The document summarizes Denmark's shift towards renewable energy sources like wind power for electricity production. It shows that from 1990 to 2011, electricity production from wind turbines and hydro power has increased dramatically, now accounting for over half of Denmark's electricity production. Correspondingly, household consumption of oil and coal has declined while renewable energy sources have increased. The document also analyzes electricity consumption patterns and costs for Danish households from multi-family homes versus single-family homes.

1. Short Overview of the Situation
in the Danish Energy Sector
Søren Dyck-Madsen
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2. A Shift in Production
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3. Household Consumption of Energy
PJ
250
200
150
100
50
0
1990
'95
Oil
Renewable energy
Gas works gas
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Natural gas
Electricity
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Coal and coke
District heating
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4. Electricity from Wind Power
MW
4500
30%
4000
25%
3500
3000
20%
2500
1
5%
2000
1
500
1
0%
1
000
5%
500
0
0%
1
990
'95
'00
'05
'1
1
Wind power of f shore capacit y, M W
Wind power onshore capacit y, M W
Wind power's share of domest ic elect ricit y supply, %
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5. Danish Production of Electricity
PJ
200
150
100
50
0
1990
'95
'00
'05
Wind turbines and hydro
Autoproducers
Small-scale CHP units
Large-scale CHP units
Large-scale units, power only
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6. Electricity Consumption per Home
Type
Number of homes
Average electricity
use per home
Multi Family Homes
1,001,125
2,443 kWh/year
One Family Homes
1,516,986
4,090 kWh/year
Sources:
Electricity Consumption from Energy Statistics 2010 – Danish EA
Data about Homes from Danish Statistics 2010
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7. Electricity Consumption per Person
Type
Persons per Home
Average electricity
use per Person
Multi Family Homes
1.68
1,450 kWh/year
One Family Homes
2.45
1,668 kWh/year
Sources:
Electricity Consumption from Energy Statistics 2010 – Danish EA
Data about Homes from Danish Statistics 2010
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8. Electricity Prices for Households
250
200
150
100
50
0
1997 '98
'99
'00
'01
'02
'03
Subscription
Electricity tax
Electricity save contribution
SO2 tax
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'05
'06
'07
'08
'09
'10
'11
Energy
Electricity distribution tax
CO2 tax
Total VAT
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9. Electricity Costs
Source: The Danish Energy Regulatory Authority: Electricity Prices Statistics 4.
Quarter 2012. (Average prices and tariffs)
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10. Information about Electricity Prices
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11. Information about Electricity Prices
•
The Official webpage ”The Electricity Price Information Site” shows the costs for
Electricity products, and gives some possibilities to compare
•
It is far too easy to get on top of the price list with offers
•
The Site does not give proper information about the electricity products that do
have a large or small effect for climate and more renewables
•
The DEC did set up a Information site to rank these products
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12. Information about Climate Effects
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13. Søren Dyck-Madsen
The Danish Ecological Council
soeren@ecocouncil.dk
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