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Biomass in the Danish Energy Sector

“In Denmark, biomass currently accounts for approximately 70% of renewable-energy consumption, mostly in the form of straw, wood and renewable wastes, Nyhavn was built by King Christian V in the 1670s, and is thus the oldest part of Copenhagen harbor. It once had a bad reputation on account of the concentration of sailors living in the neighborhood.

Nyhavn was built by King Christian V in the 1670s, and is thus the oldest part of Copenhagen harbor. It once had a bad reputation on account of the concentration of sailors living in the neighborhood.

while biogas accounts for less. Consumption of biomass for energy production in Denmark more than quadrupled between 1980 and 2005.

A further increase is expected from 103 PJ in 2006. This expectation is primarily due to the policy agreement (the Biomass Agreement) from 1993 and the policy agreement from February 2008 on the increased use of straw and chips at the large co-generation plants. At the same time, the consumption of biomass continues to rise as a source of energy for the supply of heat in district-heating plants and in smaller installations for households, enterprises and institutions.”