Wind energy

• • 40% of Denmark's electricity in 2017, plans to increase to 50% by 2020 and 80% by 2035
  • Reduces dependencies on Fossil fuels.
  • Recorded decrease in greenhouse gas emissions
  • This is sustainable.
• • Modern wind turbines are extremely advanced. They have a lifespan of around 20 years - more sustainable
  • Also more efficient, there are 20% fewer turbines but energy had more than doubled
• • Wind cannot be relied on as a constant form of energy (wind speed can drop)
  • Denmark has 19 oil fields in the North sea, and produced 13 million cubic metres of oil, which was mostly exported.
• • Horns Rev cost £250 million to build and only produces 2% of Denmark's energy.
  • Expensive to run and maintain