - from single wind turbines on land to largescale wind farms at sea.Denmark is also focused on solar thermal and PV energy and is investing in all thesetechnologies.Whilst in Denmark the following locations were visited: Solar City Copenhagen headquarters,Tecknologick Institute and a small business called Gaia Solar.Solar City CopenhagenThe primary objective of the organisation Solar City Copenhagen is to establishCopenhagen as a demonstration and development centre for solar energy systemsand energy optimization.The main purpose is to contribute to sustainable and CO 2 neutral energy supply.This is achieved in the following ways:• Promoting the establishment and development of solar PV and solar thermal.• Ensuring public awareness through information and involvement.• Encouraging cooperation within the field of solar energy regionally and internationally.