Can energy storage units be installed in the Danish power system?

Elsystemansvar A/S (subsidiary of Energinet) has asked Ea Energy Analyses to analyse the benefits and main drivers for the installation of storage units in the Danish power system. This will supplement the technology aspects in the recent Technology Catalogue on Energy Storage (DEA and Energinet, 2019).

How does Denmark's energy policy work?

Electricity demand from all sectors is expected to grow. Denmark’s energy policies are focused on transitioning the power generation sector so that the integration of each sector benefits the whole system. For instance, Denmark’s extensive use of co-generation plants allows households and industries to receive district heat.

How are energy services delivered in Denmark?

Some of the services are delivered through energy markets in Denmark (they are referenced in each of the subsections); certain are remu-nerated in other countries, e.g. in the US, or are not linked to any compensa-tion at all.

How does Denmark fund energy RD&I?

The EUDP is Denmark’s main energy funding programme. The DEA acts as secretariat. Overall, Innovation Fund Denmark and the Independent Research Fund Denmark have earmarked annually green funding envelopes. Private foundations, such as Novo Nordisk Fonden or Innovationsfonden (IFD), have become an important source of funding of energy RD&I.

How is Danish society engaged in the energy transition?

The Danish society is fully engaged in the energy transition through broad political agreements on energy and climate, which guide policy making and public-private partnerships.

How much gas is stored in Denmark in 2022?

In 2022, national storage capacity was expanded from around 9.2 TWh to 9.9 TWh, sufficient to cover over 30% of Denmark’s annual gas consumption, as well as neighbouring countries’ needs. The gas storage facilities are used to compensate for seasonal fluctuations in consumption and for commercial balancing purposes to reduce gas price differences.