According to the Danish Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate, wind turbines in Denmark generated 14.8 TWh in 2017, accounting for 43% of the domestic electricity consumption and surpassing the 2015 record of 42%. The wind power share in the Danish energy mix has doubled since 2008, when it accounted for 19%. In addition, solar plants generated 0.8 TWh, i.e. 2.3% of electricity consumption: overall, wind and solar generated 15.6 TWh and accounted for nearly 46% of the power mix, the highest level in Denmark ever.
This renewable generation record fits with the government's strategy, which aims at reaching a share of 50% of the country's power needs covered by renewable energies such as wind and solar power by 2030. In the coming years, wind power generation is expected to continue to grow, as new offshore wind parks - to Horns Rev 3 next to Esbjerg, Kriegers Flak in the Baltic Sea, North Sea South by Ringkøbing, and North Sea North by Harboøre - are developed.