1, Denmark is short of natural resources. Except for oil and natural gas, there are few other mineral deposits, and all the required minerals such as coal and iron are imported. Denmark's oil reserves on the continental shelf of the North Sea are estimated to be 290 million tons, and its natural gas reserves are about 200 billion cubic meters. Therefore, Denmark uses oil and natural gas to generate electricity, which has high cost and insufficient power.
2. Denmark is surrounded by the sea on three sides, with low terrain and an average elevation of about 30 meters. Often influenced by the southwest wind from the Atlantic Ocean, the vast hills almost run through the entire peninsula, and the eastern coast is cut by bays and valleys. The eastern coast has not been directly impacted by strong winds and waves, which provides a natural foundation for wind power generation.
3. Danish wind power generation has a long history and mature technology. The total installed capacity of Danish wind power has always been in the forefront of the world. According to the data released by Danish Wind Power Association on October 25th, 20 10/KLOC-0, wind power is generated. In 2009, Siemens Wind Power Company and Danish Westas Wind Power System Company supplied 90% of the installed capacity of the dominant electric field in the European Sea, and the per capita wind energy capacity ranked first in the world.
4. Wind power generation has many advantages: low cost and good environmental benefits; Wind power is renewable and will never be exhausted; Short capital construction period; Flexible installed capacity.
Extended data
Denmark is one of the first countries to start wind power generation. Due to the shortage of natural electricity in Denmark, wind power research was started as early as 189 1.
During World War I, the lack of oil comforted the development of wind power in Denmark. By 19 18, 25% of rural power stations used wind power, and the power of wind turbines at that time was mostly 20-35 kilowatts.
During World War II, oil was once again in crisis, and wind power was prosperous again. Two wind power companies in Denmark, Lykkegtheirrd and Smidth, were once famous.
After World War II, European countries began to consult on the future oil supply in Europe, prompting Denmark to further demand how to develop wind power generation.
The oil embargo of 1973 and 1979, the power crisis and the enhancement of environmental awareness have promoted the development of wind power industry; In addition, Denmark is one of the countries with the highest per capita carbon dioxide emissions in the world, and the Danish government attaches great importance to environmental protection. In recent years, the emergence of greenhouse effect and the improvement of environment have made Denmark see the important role of wind energy in completing sustainable development.
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