Wind power accounted for more than half of all energy consumed in Denmark in December, according to national grid operator.
Energinet reported that in December, wind power provided Denmark with about 55 per cent of its electricity.
http://econews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Denmark-wind-farm.jpgThis is the first time that Denmark, a leader in wind power, or any major country, has received more than 50 per cent of its electricity from wind power in an entire month.
Of course, wind power provided well over 55 per cent of the country’s electricity during certain periods throughout the month.
According to the report on December 1, it provided 136 per cent of the country’s electricity needs, and during the week of Christmas, it provided 68.5 per cent.
High winds over the period meant that generation from wind farms was greater than normal. Low consumption due to the closure of factories over the Christmas period also contributed to the record.
http://econews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Denmark-Anholt-wind-farm.jpgDenmark has a target of receiving 50 per cent of its electricity from wind power on an annual basis by 2020.
It looks like the country is well on its way to achieving that and it also has a 2050 target of getting 100 per cent of its energy from renewable resources.
For years, Denmark has led the world in wind power capacity per capita.
At the same time Denmark is not resting on its laurels and the grid operator said that during 2013 it added a great deal more wind power, including at a standout 400MW offshore wind farm, Anholt offshore wind farm.
