The Danish Climate Act (Klimaloven) Denmark has committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030, and to become carbon neutral by 2050.
For each gigawatt of wind power we construct in Denmark, we avoid carbon emissions of around 1.9 million tonnes per year (IEA factor for 2019). The energy island in the North Sea will contribute significantly to meeting this target.
Read about Ørsted's extensive experience building offshore wind in the North Sea