Climate Action 2017-2018

POLICY
The export of energy technology
makes up around 11 per cent of
Denmark’s total exports of goods, one
of the highest shares in Europe.
of integration of renewable energy into
the electricity market, and provides low
prices for the consumers.
Our cooperation with our neighbouring
countries underlines the fact that national
energy frameworks cannot stand alone.
Large-scale penetration of renewable
energy is most effectively happening by
maximising the geographical area for
balancing across borders, so weatherdependent
production patterns can
complement each other. To that end, it is a
key aim to work for a European electricity
market which is integrated, market-based,
and incentivises flexibility both on the
supply and demand side.
Fifth, Denmark is actively committed
to sharing experience with the rest of the
world. As a consequence, Denmark has
government-to-government cooperation
with 12 countries across the globe with a
focus on wind power production, energy
efficiency, district heating and intelligent
energy planning. The same is true for our
work in multilateral organisations where
Denmark actively seeks to exchange best
practice on these topics where the country
has valuable experience to share.
Sixth, these effects have helped
develop a highly competitive energy
technology sector in Demark. As a result,
the clean energy transition has gone
hand in hand with strong exports and
economic growth. The export of energy
technology makes up around 11 per cent
of Denmark’s total exports of goods, one
of the highest shares in Europe.
It is, however, too soon to fully enjoy the
fruits of our labour. The Paris Agreement
sets the direction for a green transition
and sends a strong signal to both civil
society and the private sector that the
world is moving in a green direction. To
achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement,
investments in the green transition
are imperative. We should use this as
an opportunity to share our valuable
experiences and competences.
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