Share of renewable energy in final energy consumption

The share of renewable energy in Denmark has been steadily increasing since 2005, and it more than doubled between 2005 and 2020 due to continuous investments in wind power and bioenergy. However, large statistical transfers in 2020 and 2021 to Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands temporarily reduced the renewable energy share within Denmark. In 2023, the largest growth in renewables was observed in the power sector, driven by significant investments in wind and solar power. As such, the 50% renewable share in 2023 surpassed the EU target of 45%.

The 2025 Danish climate inventory and projection indicates that Denmark will achieve a 62% overall renewable energy share by 2030, although 85% of biogas production is not included, as there is assumed exports of certificates. Overall development suggests more rapid growth compared with the period since 2005.

The main contributors to this change are:

• the transformation of the power sector to produce more renewable electricity for national consumption;
• the production of biogas supplied to the gas grid, which is expected to exceed national gas demand in 2032;
• the electrification of road-based transport and heating, which reduces fossil fuel oil and gas use and improves energy efficiency.

Furthermore, electricity production is estimated to be predominantly renewable by 2030, with the closure of coal power plants and high levels of biogas in the national gas grid.