We’re seeing an increasing demand for solar energy, particularly within the European region which is estimated to see a 10% year-on-year growth until 2029. Worldwide, the growth of solar energy has also been impressive in recent years. In 2021 to 2022, alone there was a global increase in solar energy capacity by a whopping 26%.
Denmark’s mix of renewable energy sources
Denmark has a long-established history of using renewable energy sources to power the country’s energy needs, utilising a mix of wind, solar and biomass sources. To date, favourable conditions have meant a strong use of wind energy in Denmark which has, in turn, also made it a leading innovator in renewable energy development. The last decade saw Denmark establish itself as one of the world’s leading wind energy innovators, accounting for more than a quarter of the global wind turbine market.
With this impressive track record, Denmark is further expanding its developments in solar energy with new solar parks. Between 2020 to 2023, the country expanded its solar PV capacity from 1.1 GW to 3.5 GW, and by 2030, this is expected to hit 13 GW – no small figure.
K2 Management supported as Owner’s Engineers
K2 Management has recently assisted with the development of one of Denmark’s notable solar energy installations, acting as Owner’s Engineer and providing technical support, project management, and procurement support. What makes this solar project so innovative is our client’s ambition to combine its power generation with a range of other existing energy technologies across their site and wider organisation.
This new project consists of a solar PV park and a substation including grid connection to a local 60kV DSO substation. As project managers, K2 Management oversaw works across multiple phases of development including the feasibility and concept design phase and the procurement phase, plus acting as the main point of contact for the client.
As a small, agile consultancy, K2 Management was able to successfully complete the design phase of the project within two months over the winter period. When constructed, the project will have an install capacity of 45 MW spanning 50+ hectares, making it a large contributor towards Denmark’s existing 2030 renewable energy goal.
We are proud to have supported this exceptional project and are looking forward to exploring further solar developments in Denmark. Want to learn more about our other work in the country? Visit our blog that discusses our involvement in developing community-owned solar parks.
Insights from Søren Neckelmann, Chief Consultant, Solar PV & Hybrid BESS, Project Development. Click here for more information on our services:
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