Mission
Sustainable energy
Mission
Sustainable energy
We cannot wait any longer. We have a shared responsibility to create a citizen-inclusive, resilient and sustainable energy system
There are plenty of challenges
For example, how do we increase the number of solar cells and wind turbines without harming nature or reducing the quality of life in local communities?
What incentives are needed for citizens to shift parts of their energy consumption out of peak periods?
How do we secure supply lines against physical sabotage or offshore wind farms and other infrastructure against cyberattacks?
These and a wide range of other problem statements associated with a sustainable energy system must be addressed – and solved – if we are to achieve the Climate Act's goal of a climate-neutral Denmark by 2045
Many disciplines must come into play
There is a need for knowledge that can be used to create sustainable energy. And we need to combine a variety of disciplinary expertise to create solutions that can be translated into action and change
This requires collaboration across many disciplines and research areas
That is why we are on an energy mission.
A citizen-involving, resilient and sustainable energy system in Denmark by 2045
Together with a number of collaborating partners from organisations, businesses and public institutions, we will through a number of mission projects ensure an energy system that is:
✔ A citizen-involved energy system
Citizen involvement is an important element for achieving success in the transformation of Denmark's energy system. Therefore, we must ensure an energy system implemented with respect for all citizens.
I believe involvement is absolutely crucial. It does not help much in a democracy if you do not have the ability to communicate with the citizens and to the citizens, but also from the citizens. It could well be that the citizens have some valuable input to offer
✔ A resilient energy system
The country's various sources of supply are crucial for the function of society today. These installations are therefore particularly vulnerable and must be able to be protected against physical sabotage and cyberattacks.
To be able to combine university knowledge with business' ability to translate knowledge. Then we will be able to provide some security of supply to the state and to the population. Co-thinking is the important element here
✔ A sustainable energy system
Denmark must be independent of coal, oil and gas in 2050. This means that we must be able to produce enough renewable energy to cover the total Danish energy consumption. That is why the energy supply must be converted so that we replace coal, oil and gas with more renewable energy.
There is a need for knowledge that can be used to create sustainable energy. And we need to bring together expertise from multiple disciplines to create solutions that can be translated into action and change.