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TOURS NETWORK DENMARK Experience Danish green solutions – live In this paper, you will meet the ten partners behind Tours Network Denmark and find inspiration for site visits across energy efficiency, renewables, waste and resource management, clean air, water and climate adaptation. 2 TOURS NETWORK DENMARK Version 1.0 Printed in June, 2017 Front page photo Kollision ApS Editor in Chief State of Green Technical Editors Agro Business Park City of Aarhus Energisafari.dk Energy Academy on Samsø Energy City Frederikshavn House of Energy Nordisk Folkecenter One-Point Entry Sonderborg Bright Green Business Contributors to publication Agro Business Park Claus Mortensen, [email protected] City of Aarhus Thomas Mikkelsen, [email protected] Energisafari.dk Karl Egeriis Krogshede, [email protected] Energy Academy on Samsø Malene Lunden, [email protected] Energy City Frederikshavn Poul Rask Nielsen, [email protected] House of Energy Line Bay-Jensen, [email protected] Nordisk Folkecenter Jane Kruse, [email protected] One-Point Entry Jakob Norman–Hansen, [email protected] Sonderborg Bright Green Business Finn Märcher, [email protected] Download this publication Download this publication and other related publications at www.stateofgreen.com/publications For more information To order copies of this publication or receive information about other related publications, please contact State of Green at [email protected] Copyright State of Green 2017 3 INDEX Denmark – the State of Green ..............................................................................................4 Foreword ...............................................................................................................................5 Tours Network partners .......................................................................................................6 Logistics ................................................................................................................................8 How to develop a pioneer society ......................................................................................10 Identifying local resources for the sustainable transition beyond renewable energy Driving the green transformation of Aarhus ....................................................................12 New climate action plan as Aarhus moves towards CO2-neutrality by 2030 A showroom for future energy systems ...........................................................................14 Create your green transition through Danish know-how and show-how Energy City Frederikshavn 100% renewable ...................................................................16 From importing fossil energy to local green energy and job creation House of Energy – the North Denmark energy cluster .....................................................18 Creating innovative green energy solutions through collaboration Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy ...................................................................... 20 Working for a world running on 100% renewables since 1983 Greater Copenhagen: Spurring smart cities ......................................................................22 Walking the talk – urban sustainability and the smart city of tomorrow Energy efficiency and world-class production of renewable energy............................. 24 The Sonderborg area is a frontrunner on climate change and will be CO2 neutral by 2029 Danish agri-food and bioenergy solutions ....................................................................... 26 Learn from one of the most sustainable food and agricultural producers 4 DENMARK – THE STATE OF GREEN Since the 70s, Danish governments have Explore, learn and connect online integrated solutions and scenarios, as well had policies in place for the country’s State of Green gathers all the leading as an overview of the whole Danish story limited natural resources, concentrating on players within energy, climate, water and within energy, climate, water and resourc- using them wisely and pushing for energy environment in Denmark. Stateofgreen.com es. Danish representatives act as hosts that efficiency measures. As a nation, we are is the official platform for Denmark’s green both inspire and inform delegations before known for our ability to collaborate, and solutions and knowhow. The web portal is they move on to on-site visits. our expertise lies in helping customers and an online entry point for all relevant infor- stakeholders reach highly efficient and mation about Danish companies and institu- Take part in our network ‘smart’ solutions, while in turn developing tions and their expertise within Denmark’s Take advantage of lessons learned by their ability to profit from that knowledge. green strongholds. leading Danish companies and institutions We see great opportunities for mutual ben- to solve the challenges in your industry efits in the transfer of knowledge, spurring Come visit us in House of Green and society. Through an extensive network growth in both partners’ businesses – holis- House of Green is an interactive visitors’ of contacts, State of Green arrange busi- tically, with a healthy amount of respect for and exhibition centre located in the heart ness meetings and site visits suited to your different perspectives and agendas, as well of Copenhagen. House of Green uses a needs. Find inspiration for your tour, explore as for the environment. combination of guided storytelling and green solutions and connect with pro files self-exploration to showcase green Danish at: www.stateofgreen.com/tours STATE OF GREEN State of Green is a public-private partnership founded by the Danish Government, the Confederation of Danish Industry, the Danish Energy Association, the Danish Agriculture & Food Council and the Danish Wind Industry Association. H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark is patron of State of Green. As the official green brand for Denmark, State of Green gathers all leading players in the fields of energy, climate, water, and environment and fosters relations with international stakeholders interested in learning from the Danish experience. Connect through: www.stateofgreen.com 5 FOREWORD Danish companies and organisations are at the forefront of the green transition. A cornerstone of the Danish vision is to inspire others and demonstrate how the transition to a sustainable society is both possible and profitable – and we invite you to come and see for yourself by Brian Mikkelsen, Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Since 1980, the Danish economy has grown continents. By working together, we can by more than 70% while our energy con- secure green growth for all. sumption has remained the same. We wish to demonstrate that it is possible to combine That is why we are taking a new initiative economic growth with increased amounts of to develop an even stronger collaboration renewable energy and subsequently reduce between central Danish players working CO2 emissions and phase out fossil fuels. with the planning of professional tours to Denmark’s green landscapes. We call it Sustainable economic growth and security the Tours Network. The partners of the of energy and water supply are among the Tours Network are all experts within their greatest global challenges today. Denmark respective areas and have close ties with is determined to find solutions to meet local frontrunners across the green Danish these challenges and become a green and landscape. resource-efficient economy entirely inde- pendent of fossil fuels by 2050. This ambi- In this paper, you will meet the ten part- tious goal is set by the Danish Government ners behind the Tours Network and find and rests on a solid foundation. inspiration for site visits across energy ef- ficiency, renewables, waste and resource We are well on track towards a greener management, clean air, water and climate future, but the transition is global and there- adaptation. If you are interested in visiting Image credit: fore requires cross-border cooperation. That Denmark to explore these solutions and Helle Moos is why we collaborate with international learn more about the concrete technologies, peers across the green landscape; busi- as well as connect with Danish stakeholders We hope you will feel inspired and look nesses, knowledge institutions, investors, and share knowledge about green growth forward to welcoming you on a tour in politicians, cities and citizens. We wish to development, I encourage you to contact the Denmark. inspire, educate, test and develop new solu- Tours Network. tions and services, and we want to demon- strate how they work in local contexts across Image credit: State of Green TOURS NETWORK PARTNERS Energy Academy City of Aarhus Energisafari.dk Energy City Frederikshavn on Samsø (page 10) (page 12) (page 14) (page 16) Geographic area Bioenergy • • • Climate Adaptation • Energy Efficiency • • • • Environment & Resources • • Heating & Cooling • • • • Intelligent Energy • • Small Wind Energy Smart City • Showcasing - Sector Focus - Sector Showcasing Sustainable Transportation • • • Solar & Other Renewables • • • Water • Wave Energy Wind Energy • • • 3P-models • Education • • • Energy solutions for developing countries Financing • • • • Policy & Planning • • • Sustainable Business Hubs • • Sustainable Business Models • • • Sustainable Community • • • Showcasing - Sustainable Transition Models - Sustainable Transition Showcasing Sustainable R&D • • • Sustainable & Safe Food Production • Test & Demonstration • • • TOURS