Succesful innovation

The project has shown that airborne delivery of spare parts to offshore wind turbines is technically feasible and operationally promising, especially for ad hoc maintenance tasks.

New common guideline is a big step forward for the offshore wind industry, where a common standard now makes it possible for OEMs, shipping companies and developers to reuse seafastening across projects.

In a major breakthrough for the circular wind industry, the DecomBlades innovation project has proven that glass fiber from end-of-life wind turbine blades can be processed and melted into fibers that can be used in new wind turbine blades. In a major breakthrough for the circular wind industry, the DecomBlades innovation project has proven that glass fiber from end-of-life wind turbine blades can be processed and melted into fibers that can be used in new wind turbine blades.

How do we solve some of the energy sector's most complex challenges – and bring concrete solutions into play? Three projects under the Digital Energy Hub show the way. With industry collaboration, digital technologies and innovative power we can ensure better utilization of the electricity grid, secure sharing of energy data and better balancing in the electricity system.

Project Greensand has completed the first storage of CO2 in Denmark's underground, paving the way for fulfilling the storage potential in the Danish part of the North Sea.

The project has developed a guideline for how to establish a PtX facility in Denmark in a safer and faster way.

The COLLATE project aimed to develop a test facility for corrosion testing of well materials, metals, and cement under expected subsurface conditions at future CO₂ storage sites. In collaboration between GEUS, DTU, and IKM OT, the project optimized material selection for CO₂ storage sites, improving the quantity and configuration of corrosion tests to enable informed decision-making.

An improved hydrogen sensor boosts safety in Power-to-X processes. Developed through an innovation project, the sensor has the potential to monitor hydrogen levels globally.

The Quali-Drone project worked on an automated drone inspection of surface damage on turbine foundations via artificial intelligence and digital twins. The partners of the Quali-Drone project developed an autonomous drone inspection solution that can be used to photograph, scan, and analyze the condition of the wind turbine foundation from production to shipment and arrival at the offshore wind farm where the foundation is to be installed.

The innovation project Common Equipment Towers addressed this challenge by designing and testing a shared transport and storage solution for offshore wind turbine towers. The final equipment is flexible, can be mounted on different truck brands, and is available through a rental system. This new solution reduces transportation costs for the wind industry by enabling the supply chain to use the same equipment for transporting tower sections from different suppliers, similar to how standard containers or the Euro pallet are used in other industries.

This project has contributed to 10-15% time savings and increased efficiency for the wind industry's logistics partners

An innovation project opened up the offshore industry as a new market for the wastewater specialists at SulfiLogger. Four years later, revenue has increased eightfold and the marketplace is global.

In Denmark, research and development in 3D printing for the wind industry has primarily focused on producing large components, such as those for blade manufacturers. The 3D Printed Fixtures innovation project has shifted this focus by helping participating SMEs establish a foothold in the commercial use of 3D printing.

The innovation project "Concrete for Wave Energy" has investigated the possibilities of using concrete and developed a new guide that can be used in the construction of future wave power plants. The guide is based on analyses of two specific wave power plants with different production designs, both of which use steel. The project outlines the possibilities for developing wave power technology to compete with other renewable energy forms, including the use of reinforced concrete instead of steel structures.

In the innovation project ISR, several partners collaborated to develop and test a new prototype for a rescue ladder capable of operating effectively under lower light conditions. The project also enhanced the ladder by integrating a system for monitoring its status and adding a wireless communication module for long-range monitoring and interaction. Additionally, the project developed an installation guide as a mobile app. This app ensures the proper installation of rescue ladders by simulating solar radiation at the desired location and, using knowledge of the ladder’s energy consumption, helps optimize its placement.

In the innovation project Energy Storage in Gravel and Steel, a new concept for energy storage was tested on a 1:10 mini-scale at DTU Risø. Specifically, the setup consisted of a pile of stones inside a steel cylinder, where surplus energy from wind turbines and solar installations was stored as heat. This heat could then be converted back into electricity when needed. The project also examined which of the two materials—gravel or steel—was better suited as a storage medium.

The FOSS project was launched to meet the need for the development and production of a floating transformer station that can be used in locations with deeper sea levels.

The project has resulted in an upgraded version of the Power Market Simulator (PMS)

The proposed solution aimed to overcome these challenges by leveraging industrial LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) databases and combining them with company-specific data to provide precise, tailored, and actionable insights. By applying advanced data analysis and modeling techniques, this solution would analyze the environmental impact of different decisions made (including energy efficiency) and quantify the resulting greenhouse gas emissions. This insight allowed companies to make informed decisions and understand the potential benefits of alternative choices aimed at emissions reduction.

By using Generative AI to analyze the available data, a chatbot will respond to how to optimize the energy labeling for a given building based on a comprehensive understanding of the entire dataset. This makes the process more efficient and the answers more qualified, as they are based on the information from the entire database, providing better conditions to predict the best path for improving a building's energy label.

The project partners have developed a new welding method that enables the repair of large cast iron components in wind turbines.

The innovation project eRadarSensor has both created growth in new markets for companies and reduced CO2 emissions for customers.

EuroGrids prognoser sikrer en effektiv integration af vedvarende energi, som potentielt kan give 2-300 millioner kr. i årlig besparelse.

The ACOMAR underwater robot will reduce the costs of marine clean-up by 30-40 percent. This makes the total price of green energy production significantly cheaper. The ACOMAR project has also created a research group that works exclusively with underwater robots, which is starting to make its mark internationally. In addition, the project won the Innovation Project of the Year award after a vote among all members of Energy Cluster Denmark.

Clearer signage in all weather conditions, lower energy consumption and longer durability – three concrete results of the innovation project eInfoSys, which has developed climate-friendly LED screens and given the company ViewNet a significant advantage and a head start over the rest of the market.

The ECO-RAN project has resulted in the development of an AI-based software solution that optimizes mobile network energy consumption by automatically adjusting tower signals and power based on demand.

The ACOMAR underwater robot will reduce marine cleaning costs by 30-40 percent, significantly lowering the overall price of green energy production.

The partners in the SCAVOP project have formulated new recommendations for the use of environmentally and cost-intensive chemicals, which make it possible to optimize the addition of H2S scavengers in oil and gas production, so that the consumption of environmentally and cost-intensive chemicals can be reduced. This saves both money and chemistry.

The main outcome of the project was the development and accreditation of the world’s first and only MBA program for the offshore wind sector.

The company Floating Power Plant grew in line with the increasing attention surrounding the project. When the collaboration with Energy Cluster Denmark began, the company consisted of a small handful of employees, but had since grown to 15 employees – and was looking for even more. The figures clearly showed that Floating Power Plant was not only growing, but also in full swing to realize its vision of a greener future.

The Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program for support for the innovation project hashtag#PowerClamp, which was to make monitoring of technical installations cheaper and better, so that the environment could be spared from unnecessary waste. The idea received support, the project was facilitated by Energy Cluster Denmark – and eight years later, the company ReMoni in Skanderborg has developed a market-leading product; employed 43 employees and received millions in capital injection from investors.

In the OiW project, an innovative technology was developed to measure oil-in-water (both droplets and dissolved) using advanced 3D fluorescence spectroscopy (a method that uses light to capture data), combined with advanced data processing. The measurement technology was then integrated into a control solution for use in a hydrocyclone-based process to extract excess oil from the produced water.

Savings on the bottom line and new heights of innovative thinking. One of Europe's largest iron foundries achieved a much greater impact than expected by engaging in an innovation project on data-driven energy improvement.