Theme: Wind
Green Transition & Sustainability
Port of Grenaa wants to be involved when wind turbines are recycled
Grenaa and the Port of Grenaa can become one of several hotspots for reuse, recycling and upcycling of wind turbines when existing wind turbines are dismantled and removed from their original location. This is clear after the Port of Grenaa has been involved in four years of developing collaboration with other European knowledge-intensive partners, including several universities, all of whom see a future [...].
Green Transition & Sustainability
EU support for Danish port
Port of Odense the only port among Danish recipients of EU funding The Port of Odense will have half of its expenses of approx. DKK 30 million covered by EU funding for preparations such as deepening the shipping channel and reinforcing the quay facilities to make the port even better suited as a wind port. The funds come from the EU's Connecting Europe Facility infrastructure fund, and Denmark [...]
Green Transition & Sustainability
Danish Ports: Perfect ambitions for offshore wind, but stop the rule-riding
The industry organization Danish Ports is enthusiastic about the government's new plans to accelerate the construction of Danish offshore wind farms. But reminds that it requires a reorganization of timeframes and rules to succeed - a task force may be the solution "We are always excited about the government's high level of ambition when it comes to the green transition", says [...].
Green Transition & Sustainability
Danish Harbors: Plenty of room for sun and wind in our ports
Allow solar cells in harbor basins and the installation of more onshore wind turbines on harbor areas, and you'll just have to watch the pace, promises the industry organization. "Fortunately, there is plenty of space for onshore wind turbines in several Danish ports. There, the turbines usually generate no or very few citizens, and they can be erected at the speed that both the situation calls for and that [...].
Green Transition & Sustainability
Ports and offshore wind turbines are successful green partners
The Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm, inaugurated on Monday, September 6, is the latest symbol of the successful interconnection between Danish ports and the growing number of offshore wind turbines. "Kriegers Flak, with its 72 large offshore wind turbines, is the latest illustration of the natural connection that has long been and continues to grow between Danish ports [...].
Green Transition & Sustainability
Thorsminde Harbour and Thor Offshore Wind Farm have potential for NorSea
When Denmark's largest offshore wind farm Thor starts delivering green wind energy in 2024, NorSea will be in place as base operator for the project. This strengthens the Port of Thorsminde in its development towards an offshore service port. "With NorSea, we get a lot of competencies and new supply chains at the port of Thorsminde. It is a huge benefit that they cover so many [...].
Green Transition & Sustainability
The coast is ready for a new heliport in Thorsminde
Holstebro Municipality has worked intensively for a heliport in Thorsminde, which aims to become the service port for the future Thor Offshore Wind Farm. Now the green light has been given for the Thor heliport. Today, servicing of offshore wind turbines is done from both the water and from the air. A heliport, or landing pad for helicopters, is therefore a central function at the service port of the future. [...]