Denmark reaches milestone

A new wind turbine test centre at Lindø and three other Green Labs dedicated to developing new energy technologies will strengthen Denmark’s international reputation as a green technology laboratory.

The board for Green Labs' Danish programmes has granted DKK 129 million to the four centres, where companies can test and demonstrate new climate and energy solutions that present global market potential. 

The greatest financial allocation of DKK 87 million has been given to Lindoe Nacelle Testing, which is a test centre for large nacelles (wind turbine houses) on Lindø. The centre is intended to test the functionality and endurance of offshore wind turbines. A number of world-leading Danish wind turbine producers, investors and universities are responsible for establishing the centre. 

The three other centres are Powerlab, which deals with Smart Grid technologies in Bornholm; GLEEB, that assembles energy-efficient components for construction in Taastrup; and the Green Gas Test Centre in Hørsholm, which manages VE gases.

The Minister for Climate, Lykke Friis, said - We need projects that will act as beacons for the Danish technology industry. This is where Green Labs' Danish programmes play a significant part in developing advanced test facilities. With a strong field of applicants in key Danish stronghold positions, I can conclude that  the test has been passed, and that the Danish energy cluster is fulfilling the government's ambition of being a part of the international elite. It bodes well for Denmark's green future.

All funding is given on terms which must be negotiated with the recipients. It is vital that the total funding of the centre is in place, including potential funds from other sources, and in the case of Lindø, EU approval of the exact amount is required as well.

The new Green Labs will sustain and develop high levels of competencies in Denmark by providing Danish and foreign companies with new test facilities. This will speed up the pace of development and contribute to maintaining the production of knowledge-intensive energy technologies in Denmark.