1. DENMARK: A EUROPEANSMART GRID HUB Asset mapping of smart gridcompetencies in Denmark

2. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster 2Table of content Foreword 3 Introduction 4 Smart Grid in Denmark5 Denmark has a unique concentration of smart grid assets 10 Smart grid commercial landscape of Denmark12 Future smart grid challenges in Denmark 14 Conclusion18 References Appendices - company matrix 20 Introduction to company matrix21 Technology company matrix 24 Consultancy company matrix28 Company contact list Appendices - cases30 Vikingegaarden: Creating intelligent charging 34 Inopower: Integration of large scale Wind Power into Smart Grid systems 36 QEES: Taps into large market potential38 Spirae: from USA to Denmark 39 Appendices - projects EcoGrid EU testing the intelligent power system 40 EDISON: Utilizing Danish Expertise to Create Sustainable Solutions41 Electricity Demand as a Frequency-Controlled Reserve (DFR)42 PowerLabDK: a world-class research platform 43 3. ForewordThis report is an extensive mapping of the Danish smart grid mann PhD, Associate Professor, Copenhagensector. The purpose of the report is to: Business School, for methodological advice. We are also very grateful for the valuable 1. Provide an overview and general outlinecomments and extensive advice from Vibekeof the competencies in the Danish smartThyge Frandsen, Ea Energy Analyses; Jacobgrid industrystergaard, Professor and Head of the Centre 2. Display Danish competencies within for Electric Technology at the DTU Depart-smart grid research, development, test ment of Electrical Engineering; Gran Wilke,and demonstrationconsultant at Exergi; Birger Hauge, Founder 3. Describe the possible future develop-and CEO of VillaWatt; Brian Vad Mathiesen, As-ments within the smart grid industry insociate Professor, Aalborg University, MichaelDenmarkNymann Folmer, Consultant, The Danish IT In- dustry Association; Morten Baadsgaard Trolle, Through this study, Copenhagen CleantechChief Consultant, Danish Energy Association. Cluster and Copenhagen Capacity aim to strengthen Danish smart grid stakeholders Copenhagen Capacity would also like to thank and Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster by provid- all the companies that are listed in the com- ing a unique overview of over 60 smart grid pany matrix for their participation. companies. The report also seeks to visualize the array of smart grid business opportuni- ties in Denmark, and will serve as a tool for Editor: international stakeholders (e.g. companies, Cecilie Hestbk public authorities or research units) that wish to approach the Danish smart grid sector as,Contact: for example, possible partners, customers orCopenhagen Capacity, suppliers.tel: +45 33 22 02 22 www.copcap.com The report has been prepared by Copenha- gen Capacity with extensive assistance from Copenhagen Capacity Mikael Togeby, partner at Ea Energy Analyses. A part of Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster Acknowledgements A number of dedicated professionals from industry, academia and various organizations have kindly assisted in the production of the report. Copenhagen Capacity would like to thank Marcy Lowe, Senior Research Analyst, Duke University; Silvia Pagani, Managing Direc- tor, Euroimpresa; and Christian Erik Kamp- 4. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster 4IntroductionDenmark has developed unique experience over severaland environmental impact while maximizingdecades with the integration of renewables into the power system reliability, resilience and stability.1supply, and has a very flexible electricity market as a result.Globally, there is a pressing need to acceler-Thus, the country has already got a head start in the devel-ate the development of carbon free energyopment of a new intelligent power grid that is planned totechnologies in order to address the globalallow the integration of 100% renewable energy. challenges of energy security, climate changeand economic growth. To enable this tech- As Denmark already manages the integra-nological development and implementation, tion of more wind power into the grid thansmart grids are essential. Moreover, they will any other country in the world and has a wideturn out to be a more cost-effective solution array of smart grid assets within test andin most cases than merely expanding capacity demonstration and over 60 smart grid firms,in the existing grid. it has the potential to be a world leader in the smart grid industry in the coming years.Our findingsThe present study has been conducted to Smart grid is a necessary and cost-effec-provide an overview of the smart grid sector tive solutionin Denmark from a business perspective. The A smart grid is an electricity network thataim of the report was to identify and show- uses digital and other advanced technolo-case the strengths of the Danish smart grid gies to monitor and manage the transport ofsector as well as to highlight opportunities for electricity from all generation sources to meetinternational smart grid actors. The results the varying electricity demands of end users.give a clear picture of a Danish smart grid sec- Smart grids co-ordinate the needs and capa-tor with strong assets, continuous innovation bilities of generation assets, grid operators,and increasing growth: over 60 companies end users and electricity market stakeholderswork in the smart grid industry and together to operate all parts of the system as effi-they cover all of the eight smart grid technol- ciently as possible, thereby minimizing costsogy categories defined by the IEA. Moreover,Denmark is recognized as a unique locationfor test and demonstration, as is reflectedin the large number of R&D and demonstra-tion projects: 22% of all projects concerningintelligent power grids in the EU take place inDenmark. 2In addition to the overview of Denmarksstrengths within the smart grid industry, thereport has identified some possible futuretrends within the smart grid market. Due toa number of factors, experts suggest thatDenmark will experience rising demand withincertain smart grid business areas, includingelectrical vehicles and charging infrastructure;metering infrastructure; transmission en-hancement; and integrated, flexible demandresponse solutions.1 OECD/IEA: Technology Roadmap smart grids, 20112 EU JRC report, 2011 5. Smart Grid in DenmarkThe power supply sector will have to undergo significant on whether the existing, traditional grid isinfrastructural changes in the coming decades. An increas- expanded or if a smart grid solution is imple-ing part of electricity production will come from renewablemented.energy, especially wind. Smart grid refers to the transformation of the electric power system into an energy inter-By 2020, renewable energy will amount to net, allowing utilities and customers to share30% of total energy consumption in Denmark information in real time, often automatically,and wind power is expected to supply 50% of so that both sides can manage electricity useDanish electricity consumption. Furthermore, more effectively.2a significant change in consumption patternswill occur due to the wider use of Electrical New power system, new technologiesVehicles (EVs) and heat pumps, for example. Future energy systems will be radically differ-These challenges will require not only exten- ent from what we know today. Danish energysive changes in the energy system structure, production in the system will continue to bebut also the development of intelligence divided into power and heating, but to achievewithin the system. 1 These fundamental a system which is as flexible as possible, itchanges in the sector are going to result in a will be essential that these two sectors aresituation where the production as well as the not mutually dependent on each other. Theconsumption of electricity will fluctuate to a key factor in the energy system will be that itgreater degree in the future. consists of decentralized and distributed pro- duction based on a broad array of technolo-Figure 1. Smart grid projects in EUgies that are integrated on a power grid and aSource: EU JRC report, 2011number of heating grids. With a large number of plants on the grid, it is essential that these are monitored and constantly regulated, and%25 that a power and heating storage capac- ity for use in times of surplus production is established. The systems created must be as20 intelligent as possible and made flexible and robust enough to cope with fluctuations in consumption as well as production over hours,15 days and weeks.3 Estimated investment needs10 The specific investment needs with regard to smart grid expansion are: system software for controlling the grid; monitoring of the distribu-5 tion grid; intelligent systems for the end user and the upgrading of metering infrastructure.0Denmark Germany The NetherlandsDuring the period up to 2025, investments totaling at least Euro 1,32 billion will be necessary in Denmark alone if the grid is to be expanded intelligently.A smarter way to enhance the gridThe changes in the nature of power supplyand demand will necessitate investmentin the enhancement of the power grid, but2 CGGC, Duke University, 2011 3 Fonnesbech et al, 2009the costs will vary significantly depending1 Confederation of Danish Industry, 2010. 6. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster6The smart grid will give rise to a number of so-20,7%.5 This is a notably high proportion incioeconomic benefits, such as lower electric- fact Denmark has the largest proportion ofity costs as the flexibility of electric vehicles such electricity production in Europe.6 Figureand heating pumps allows part of electricity2 illustrates Denmarks transition from centralconsumption to be moved to time slots where to decentral energy system.the electricity is cheaper, and a decrease inthe cost of power generation regulation. TheHowever, the potential is much greater:value of these benefits is estimated to beMikael Togeby, Partner in Ea Energy Analysesabout Euro 1,1 billion. Traditional expansion estimates that in the longer term, with anof the grid would require investments of Euro intelligent power grid, up to 75% of energy1,03 billion but would not result in similarsupplied by wind is realistic.socioeconomic gains.1 Furthermore, theexpansion of the Danish smart grid is roughly Flexible and coordinated power marketestimated by 2025 to have led to the creation The circumstances outlined above haveof 10,000 new jobs.2caused Denmark to be involved in the devel-opment of one of the worlds most flexibleIn the EU, the estimated investement needselectricity markets, and thus the country isare Euro 500 billion by 2030 if transmissionalready one step ahead when it comes toand distribution investments are included.3 a flexible demand response power system.Brian Vad Mathiesen, who is Associate Profes-Ambitious political aimssor at Aalborg University as well as the mainThe long-term vision for the Danish energyauthor of and scientist behind the renewablesystem is independence from fossil fuels, energy system in IDAs7 Climate Plan 2050,and there is the political ambition to achieveexplains that Denmark has the worlds mostthat goal no later than 2050. A long-term well developed market for handling wind andDanish energy system based on indigenousthe resulting fluctuations in its production.energy resources can be obtained most cost- Large and small electricity producers alreadyeffectively via a combination of initiativesregulate their production, e.g. using thermalleading up to 2050: the massive development storage. In fact, this means that there isof wind power; substitution of fossil fuels withalready a close interaction between consump-biomass, biogas and waste; implementing the tion and production in Denmark.smart grid; energy exchange with neighboringcountries; and a considerable level of energy Nord Pool Spotsaving and improvements in overall energy This market interaction is possible due toefficiency.4Nord Pool Spot. In 1991, Norway was one ofthe first countries in the world to deregulateLong experience with wind energyits power market, and was shortly followedDenmark has four decades of experienceby the other Nordic countries, who combinedin the implementation of wind energy, and their individual markets into a common Nordichas therefore been the first country to meetmarket. This was done in order to optimizeand address the challenges posed by the social welfare and increase the security ofintegration of a large degree of wind energy in supply. Available power capacity can be usedthe power system. Today, Denmark produces more efficiently over a large region comparedmore than 33% of its electricity from renew-to a small one, and integrated markets en-able energy sources wind, biomass, solarhance productivity and improve efficiency.and geothermal. Wind alone accounts for5 Danish Energy Agency, 20106 Confederation of Danish Industry, 20101 Energinet.dk, 20117 IDA is the Danish Association of Engineers2 Deloitte, 2011 (own translation and currencyexchange)3 EU JRC report, 20114 Confederation of Danish Industry et al, 2010 7. Figure 2. Illustration of Denmarks journey from centralised to distributed energy systemSource: Danish Energy Agency, ens.dk, 100% accurate maps available 1985 2009Centralised combined heat and power plantCentralised combined heat and power plantDecentralised combined heat and power plantDecentralised combined heat and power plantWind turbinesWind turbines 8. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster8The power price is determined by the balancewhether these units use electricity or gas forbetween supply and demand, taking intoheating, the district heating system is one ofaccount transmission capacity. Today, there isthe elements that will contribute to stabilizinggeneral consent among politicians and other the power grid when production and con-stakeholders in the Danish market that this sumption experience greater fluctuations.model serves society well.Heat pumpsNord Pool Spot was established as a company The extension of heat pumps into areasin 2002 as the worlds first market for trading where district heating is not available is rapidlypower. Today, it is also the worlds largestincreasing in Denmark: Energinet.dk estimatesmarket of its kind, and constitutes the leading that around 500,000 Danish homes will havemarketplace for buying and selling power in heat pumps by 2030. This is an essentialthe Nordic region, as well as Estonia, Germanycomponent for the implementation of theand Great Britain. Nord Pool Spot runs thesmart grid, as the intelligent remote controlleading power market in Europe and offers of electricity-driven heat pumps can pave theboth day-ahead and intraday markets to itsway for more wind power in the energy sys-customers. 350 companies from 18 countriestem by helping to create balance in an energytrade on the market. 1system based on fluctuating energy produc-tion from renewable sources. The remoteThe worlds most developed district heat- control of heat pumps allows the coordina-ing systemtion of electricity price, weather forecast andThe Danish energy system is one of theknowledge of the specific houses that needworlds most energy efficient systems. This isto be heated, which will then make it primar-to a high degree to an extensive expansion of ily possible to have the pumps running whendistrict heating that utilizes renewable energy power production is high and the price ofand heat from combined heat and power electricity low.(CHP) units. District heating today comprisesabout 60% of the heating market, and over Electric vehicles95% of the heating is produced with renewa- EVs are another technology that will con-ble energy or CHP.2 In an energy system using tribute significantly to stabilizing a future100% renewable energy, an intelligent power smart grid with power from 100% renewablegrid with flexible consumption should be com- sources. With flexible control systems, carsbined with an expansion of district heating, as can charge when electricity production is high,existing district heating systems in large cities and thus serve as storage capacity. Hence,can be converted cost-effectively from coal although EVs can end up being a heavy drainto biomass and new plants can be designed on the grid at times, they are, with the rightfor using biomass, e.g. straw or wood pellets.intelligent solutions, also a part of the smartinfrastructure that will keep the grid stabi-From a smart grid perspective, this exten-lized.sive system can be used to store heat fromelectricity production by installing heatingelements (e.g. electric kettles). Due to the dis-trict heating system, the heating boilers canbe placed in a large number of places in thesystem. As there is already a regulating mar-ket in which the price of electricity determines1 www.nordpoolspot.com2 Fonnesbech et al, 2009 9. The extension of the worlds largestpower trading market, Nord PoolSpot. Source: www.nordpoolspot.comThe Nordic market: Day-ahead and intradayThe UK market N2EX: Day-ahead and intraday 10. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster10Denmark has a unique concentration of smart grid assetsDenmark is a world-leader in the smart grid industry. ThisYet another example is the worlds largest testis the conclusion of several experts working in the field. Aproject on the intelligent remote control ofvariety of factors contribute to Denmark being seen as an heat pumps, which is taking place in Denmarkover the next few years, and has over 300international hot spot for smart grid technology.families participating. Furthermore, severalresearch platforms offer facilities for theseLeading test and demonstration facilitiesactivities, one of them being Powerlab (seeDenmark has a vision of becoming the worldspage 43).green test lab and is already well on the wayto achieving this due to framework conditionsEU spearhead in R&D and T&Dand business-oriented research.Over the last few years, public funding for re-search in Denmark has increased, and in 2011,Denmark is European leader in the develop-approx. 135 million EUR was allocated forment of smart grids as 22% of all demonstra-research. In addition to this, European fundingtion and development projects relating tofrom Frame Program 7 is contributing furtherintelligent power grids in the EU take place into the development of smart grid technologyDenmark, with Germany in second place within Denmark. Jacob stergaard, Professor and11% of the projects.1Head of the Centre for Electric Technology atthe DTU Department of Electrical Engineering,Examples of exceptional projectsconfirms the image of Denmark as a greenOne of Europes most ambitious smart gridtest hub: The EU considers Denmark to beprojects is currently taking place on thea lighthouse; a spearhead in research, test,island of Bornholm in Denmark. The full-scaledevelopment and demonstration, and theseEcoGrid project (see page 40) is aimingare also the areas we need to keep prioritizingto lead the way in establishing the energyand strengthening if we want to maintain oursystem of the future. Over the next few years,position as leading in the world in smart gridthe largest intelligent power supply systemtechnology. I believe it is absolutely achievablein the world will be set up on Bornholm, andfor us to become the European centre forthe project will test and demonstrate how asmart grid technology if we keep focusing onregion can become fully self-sufficient withand prioritizing our efforts in the area.renewable energy.2Mikael Togeby, a partner at Ea Energy Analy-Also taking place on Bornholm, the EDISONses, agrees that the test and developmentproject (see page 41) is utilizing Danishprojects are fundamental for Denmarksand international competencies to developstrong position within the smart grid industry:optimal system solutions for EV systemThe potential of smart grid is way larger thanintegration, while the DTU Centre for Elec-we can imagine. For example, a technologytric Technology and Ea Energy Analyses aresuch as energy storage in water tanks hastesting electricity as a frequency controlledenormous potential. If you are open to newreserve (see page 42).ideas, there are plenty of examples of whatcan be achieved.1 EU JRC report, 20112 Energinet.dk, 2011 11. Universities, specialized R&D centres and awith the business sector, the authoritieshighly skilled work forceand the research community, and theDenmark has a number of world class uni- laboratorys research is part of nationalversities and a highly educated work force. In and international networks. Ris DTUsDenmark, the production of scientific articles research could have a particular impacton climate technology per million inhabitantson energy supply and consumption. Theis 70. This is four times as many as in the US research laboratory has large test facili-and EU, where the production of scientific ties and interdisciplinary research envi-articles per million inhabitants is 16 and 17ronments that enable problem solvingrespectively.1 across traditional professional bounda- ries and competences, and training andBusiness oriented research education as well as innovative activitiesThe research being conducted into smart grid are naturally integrated into Ris DTUstechnology in Denmark is closely linked to research activities.2industry and public needs. Academics workingin the energy sciences have traditionally been2. Aalborg University: Aalborg Univer-in dialogue with industry and the authorities, sity conducts research into smart gridand this long experience of interdisciplinarytechnology in a number of ways, one ofcollaboration and projects is now part of what these being through the universitys Sus-makes Denmark a leader in the smart grid tainable Energy Planning Group, whichsector. A few outstanding research institu-works with an interdisciplinary approachtions in Denmark are:on sustainable energy planning and management. The research group is as-1. DTU: Technical University of Denmarksessing energy planning in general, with (DTU) is the countrys largest technicala focus on technical aspects such as en- university. It offers highly specializedergy system analysis and GIS3, as well as research within several core smart grid economic and institutional aspects such areas. One of the research centres is the as feasibility studies and public regula- Centre for Electric Technology, which tion seen in the light of technological is undertaking essential research intochange. Since the early 1970s, the group electric energy systems and electrichas taken a strong interest in the Danish components. Another is the Ris DTU energy planning process. At the national National Laboratory for Sustainable level, strategies for the development of Energy, which is one of Europes leadingenergy conservation, renewable energy research laboratories for sustainable sources and CHP have been put forward energy. Ris DTU achieves pioneeringfrom the very start. The researchers have research results and contributes actively regularly been involved in the design of to their implementation in close dialogue Danish energy policy and its implementa- with the wider society. Riss research istion at both local and national levels.4 the basis of customer-driven activities including advising the business com- munity, institutions and authorities. Ris 2 www.risoe.dtu.dk/en/ DTU takes initiatives and sets targets for 3 A Geographic Information System is a system de- research through continuous dialogue signed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage,and present all types of geographically referenced data4 www.en.aau.dk/1 Confederation of Danish Industry, 2010 12. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster 12Smart grid commercial landscape of DenmarkIn this study, Copenhagen Capacity has sought to list all the parallels the process in which electric powercompanies in Denmark that deliver the types of products oris delivered to the customer: first, electricity isservices which have been defined as smart grid and catego-generated, then it is stepped up by transform-ers to a high voltage so it can be transmit-rized in eight technology areas by the International Energyted over long distances, then it arrives at aAgency (IEA).substation where it is stepped back down to alower voltage safer for local distribution.2 The mapping (see Technology company matrix on page 24) shows that DenmarkAs can be seen in figure 3 and the technology has over 60 smart grid companies. Smart gridcompany matrix on page 25, the data from technology brings together a wide range ofour study reveal the following: players such as technology providers, power providers, investors, regulators, government-Denmarks over 60 smart grid companies agencies, research institutions and standard- span the entire value chain as defined by setting organizations. In this study, we have the IEA. focused on technology and consultancy companies, and narrowed it down to those-They are roughly estimated to have at who offer products that correspond to the least 15,500 employees. IEA smart grid technology areas. We have not included companies that produce renewable-Denmark has firms involved in all of the energy devices, such as solar cells and micro eight IEA technology categories. The wind turbines. Furthermore, we have excluded highest number of firms appears in infor- from the study storage technologies like, for mation and communications technology example, fuel cells and stationary batteries, integration despite knowing that these products might well be part of the solution in the intelligent-The large multinational firms such as power grid. In the matrix, however, there are ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Eltel a few examples of companies that produce Networks etc. stretch across most electrical devices which intelligently interact categories. with the power grid, e.g. EVs and pumps and we are well aware that the list is not exhaus--A large number of smaller and medium tive within this business area. sized companies are present in the Dan- ish smart grid commercial landscape. IEAs eight technology categories Most of these specialize within particular To identify the capabilities of Danish smart smart grid technology areas. grid companies, we did a firm-by-firm inven- tory (see Technology company matrix on-Danish companies are more involved in page 24) across the spectrum of IEAs tech- smart grid software and services than nology categories (see page 21), which was in hardware, with 61 in software and then confirmed by the companies listed.1 services and 40 in hardware. In the study, the value chain of smart grid technology has been simplified to a repre- sentation as seen in Figure 3. Smart Grid2 CGGC, Duke University, 2011 Technology areas on page 13 The left-to- right structure begins with power generation, moves through transmission and distribution, and ends with consumption. This roughly 1 No independent verification of the information reported by the companies has been performed. 13. Figure 3. Smart Grid Technology areasSource: Technology categories and descriptions are adapted from IEANote: Numbers in brackets relates to the number of companies working within (hardware & software). The number in the red box is the total. Eachcompanywork in several technology areas, thus the high number in total.Generation Transmission Distribution IndustrialService ResidentialInformation and communications technology (ICT) integration (29 & 49)78C&I and residential building energy (25 & 43)68Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) (19 & 33) 52Renewable and distributed generation integration (20 & 30) 50 Distribution grid39management (16 & 23)EV charging infrastructure (12 & 26) 38 Wide-area monitoring and control (14 & 18) 32 Transmission enhancement 32applications (9 & 19) 14. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster14Future smart grid challenges in DenmarkAs was concluded from the matrix, smart grid firms in Den- Transmission enhancementmark cover all eight of the IEA technology areas. There are, The conversion of the existing grid to smarthowever, strong clues as to where demand for solutions willgrid will take some innovation with regard to the distribution grid, as it will be necessary toincrease and thus where new actors would be able to enter secure an effective extension of the transmis-the market and contribute with valuable competencies at sion capacity in the distribution grid. The intro-premium demand.duction of electric and plug-in hybrid cars and extention of heat pumps will mean that the According to Jacob stergaard, professor and power grid will have to transmit more electric- head of center DTU, Denmark will not be able ity than it is currently designed for. Maintain- to deliver all the building blocks necessary ing a constant voltage in spite of fluctuating for smart grid merely from domestic produc- energy production from renewable sources tion. Denmark is thus dependent on attracting and a new consumption pattern is of crucial industry players of all sizes. As an example, importance, and currently the development of he mentions system solutions for the smart the smart grid is being held back by the lack control room of the future grid as just one of common standards. However, when these concrete business area in which Denmark is standards have been decided and implement- currently short of industrial products. Through ed, the demand for transmission enhance- extensive interviews with experts a number ment solutions is expected to increase. of other possible future market opportunities are estimated to be as follows: Metering infrastructure In the IDA Climate Plan 2050, it is made Integrated flexible solutions clear that a flexible market supporting the As Denmark is already now becoming one of development and expansion of the energy the first countries to implement smart grid supply with renewable energy will demand old solutions, the demand for intelligent, inte- metering infrastructure to be replaced by new grated and flexible solutions for controlling ones that will enable realtime monitoring and energy consumption will arise. The solutions remote reading. will need to provide better service and lower prices for the consumers. Mikael Togeby from Brian Vad Mathiesen from Aalborg University Ea Energy Analyses explains that the current explains that new meters are essential if local design of the electricity market suits the consumers are to be activated. Of course needs of the utilities very well, but it needs to being able to move demand will have some be adjusted to the new system with a large positive effect on the system, but a more number of electricity producers. He adds that important effect is energy conservation. One the politicians will have to remove the barriers way of reducing consumption is metering. It to flexible demand and response suitable for is simply common sense to enable people to the market if they are to achieve their own see the price of what they are buying, and it climate goals. To Mikael Togeby, the Danish will reduce peoples energy use. In Denmark, a objective of being fossil free by 2050 is a number of industry players are already work- challenge, but definitely a strength, too, as it ing on metering infrastructure, but as smart necessitates better regulation which will spur grid solutions win ground in both industry and the faster development of smart grid technol- private homes, and transmission infrastruc- ogy and help keep Denmark in its current ture is improved and expanded, metering solu- leading position with regards to smart grid. tions will be in high demand. For new firms on the Danish market that can offer experience and strong competencies in metering solu- tions, opportunities may arise. 15. Electric vehicles and chargingThe solutions required are sometimes referredThe commitment to supporting EVs in Den-to as a smart grid, however he emphasizesmark is not entirely about green transporta-that it is also about organizing the marketstion. They are also seen as a storage optionand the behaviour of consumer groups: Den-for all the wind energy produced. Therefore,mark is definitely the one country which isthe smart grid aspects of the EV infrastruc-furthest advanced with regard to a smart grid.ture are imperative for EVs to become a suc-The main reason is that we already know howcess in a Danish context. to handle the integration of a large amount ofwind energy which no one else does, saysRecently, a consortium of partners includ-Brian Vad Mathiesen and continues: Techni-ing DONG Energy, stkraft, IBM, Siemens,cally, it is possible to integrate a lot more windthe Danish Energy Authority and Eurisco has energy into the system, and as we, becausebeen working on developing a smart electrical of our ambitious political goals, will meetpower infrastructure for charging EVs in thethese challenges first, will have to developEDISON project (electric vehicles in a distrib- the solutions before anyone else. We alreadyuted and integrated market using sustainablehave parts of the solution: a flexible market,energy and open networks, see EDISON: Uti- a district heating system, massive amountslizing Danish Expertise to Create Sustainable of research into electric vehicles and heatSolutions on page 41). This infrastructure pumps, and a lot of activity within the smartmust enable electric vehicles to communicategrid sector. When we start integrating evenintelligently with the grid so that charging andmore wind power and developing a system fordis-charging happens in an intelligent way in controlling flexible electric vehicle chargingorder to reap the benefits of EVs without put-and energy consumption, the whole world willting a strain on the electrical grid or upsetting be watching to learn how we are managingEV owners. To spur the development of the and organizing it.EV market, the Danish Government has imple-mented a registration tax exemption on EVsuntil 2015 as part of a comprehensive plan topromote green growth in the Danish economy.In contrast, the typical car registration tax inDenmark is 180% of the dutiable price.A perfect place for EV testingBrian Vad Mathiesen from Aalborg Universityexpects flexible solutions for charging willbe available on a larger scale in 2-3 years,and that now it is all about getting the newcars out there on the roads for everyone tosee and try out. He believes that Denmark isthe perfect place for developing, testing anddemonstrating electric vehicle solutions asthese depend on a more intelligent energysystem. 16. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster 16Intelligent buildingsBenefits of being in the worlds leadingAlthough Denmark has a large number of green labcompanies working on smart grid software,When considering whether to enter the Dan-according to Gran Wilke, consultant at Exergi ish market to contribute specific smart gridand former director of the Danish Electricitycapabilities, companies should also take intoSaving Trust, even more compentecies are account the conditions into which they are lo-needed to develop the intelligent buildingscating their activities: Denmarks status as theof the future that will play an active role in green demonstratorium of the world makes itthe smart grid. We lack medium-sized play-a location which is both easy and beneficial toers that have a focus on consumer issues.enter for business purposes. One of the chal-The consumer does not feel that he has a lenges in the grid today is that the companiesproblem right now, so the smart solution has that deliver products and services for utilitiesto appeal to the consumer first and foremost.are often large international companies.So we are looking for companies with visionThese players have a natural platform fromand muscle that can combine energy, greenwhich to expand their portfolio to includeIT and consumer issues. Denmark would be smart grid products, but they do not alwaysthe starter market, where companies from have the full picture of the necessary solu-different countries can test and show theirtions in an electric power system with a veryproducts destined for a much larger market, high proportion of renewable energy and thisGran Wilke says.understanding is important for being able to develop good future products and solutions.Denmark is a good test marketFor that, research, development and testingGran Wilke agrees that our challenges are essential components, Jacob stergaardwill make us first movers, but also calls forfrom DTU explains.This is a key aspect in theimproved competencies within integratedDanish smart grid sector today and will be insolutions: We need to be better at building the future.flexible solutions into heat pumps, electricvehicles etc., so that power supply and heatpumps, for example, come in one pack-age, he says. Gran Wilke also believes thatDenmark is a fantastic test country fornew smart grid technology, as the Danes arecurious, want smart solutions and are open tonew technology the products, however, stillneed to be great and viable in market condi-tions. This means, he says, that Denmark isa natural environment for new products, andgood solutions will therefore be quickly takenup on the Danish market. 17. 22% OF ALL EU PROJECTS CONCERNING INTELLIGENTPOWER GRIDSTAKE PLACE IN DENMARK 18. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster 18ConclusionDenmark has over 60 smart grid companies which span thealso present, partnerships or supplier-cus-entire value chain. Furthermore, the country has decades oftomer relations throughout the value chainexperience with the integration of renewables and thus has are more easily achievable than in locations with only smaller players. Moreover, all typesa unique combination of smart grid assets including leading of industrial players in the smart grid sectortest and demonstration facilities. However, Denmark will not in Denmark can take advantage of the closebe able to deliver all the building blocks for the future smartconnections to the local surrounding marketsgrid 2.0 merely from domestic competencies.through e.g. Nord Pool Spot. Entering the Danish market thus gives a head start into op-A number of clues indicate where the demand erating in future energy markets and providesfor intelligent solutions will increase and thus a unique hub for Scandinavia and Northernwhere new actors would be able to enter the Europe.market and contribute valuable competenciesat premium demand, i.e. solutions that will We strongly believe that being part of devel-later on be in high demand in other countries oping solutions in the Danish smart grid sectorwhere large-scale integration of renewables will provide future access to a potential smartand smart grid development will be a future grid market in Europe estimated to be worthfocus for investment. Euro 500 billion until 2030, says Jakob Elmer, Business Development Manager at Copenha-Opportunities for both large and small gen Capacity.companiesFor large multinationals, therefore, testing,developing and launching new products inDenmark can give a unique insight into cur-rent and future demand for smart grids andthe possibilities for full-scale implementation,while for smaller companies the environmentin which they will be acting has a number ofpotential benefits. The Danish market is easyto enter, and as a variety of large players are 19. ENTERING THE DANISH MAR-KET GIVES AHEAD START INTO OPERAT-ING IN FUTUREENERGY MARKETS 20. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster20ReferencesSourcePublication/articleConfederation of Danish IndustryBright Green. 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Smarttor, we have listed them in a matrix containing information onGrid Technology areas on page 13. How-their size (number of employees) and their area of business ever, not all technology areas need to be in-stalled to increase the smartness of the grid.(technology areas). The listings only apply to the parts ofThe technology areas are defined as follows:each company that are based in Denmark (e.g. multinationalsare only listed under the products and services their DanishInformation and communications technol-branches offer.) The symbols in the matrix are as follows:ogy integrationMake it possible to integrate intelligencethroughout the entire power system, and to Type of product: achieve real-time, two-way communication in Hardware order to manage energy more effectively. Software and other servicesCommercial, Industrial or Residential Build-ing Energy Management. Number of employees: Building automation systems with more 1-10 integrated customer-side systems, us- 11-25ing networked sensors and monitors and 26-50incorporating data from individual systems51-100such as lighting and heating, ventilation and101-500 air conditioning (HVAC). New technologies> 500 include energy readers, smart appliances,and local energy storage. An important smart IEA technology areas grid application is Demand Response, which In the matrix, we have chosen to use the involves cutting demand through voluntary same eight main smart grid technology areasagreements with power customers. To create as defined by the International Energy a large pool of capacity to reduce peak power Agency 1 loads through demand response, utilities areturning to curtailment service providers. Each of the eight categories described in this section comprises a number of smart grid Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) technologies involving various configurationsThe foundation of the smart grids two-way of hardware, software, communications andflow of data, and the key to most smart grid services. The categories extend across one orinitiatives to date, is the underlying infrastruc- more stages of electric power delivery, from ture that combines smart meters, communi- generation through transmission and distribu-cations and data management. AMI involves a tion, to consumption.number of functions, including:- smart meters, the network infrastructure The many smart grid technology areas eachto transmit data from smart meters to consisting of sets of individual technologies the utility, and span the entire grid, from generation through- software to compile and manage the transmission and distribution to various types massive quantities of data produced. of electricity consumers. Some of the tech- nologies are actively being deployed and are Electric vehicle charging infrastructure. considered mature in both their developmentElectric vehicles rely on energy storage in the and application, while others require furtherform of advanced vehicle batteries. Connect- development and demonstration. ing electric vehicles to the grid for batteryrecharging requires infrastructure to handle A fully optimized electricity system will deploy billing, scheduling and other intelligent func-tions. If charging stations allow power to flowboth ways, electric vehicles can serve as a 1 OECD/IEA, 2011 22. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster22Appendicessource of distributed energy storagedis-standard technologies used to connectcharging electricity back to the grid during traditional sources such as coal andhours when the vehicle is parked and peaknuclear. Because solar panels producepower is needed. direct current (DC), they require inverters to convert DC to alternating current (AC).Transmission enhancement Accommodating small-scale, distrib-Enhancement applications involve a numberuted power sources such as rooftopof technologies that can make transmission solar requires different capabilities fromnetworks easier to control, maximize the grid-scale renewable sources such as atransfer of power, reduce transmission losses, concentrating solar array. Energy storageand decrease the risk of overloads. Trans- can play a key role in neutralizing theformers are devices that reduce the voltagevariable nature of renewables by supply-of electricity so it can be safely distributed toing energy at times when there is no sunconsumers. Advanced transformers reduceor wind.electricity losses compared to conventional -The storage device itself is required,ones. New transformer designs greatly re-along with converters (rectifier inverters),duce the waste of electricity during distribu- and traditional field equipment associ-tion.ated with conventional power.Distribution grid managementWide area monitoring and controlCombines sensor technologies and automa-Helps system operators monitor, controltion to continuously: and optimize the power system over large-maintain voltage levelsgeographic areas, avoiding blackouts and-locate faultsfacilitating the use of renewables. Advanced-reconfigure feederssystem analytics generate data used to-control distributed generation so that inform decisions and make systems more equipment performs optimally and out-reliable. ages are minimized.Source: OECD/IEA, 2011 and CGGC, DukeRenewable and distributed generationUniversity, 2011integration require-Connecting solar arrays, wind farms and other sources to power grids. This involves new products in addition to 23. Examples of products Technology category Examples of hardwareExamples of software or systems IT & communications technology integrationCommunication equipment (Power line carrier,Enterprise resource planning software (ERP), WIMAX, RF mesh network, cellular), routers, Customer information systems (CIS) relays, switches, gateway, computers (servers) C/I building or home energy managementBuilding automation systems, smart appliances,Energy readers, energy management systems, routers, in-home displays, demand-responseenergy applications for smartphones and tab- enabling deviceslets, demand-response curtailment services Advanced metering infrastructureSmart meters, in-home displays, servers, relays Meter data management system (MDMS) Electric vehicle charging infrastructureCharging infrastructure, batteries, inverters Energy billing, smart grid-to-vehicle charging (G2V) and discharging vehicle-to-grid (V2G) methodologies Transmission enhancementSuperconductors, FACTS, High-voltage direct Network stability analysis, automatic recovery current (HVDC). Advanced transformers: High-systems. Advanced transformer asset manage- efficiency amorphous transformers, solid statement systems transformers (under development) Distribution grid managementAutomated re-closers, switches and capacitors,Geographic information system (GIS), distribution remote-controlled distributed generation andmanagement system (DMS), outage manage- storage, transformer sensors, wire and cable sen- ment system (OMS), workforce management sors, distribution management systems system (WMS) Renewable & distributed generationPower conditioning equipment for bulk power Energy management system (EMS), distribution integration and grid support, communication and control management system (DMS), SCADA, geographic hardware for generation and enabling storageinformation system (GIS), battery management technology; energy storage: advanced batteries, systems capacitors, fuel cells, compressed air, pumped storage Wide area monitoring & controlPhasor measurement units (PMU) and other sen- Supervisory control and data acquisition sor equipment (SCADA), wide-area monitoring systems (WAMS), wide-area adaptive protection, control and automation Sources: OECD/IEA, 2011 and CGGC, Duke University, 2011 24. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster 24 AppendicesTechnology company matrixRenewable and distributed genera-C&I and residential building energy Advanced metering infrastructure Wide-area monitoring and controlInformation and communications Distribution grid managementTransmission enhancement EV charging infrastructure technology integrationtion integrationmanagementTechnology companiesProducts and ServicesABB Energy storage, power products,power systems, discrete automa-tion and motion, low-voltageproducts, process automation,servicesActua Software for control of Smart GridAlcatel-LucentCommunication networks, e2esystems integration, consultancyservices.Alexandra Instituttet Research based and user driven ITand process developmentAlstom Grid High-voltage products, circuitbreakers, power electronics, au-tomation solutions, control roominformation technology, networkconsultancy, SCADA systems,power transformers.AmplexLow-voltage network monitor-ing, metering systems, energymanagement systemsBetter PlaceEVs and EV infrastructureChoosEV EV operator, infrastructure, charg-ing stations, EV projects, commu-nications technology, etc.Cisco System networks, IT security etc. -developing standardsCleanCharge Smart grid EV infrastructureContech Automatic Automation solutions, SCADAsystems, power control, electricityinstallation, services and main-tenanceCoromatic IT-operational dependabilityDanfoss Inverters for photovoltaic instal-lations, heatpumps, refrigerationand air-conditioningHardwareSoftware & other services 25. Renewable and distributed genera-C&I and residential building energy Advanced metering infrastructureWide-area monitoring and controlInformation and communicationsDistribution grid management Transmission enhancementEV charging infrastructure technology integration tion integrationmanagementTechnology companiesProducts and ServicesDevelco Products A/SEnergy management, buildingautomation, load control, smartmetering, grid balancing andenergy awarenessEglu A/SEnergy consumption control in hi-tech commercial greenhousesElectrocomEnergy Registration and SmartMeteringEltel NetworksFull-service supplier within meter-ing, smart grid, power supply etc.EnergyWiseHeat pumps, solar heat pumpsEnterprise Green It / Energy monitoring/data collec-EGIT - JouleX tion, energy scenario simulations,energy policy registration andmanagement within distributednetwork, DataCenters and facil-lities.Frichs A/SEngines and power heatingsystems, biogas sublimation,specialized engines, gas turbines,emergency power stations, main-tenance and servicesFuturecom BusinessIT systemsSolutions A/SGreenwave Reality Energy control in buildingsGridmanager Energy efficiency and man-agement, automatic demandresponse, load shifting and gridbalancingGrundfosHeat pumps for residential build-ings, control and monitoringHoneyWell Automation and control solutionsIBM Software for EV infrastructureHardwareSoftware & other services 26. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster 26 AppendicesRenewable and distributed genera-C&I and residential building energy Advanced metering infrastructure Wide-area monitoring and controlInformation and communications Distribution grid managementTransmission enhancement EV charging infrastructure technology integrationtion integrationmanagementTechnology companiesProducts and ServicesIEN Consultants Intelligent buildings, measurementanalysis and control for buildingsInoPowerControl systems for large scalerenewable energy integration intopower gridsJuniper NetworksSystem networks, IT security etc.KamstrupAdvanced metering solutions,smart meters for smart grids, resi-dential meters & industrial metersKemp & LauritzenElectricity installation, services,power enterprises, engineering,total service, high voltage andsupply, transmissionKK electronic A/S Control systemsLandis & GyrMeters for grid, residential andindustry buildingsLogicaFull service ranging from consul-tancy to full business processoutsourcing within smart gridservices and solutions. Solutionsinclude smart metering, real-timeenterprise asset managementand running central markets.Implementer of major third partysolutions, including SAP.Microsoft Development CenterIT systemsCopenhagenNeogrid Technologies ApSSolutions for remote controlof consumption, aggregation+ activation of flexible powerconsumption with special focuson controlling heat pumps, gridbalancing and energy efficiencyand managementNorth Q Realtime metering solutions, en-ergy saving solutions, readers forvisualizing power, gas and waterconsumption etc. Hardware Software & other services 27. Renewable and distributed genera-C&I and residential building energy Advanced metering infrastructureWide-area monitoring and controlInformation and communicationsDistribution grid management Transmission enhancementEV charging infrastructure technology integration tion integrationmanagementTechnology companies Products and ServicesPowerSense Supervision and control systemsQees QEES is a global supplier of intel- ligent solutions or smart home solutions for homes, offices, hotels, schools, etc.Schneider Electric Energy management, software, industrial automation, electrical distribution, installation systems etc.Seluxit ApSIntelligent buildings, Smart Grids and Meters, Control ElectronicsSemco Maritime A/S IT systemsSiemens Energy Energy production, transmission and distribution, e-mobility and infrastructureSolarcap A/S Intelligent buildingsSpirae Active Distribution Management System, smart grid modeling and simulation, cell controllers and smart grid consultancyTopsil Semiconductor Materials semiconductors and components for grid, wind turbinesVikingegaarden A/S Intelligent charging system for vehicles, public charges, parking place solution, domestic chargesVmware Virtualization and cloudWexeElectronic hardware HardwareSoftware & other services 28. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster 28AppendicesConsultancy company matrix Renewable and distributed genera- C&I and residential building energyAdvanced metering infrastructureWide-area monitoring and control Information and communicationsDistribution grid management Transmission enhancementEV charging infrastructuretechnology integration tion integration managementTechnology companies Products and ServicesAccentureConsultancy, technology and outsourcing of smart grid services and software solutions. Accenture has experts on smart grid strategy, business cases, data management and system integration.CapgeminiIT and management consultancy services: Smart Energy Services, e.g. energy efficiency, smart metering, transformation of utility companies, grid monitoring etc.CiberConsultancy and systemsCowi ConsultancyDevoteam consultingConsultancy and systemsEA Energianalyse Energy consultancy and researchEKJConsulting engineersEnervision A/S Consultancy, energy controlExergi ConsultancyGrontmij ConsultancyNirasConsultancyRambllConsultancyTeknologisk Institut Develops, utilizes and communi- cates research and technology- based knowledge of smart grid.VillaWattTest facilities for energy-saving buildings 29. BE PART OFOUR NEXT AS-SET MAPPINGBY CONTACT- ING US NOW! 30. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster30AppendicesCompany contact listCompany WebsiteAddressContactABB A/S www.abb.dk Meterbuen 33 Per Rmer Kofod 2740 Skovlunde T: +45 21 40 27 33 T: +45 44 50 44 50 E: per.r.kofod@dk.abb.comAccenture www.accenture.comArne Jacobsens All 15 Trygve Skjtskift 2300 Kbenhavn S T: +45 25 28 80 48 T: +45 72 28 80 00 E: trygve.skjotskift@accenture.comActua ApS www.actua.dk bogade 15 Niels Kolds 8200 Aarhus NT: +45 60 35 50 50 T: +45 70 27 72 72 E: nko@actua.dkAlcatel-Lucentwww.alcatel-lucent.com Islands Brygge 43Per Dyrhof 2300 Kbenhavn S E: per.dyrhof@alcatel-lucent.com T: +45 44 80 75 00Alexandra Instituttet A/S www.alexandra.dk bogade 34 Jan Horsager 8200 Aarhus NT: +45 20 16 66 15 T: +45 70 27 70 12 E: Jan.horsager@alexandra.dkAlstom Grid www.alstom.com Strevelinsvej 8Ole Kaarup Nielsen 7000 FredericiaT: +45 76 20 11 80 T: +45 76 24 53 30 E: ole.nielsen@alstom.comAmplex A/Swww.amplex.dkSilkeborgvej 2 Nnne Holm Carlsen 8000 Aarhus CE: nhc@amplex.dk T: +45 87 30 45 00Better Placewww.betterplace.comLygten 39Mikkel Westenholz 2400 Kbenhavn NVE: mikkel.westenholz@betterplace.com T: +45 70 27 02 47Capgemini www.capgemini.comDelta Park 40Michael Holm 2665 Vallensbk Strand E: michael.holm@capgemini.com T: +45 70 11 22 00ChoosEV A/S www.choosev.comVester Farimagsgade 17, 1. sal Lars Bording 1606 Kbenhavn V T: +45 82 30 30 30CIBER A/S www.ciber.dk Ringager 4CLars Damgaard 2605 Brndby T: +45 24 82 27 76 T: +45 44 66 24 66 E: lars.damgaard@ciber.comCisco www.cisco.comAutomatikvej 1, stuenMichael Nielsen 2860 SborgE: micniels@cisco.com T: +45 39 58 50 00CleanCharge Solutions ApS www.cleancharge.dk Nytorv 17, baghusetNils Dullum 1450 Kbenhavn K T: +45 22 95 34 42Contech Automatic ApS www.contech-automatic.dk Aarhusvej 38 Henrik Lundahl 4800 Nykbing FT: +45 54 88 44 50 T: +45 54 88 44 40 E: hel@contech-automatic.dkCoromatic A/S www.coromatic.dk Agerhatten 5 Mia Brith Fisker Jrgensen 5220 Odense S T: +45 63 17 02 17 T: +45 66 17 62 60COWI A/Swww.cowi.dkParallelvej 2Stig Christensen 2800 Kgs. Lyngby T: +45 20 29 51 11 T: +45 45 97 22 11 E: spc@cowi.dk 31. CompanyWebsiteAddressContactDanfoss A/Swww.danfoss.dk Nordborgvej 81 Sren Bkhj Kjr6430 NordborgT: +45 74 88 13 59T: +45 74 88 85 00 E: sbk@danfoss.comDevelco Products A/S www.develcoproducts.comOlof Palmes All 40Dorte Grdbo Pedersen8200 Aarhus NT: +45 25 38 54 34T: +45 87 40 03 70 E: dgp@develco.dkDONG Energywww.dongenergy.dkKraftvrksvej 53 Peder Dybdal Cajar7000 FredericiaT: +45 99 55 49 61T: +45 99 55 11 11 E: pedca@dongenergy.dkEA Energianalyse A/S www.ea-energianalyse.dkFrederiksholms Kanal 4, 3.th Mikael Togeby1220 Kbenhavn K T: +45 60 39 17 07T: +45 88 70 70 83 E: mt@eaea.dkEGIT - Enterprise Green IT www.egit.dk Lars Carl Holten T: +45 40 35 35 25 E: lch@egit.dkeglu A/S www.eglu.net Petersborgvej 40 Charlotte S. Ladefoged8570 TrustrupT: +45 29 72 46 36 E: charlotte@eglu.netEKJwww.ekj.dk Blegdamsvej 58 Evy Beck Andersen2100 Kbenhavn T: +45 33 95 72 11T: +45 33 11 14 14 E: eba@ekj.dkElectrocom www.electrocom.dkRdeledsvej 95 Kim Brun5700 Svendborg T: +45 31 11 12 05T: +45 88 80 75 80 E: kmr@electrocom.dkEltel Networks www.eltelnetworks.comStationsparken 25Carlo Lazar2600 GlostrupE: carlo.lazar@eltelnetworks.dkT: +45 88 13 50 00Enervision A/S www.enervision.dkPrstegrdsvej 9 Ole Dam6534 AgerskovE: od@enervision.dkT: +45 73 90 32 00EnergyWise ApS www.energywise.dkMetalvej 7A, st. Gran Wilke4000 RoskildeT: +45 21 50 55 58T: +45 20 21 00 99 E: gw@exergi.dkExergi www.exergi.dkStrandgade 94, 1. th Berg Brix1401 Kbenhavn K T: +45 61 22 74 03 E: bbr@frichs.comFrichs A/S www.frichs.dkSverigesvej 168700 HorsensT: +45 75 64 72 44GreenWave Reality ApSwww.greenwavereality.com Dr. Neergaards Vej 3 Bo Lustrup2970 HrsholmT: +45 22 60 03 80T: +45 69 13 23 33 E: bo@greenwavereality.comGridManager A/Swww.gridmanager.dk Livvej 21 Mogens Birkelund8800 ViborgT: +45 50 77 01 71T: +45 50 77 01 70 E: mb@gridmanager.dkGrontmij A/S www.grontmij.dkGranskoven 8 Hans-Martin Friis Mller2600 GlostrupT: +45 27 23 60 90T: +45 43 48 60 60 E: hans-martinfriis.moller@grontmij.dk 32. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster32 AppendicesCompanyWebsite AddressContactGrundfos A/S www.grundfos.dk Poul Due Jensens Vej 7 Hakon Brsting 8850 Bjerringbro E: hboersting@grundfos.com T: +45 87 50 14 00HoneyWellwww.honeywell.com Strandvejen 70 2900 Hellerup T: +45 39 55 55 55IBM ApSwww.ibm.dkNymllevej 91Kim Oestrup 2800 Kgs. Lyngby T: +45 28 80 37 98 T: +45 45 23 30 00 E: qstrup@dk.ibm.comInoPower www.inopower.dk Stigborgvej 36, st.Troels Davidsen 9400 Nr. SundbyT: +45 96 32 38 20 T: +45 98 16 45 66 E: td@inopower.dkJuniper Networks www.jnpr.dkKamstrup A/S www.kamstrup.dk Industrivej 28 Lis Musmand 8660 Skanderborg T: +45 89 93 10 09 T: +45 89 93 10 00 E: lm@kamstrup.dkKemp & Lauritzen A/S www.kemp-lauritzen.dk Roskildevej 12 Christian Beiter 2620 Albertslund T: +45 43 66 88 88KK-Electronic A/Swww.kk-electronic.dkBgildvej 3Erik Gammelgaard 7430 Ikast T: +45 97 22 10 33Landis+Gyr A/S www.landisgyr.com Dalbergstrget 5, 1.salJohn Hammeken 2630 TaastrupE: john.hammeken@landisgyr.com T: +45 70 21 25 30Logica www.logica.dk Lautrupvang 10 Christina Jrgensen 2750 Ballerup T: +45 44 78 40 00Microsoft Development Center www.microsoft.com/da-dk Tuborg Boulevard 12Copenhagen 2900 Hellerup T: +45 44 89 01 00Neogrid Technologies ApS www.neogrid.dkNiels Jernes Vej 10Henrik Lund Strmose 9220 Aalborg T: +45 30 65 46 61E: hls@neogrid.dkNIRASwww.niras.dkSortemosevej 2 Lars Boye Mortensen 3450 Allerd T: +45 96 30 64 50 T: +45 48 10 42 00 E: lbm@niras.dkNorthQ ApS www.northq.comStrandvejen 157, 1.tvChristian von Scholten 2900 HellerupT: +45 22 40 80 23 T: +45 70 27 18 18 E: cvs@northq.comPowerSense A/S www.powersense.dk Skovlytoften 33Martin Speiemann 2840 Holte T: +45 76 10 00 17 T: +45 76 10 00 17 E: sales@powersense.dkQEES A/S www.qees.eu Naverland 31, 2. tvMorten Bremild 2600 GlostrupE: mbr@qees.eu T: +45 70 23 02 39 33. CompanyWebsiteAddress ContactRambll A/Swww.ramboll.dk Hannemanns All 53Thomas Rand2300 Kbenhavn ST: +45 51 61 86 10T: +45 51 61 10 00E: tr@ramboll.comSchneider Electric A/S www.schneider-electric.com Industriparken 32 Joe Andersen2750 Ballerup T: +45 40 70 33 30T: +45 44 20 70 00E: joe.andersen@schneider-electric.comSE Sydenergi www.se.dkRavnevej 12 Palle Larsen6705 Esbjerg T: +45 75 18 86 10T: +45 70 11 50 00SEAS-NVE www.seas-nve.dkHovedgaden 36 Kristina Flche Juelsgaard4520 SvinningeT: +45 70 29 25 74T: +45 70 29 29 29E: kfj@seas-nve.dkSeluxit ApSwww.seluxit.dk Hjulmagervej 32BDaniel Lux9000 AalborgE: daniel@seluxit.comT: +45 46 92 27 22Semco Maritime A/S www.semcomaritime.comStenhuggervej 12-146710 Esbjerg VT: +45 79 16 66 66Siemens Energy www.siemens.dk Borupvang 3 Per Roos2750 Ballerup T: +45 44 77 44 54T: +45 44 77 44 54E: per.roos@siemens.comSolarcap A/S www.solarcap.dkBreeltevej 182970 HrsholmT: +45 39 57 04 00Spirae www.spirae.com Julie Zinn PattiT: +1 970 449-8528E: jzinnpatti@spirae.comTeknologisk Institut www.teknologisk.dk Gregersensvej 3 Frank Elefsen2630 Taastrup T: +45 72 20 12 50T: +45 72 20 20 00E: fre@teknologisk.dkTopsil Semiconductor Materials www.topsil.com Linderupvej 4A/S 3600 FrederikssundT: +45 47 36 56 00Vikingegaarden A/S www.vikingegaarden.com Tinetvej 70 Jan Agnoletti Pedersen7173 VongeT: +45 27 60 02 02T: +45 75 80 39 60E: jap@vikingegaarden.comVillaWattwww.villawatt.dk Hrsktten 5Birger Hauge2630 Taastrup T: +45 21 42 05 00T: +45 77 30 31 51E: birger.hauge@globalconnect.dkWexe A/Swww.wexoe.dk Lejrvej 31Tom Jappe3500 VrlseT: +45 45 46 59 39T: +45 45 46 58 00E: tja@wexoe.dk 34. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster 34 AppendicesCOMPANY CASESVikingegaarden: Creating intelligent chargingVikingegaarden is a market leader in concepts for web-based gramme, Vikingegaarden A/S has launchedGPS systems, the process industry, automation and total a two-year development programme whichsolutions. Vikingegaarden is well known and has an excellentwill result in an intelligent charging station forElectric Vehicles (EVs) being ready for produc-reputation for highly innovative and user-friendly solutionstion in 2012.that can be used anywhere in the world, such as the EV-charger, EVergreen charging.EVergreen intelligent chargingVikingegaarden has developed the EVergreen Company missioncharging post that allows the EV owner to Right from the very beginning, the focus ofchoose electricity when it is either cheapest the Danish Vikingegaarden company has been or most CO2 friendly. EVergreen is spearhead- on the user-friendliness of the advanced solu- ing efforts to find a solution to the practicali- tions which have been developed as part of ties involved in using electric vehicles. Until the web-based CMS system, Vikingegaarden now, the challenge has been to find a simple Management System (VMS). The aim has and economical method of recharging electric been to create products which are intuitivevehicles, to reduce the barriers facing the and easy to use. wider distribution of electric vehicles and toensure optimum utilization of the fluctuat- Company Background ing electricity supply from wind turbines in The company was established in 1996, and particular. the development of VMS began in 1999. As the VMS proved itself to the customers, it be- Charging the car when it is windy came the main focus of the company. BesidesEVergreen will make it possible to increase the VMS, the companys core comprises Citect proportion of wind power and other sustain- SCADA solutions. able energy sources used to power electricvehicles as the system will be able to differen- Products tiate charging. For example, it will be possible Vikingegaarden products have been a greatto program the system to charge the most success and since the companys clientelewhen the supply of wind energy is greatest. is growing geographically as well as busi- The idea is popular, and Vikingegaarden has nesswise, Vikingegaarden has a desire to already received its first orders from the Moto strengthen the companys already profes- Mundo company and Thisted Municipality. sional network which handles sales to the end users. The goal is to create a system thatwww.vikingegaarden.com makes it easy to charge the batteries of elec- tric cars while using carbon-neutral energy, such as from wind turbines. This will be a big step forward towards a practical solution to the use of electric vehicles. Innovative projects Backed by a budget framework of almost DKK 20 million, of which DKK 11.6 million has come in funding from the so-called EUDP Pro- 35. EVERGREEN ISSPEARHEAD-ING EFFORTS TO FIND A SO-LUTION TO THE PRACTICALI-TIES INVOLVEDIN USING ELEC-TRIC VEHICLES 36. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster 36 AppendicesCOMPANY CASESInopower: Integration of large scale Wind Power into Smart Grid systemsDanish company Inopower has developed a smart grid controlKeeping a balance on the gridsystem that solves specific Danish challenges and has the Furthermore, the system is connected to thepotential to assist in the management of smart grids all over wind power plants themselves, enabling thewind turbines to respond to situations wherethe world. The system links large wind power infeeds with thedirect load control of the wind power produc-Danish district heating system via a centralized database andtion of the turbines is necessary to be ablethe remote control of production/consumption assets.to keep a balance on the grid. By using theInopower control system, the power system Since 2006, the Danish-based technologybenefits in terms of being able to utilize its company Inopower has been operating aexisting capacity for grid balancing, and the smart grid control system for the integrationowners of the assets are able to use their as- of large infeeds of wind power in produc-sets to participate in balancing the power grid tion. The fact that the wind power infeed is a and thereby achieve a higher profit on their driving factor behind the power price makes ainvestments. flexible remote-controlled smart grid system like the Inopower system valuable, as it ena-Intelligent response of assets on power bles existing assets to be made available to grids with large wind power infeed the power system and gives the owner accessThe Inopower system links assets to the pow- to new sources of potential income.er market in a way that enables the assets torespond to the actual operation status on the The Danish wind challengepower grid, as they are traded everyday on Inopower started developing the controlthe Nord Pool power market. In this way, the system in response to a specific problem: Thepower grid can use a mixture of assets with integration of large amounts of wind energydifferent capabilities in the most beneficial into the Danish power grid necessitated away from both a technical and financial point new design of the electricity market so as toof view. Fast-reacting frequency reserves enable all decentralized combined heatingare available in the Inopower system, where and power plants to respond to the amountthe assets are online controlled according to of wind-generated electricity on the grid. The deviations in the grid frequency down to mil- production of energy by wind turbines in Den-lisecond deviations. Slow-reacting assets are mark fluctuates from approx. 100% of the activated in response to inaccuracies in wind countrys electricity consumption on somepower forecasts, big power cuts or failures on days to them being completely shut downthe grid. The assets switch between operat- on others. Troels Davidsen, CEO of Inopower, ing modes throughout the day, and the power explains: We wanted to create a solutiongrid can utilize capacity in the most profitable that could be controlled on grids with large way. amounts of wind energy or highly decentral- ized energy production, as this calls for high Operation of assets through the Inopower flexibility and the ability to integrate into dif- system ferent markets. The assets in the Inopower system are re-sponsive to the power price, and during times Storage potentialof high wind power infeed and low power At present the Inopower control system isprices, the large power consumers can benefit handling 250 MW major consumers and 750if they can make capacity for ancillary ser- MW production units on a daily basis, and thevices available for the power grid. During low remote-controlled units in the system are CHPwind power infeed resulting in higher power plants with controllable production/consump- prices, the production units are more competi- tion and thermal storage capability. But the tive in making capacity available for ancillary system will also be able to handle power stor- services. This functionality is provided by the age units like batteries once battery technol- Inopower system. ogy achieves commercialization. 37. WE WANTED TO International prospects According to Troels Davidsen, there is a specific reason why Inopower is Danish-based:CREATE A SO- We see Denmark as an obvious country to implement the solutions, as we have lots ofLUTION THAT wind energy here as well as large numbers of decentralized power units that we can control remotely and integrate into differ- COULD BE CON- ent markets. However, Troels Davidsen also sees opportunities to implement Inopower solutions in other countries facing the sameTROLLED ON challenges Denmark has experienced: All decentralized production or wind power will GRIDS WITH demand remote control and systems that enable smaller consumption or production units to act in response to the power grid andLARGE AMOUNTS support it when necessary. And as we have a lot of experience of operating these solutions at full scale, we see our solutions as possiblyOF WINDrelevant in a lot of other countries.ENERGY www.inopower.dk Source: Troels Davidsen , Inopower A/S 38. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster 38AppendicesCOMPANY CASESQEES: Taps into large market potentialQEES is a global supplier of intelligent or smart home solu- nologies in the early 1990s, and the industry istions that uses Danish assets as a platform to reach interna-therefore relatively mature compared to othertional markets with large potential. countries. Add to this the strong design and innovation culture in Denmark and you have a sound environment for developing energyThe Danish company QEES was establishedmanagement and smart home business.in 2008 as the successor to Innovus, whichdates back to 2005. QEES provides a strong,Smart homes have market potentialopen and broad infrastructure of energyAccording to Morten Bremild, the Danish mar-management/smart home products for its ket has enormous potential for smart homes,strategic partners, such as energy utilities,which QEES aims to tap into, offering solu-telcos and broadband providers. It enables tions suitable for the specific Danish electricalinnovative strategic partners to bundle very standard and small wall and pattress boxes.affordable and attractive value propositions Furthermore, QEES believes that being basedfor their customers based on the QEES Greenin Denmark gives the company advantagesLiving SolutionTM. On this platform for col- in terms of product development: Denmarklaboration in the industry, QEES is pursuing a is a relatively mature environment for energystrategy to trigger the smart home mass mar- management/smart home solutions, and inket so that everyone can enjoy the benefitsthis way it constitutes an attractive test envi-of a 21st century electrical installation andronment or greenhouse for the features andadopt a green lifestyle at QEES called Green functionality of tomorrow, Morten BremildLivingTM.says, before adding: however, it is important to note that we think and act globally, asPartnership building essential the energy management and smart homeMorten Bremild, Sales and Marketing Direc- demands we meet and the technologies wetor at QEES, explains that the companys key apply know no bounds.competencies revolve around innovation andthe ability to develop business and strategic ww.qees.eupartnerships. Obviously, we base that onstrong software and hardware design capabili-ties, which is the reason why we can offer themarket the most comprehensive and leading-edge product range to date.Denmark: the cradle for smart home in-novationTo Morten Bremild, there is a natural reasonwhy QEES is Danish: Denmark was one of thefirst countries to develop smart home tech- 39. Spirae: from USA to DenmarkSpirae, Inc., based in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, developsdistributed control systems for the large scale integration ofSpirae in Denmarkrenewables and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) withinSpirae has been working in Denmark forapproximately five years on contract withelectric power systems. Spiraes BlueFin platform wasEnerginet.dk. As the lead contractor for thedeveloped and refined through strategic project activities inCell Controller project, Spirae has been spear-the US and Europe over the past eight years five of which heading a research project that supportsSpirae has worked in Denmark. Denmarks goal to become a carbon neutralcountry. The network management technolo-Spiraes field-tested multi-layer technologygies that have been developed enable Distrib-enables network operators to seamlessly uted Energy Resources (DER) to be leveragedincorporate large amounts of DER such asfor multiple applications such as end-usegeneration, load management and stor- energy optimization, distribution networkage. The resulting Smart Grid can leveragemanagement, wholesale market participation,embedded DER for optimizing distribution net- and transmission support services.work operations, intermittency managementand firming for renewables, higher networkSpirae enjoys the Danish innovation-friendlycapacity utilization, voltage regulation, peakbusiness environmentload reduction, smart charging and vehicle-to-With the continuing adoption of favorablegrid operations, DER aggregation and market national energy policies in Denmark and theparticipation, and various location-based larger Nordic region, there is a rapid expan-ancillary services. sion of opportunities for Spirae. Spirae seesDenmark as a central hub of the regionsClosely linked to university research activity with an innovation-friendly businessSpirae co-owns and operates the InteGrid Test environment making it an excellent choice forand Development Laboratory at the Engines our European operations. With the openingand Energy Conversion Laboratory at Coloradoof Spirae.dk, we look forward to collaboratingState University. The InteGrid Lab is a mega- with utilities and cities in the region to helpwatt scale distributed generation and distribu- them meet their energy and climate goals,tion network test facility where Spiraes solu- CEO of Spirae, Sunil Cherian states.tions and third party solutions are installedand tested for performance validation.For more information, please contact:Broad range of projects Julie Zinn Patti, Chief Operating OfficerNotable Spirae projects include the Celljzinnpatti@spirae.dk.comController project for Energinet.dk, the Danish +1 970 449-8528Transmission System Operator; renewable anddistributed system integration project (RDSI) www.spirae.comfor Fort Collins Utilities for peak load reduction; www.integridlab.commultiple US North West Utility demonstrationprojects for novel market integration; cybersecurity, remote system management, andmicrogrid operations for a multinational SmartGrid integration company; and simulationstudies for North American Utility for large-scale wind integration, dynamic topologymanagement, and self-healing capabilities. 40. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster40AppendicesPROJECTS EcoGrid EU testing the intelligent power system A full-scale test site: this is what Bornholm, a Danish island inwhere the connection between Bornholm the Baltic Sea, functions as as part of the EcoGrid EU project,and the mainland is interrupted. This makes it one of the most ambitious smart grid projects in the world.possible to observe the island as a full-scalemodel. In addition to this, a high proportion of The vision is to create a complete energy system to act asBornholms energy supply is based on wind a blueprint for the rest of Denmark and hopefully for otherpower and other renewable energy resources countries. which give a degree of instability in energyproduction. This is a picture of the future forThe key objective of the EcoGrid EU project the rest of the world when we will all rely onis to demonstrate the efficient operation renewable energy, making Bornholm perfectof a distribution power system with a highas a case study of the interaction betweenpenetration of many and variable renewableproduction, grid and consumption. This oppor-energy resources. This requires the activetunity for research in the area is expected touse of new communications technology andattract leading international researchers andinnovative market solutions, involving a broadcompanies to the project.range of companies in different fields. TheEcoGrid EU project will combine knowledge Small island, big ambitionsfrom previous EU-funded projects into a Furthermore, the islands new function as alarge-scale demonstration which will make a test site for the EcoGrid EU project echoes itssubstantial contribution to a Road map for own vision of the future. It is the aim of theEuropean Smart Grids deployment. municipality of Bornholm that the island willbe known as 100 % reliant on sustainable andCreating solutions to reduce energy con-renewable energy by 2014. Their ambitioussumptionvision is not to be a green island, but to be theFinding the balance between fluctuating greenest island in the world.energy production and consumption is a realchallenge. To try to address this, part of theContact:EcoGrid EU project will involve consumers Kim Behnkedirectly by giving them a tool to help solve this kbe@energinet.dkproblem. This will be in the form of a smartmeter informing the consumers about real- Source:time prices, which will fluctuate according toenerginet.dk/EN/FORSKNING/EcoGrid-EU/production. They will then be able to pre-Formaal-og-koncept/Sider/Demonstrations-program their consumption to a certain price. site-Bornholm.aspxThe incentive for the consumers is to savethe environment and/or to potentially gainwww.brk.dk/Bornholm/site.aspx?p=29financial benefit.Bornholm, the lab in the Baltic SeaBornholm is the ideal test and demonstrationsite for power systems. The island is able tooperate as an isolated energy system in cases 41. EDISON: Utilizing Danish Expertise to Create Sustainable SolutionsThe purpose of the EDISON (Electric vehicles in a Distributed The partners in the EDISON project each con-and Integrated market using Sustainable energy and Open tribute their special area of competency:Networks) project is to develop system solutions and tech-1.Danish Energy: Creation of a commonnologies for EVs and PHEVs that will enable a sustainable,knowledge platform for all consortiumeconomic, and reliable energy system for global use, and topartners.prepare and provide a technical platform for Danish demon-2. DTU-CET: Development of a systemstrations of EVs. architecture design for EV systems.3. IBM: Development of Distributed integra- Complex systems are needed tion technology. Electric vehicles (EVs) present a unique oppor-4. Siemens: Development of a central fast- tunity to transition our energy consumptioncharging and battery-swapping station in the transport sector from fossil fuels to design. fuels based on renewable energy. 5. Eurisco: Development and testing of the It should be possible to utilize the full poten- EV power and communication interfaces. tial benefits of the interaction between 6a. Dong Energy: Laboratory testing of EV- EVs and the power grid because of the avail- charging control systems and the battery ability of large amounts of power from models developed in previous WPs on fluctuating sources. This implies the need for SYSlab at Ris. the development of systems that will 6b. stkraft: Testing of several EVs and enable EVs to charge when there is a surplus charging stations installed in the distribu- of energy in the system and to resupplytion grid on Bornholm. energy to the grid when there is a shortage of 7. Danish Energy: Formation of a steering power in the system. group to ensure dissemination of the pro-ject results on all levels, and the provision A unique partnership creating solutionsof efficient project management. To meet the challenges outlined, Danish expertise can be utilized to develop optimal Contact: system solutions for EV system integration, in-Project Manager cluding network issues, market concepts, and Jrgen S. Christensen optimal interactions between different energyjsc@danskenergi.dk technologies. EDISON is one of the large-scale projects that aims to do exactly this, and in aSource: unique consortium, eight partners consisting www.edison-net.dk of research institutions and major industry en- terprises are working together to create and demonstrate such optimal system solutions. Interdisciplinary The EDISON collaboration therefore provides an opportunity to work through all the stages of EV development in a comprehensive fashion, from research through concept and technology development to demonstration. Despite incorporating all of these aspects, the project will, however, focus primarily on research, as well as concept and technology development. 42. Copenhagen Cleantech Cluster 42AppendicesPROJECTS Electricity Demand as a Frequency-Controlled Reserve (DFR) The active control of electricity demand is a key technologyTechnology will spur market advantages in creating a more dynamic, wind-power-friendly energy sys- As renewable energy with its fluctuating ten- tem. The DFR demonstration project is about using electricity dencies is increasingly integrated into power systems, frequency control will become criti- demand as fast reserves. This is an alternative to some of cal in the future where e.g. it has been recom- the most expensive reserves in the current electricity sys- mended that 50% of electricity consumption tem.is supplied by wind power in Denmark by 2025. The DFR can facilitate such a trendMaintaining the power balance betweenby providing quality service at need and at asupply and demand is of highest priority inlow cost and zero pollution. If implemented,power system operation. If a power plant unique advantages in market competition cantrips, the system frequency will decrease, and be gained to realize the business potential forthe balance must quickly be re-established Danish manufacturers.by using reserves. Today, the very costly reserves are provided mainly by generation A project with a possible key role for theside resources, including the extra capacity offuture power systemgenerators and interconnection lines.The DFR project is an ongoing research initia- tive comprising several theoretical projectsRefrigerators as energy reserves on the same subject, which has now beenReserves can also be provided by using fre-granted an extension for practical demonstra-quency-controlled demand, which has severaltion. It is being hosted by the power systemadvantages, e.g. fast responding speed, lowat Bornholm island, with the local systemcosts and high dispersion at feeder level etc. operator stkraft having committed their fullMost importantly, it can enhance system sta- support. The Bornholm system has encoun-bility for any future power system for which a tered serious difficulties in maintaining systemhigh penetration of fluctuating renewable en-frequency during islanded operation periodsergy is foreseen. There are many demands inwhere wind power has to be greatly reduced.power systems that can be used as reserves.This challenge is also foreseen for futureIn particular, thermostatically-controlled loads power systems with an increased share of re-such as heaters and refrigerators have cyclicnewable energy. The research outcome fromon/off characteristics with considerable the Bornholm system will be universally ap-volume, which make them ideal to be used asplicable and could play a key role in developingfrequency-controlled reserves. new technology for the Danish power system in the future.Dfr technology offers many advantagesDFR is a promising technology from several Contact:perspectives. From a technical point of view,Mikael Togeby, EA EnergianalyseDFR can be used to provide reserves and en-mt@eaea.dkhance power system frequency control, whilefulfilling power system requirements suchSource:as linear activation. From an environmentalwww.ea-energianalyse.dk/reports/927_Im-point of view, DFR technology is pollution freeplementation_and_practical_demonstration.unlike traditional reserves from generationpdfside resources. And from an economic pointof view, the cost of such reserves can be low,and can offer an attractive business modelproviding benefits for both society and theparties involved. 43. PowerLabDK: a world-class research platformToday we are getting even more of our energy from windlaboratories at DTU Elektro and IHK, to a large-power and other kinds of renewables. The production of en-scale experimental facility at Ris DTU, and aergy is therefore fluctuating according to wind and weather.complete full-scale power system at Born-holm (stkraft). Together they constitute anPowerLabDK is an experimental platform established to sup-internationally unique research platform.port the development of technologies that can help maintainthe stability of our energy supply and the balance betweenWelcoming different partnersproduction and consumption. The platform is available to researchers fromboth Danish and foreign universities, com- The mission of PowerLabDK is to enable differ- panies working in the area and anyone who ent stakeholders to develop intelligent powerneeds experimental verification of their theo- systems for the future in one of the bestries and models. Examples of current projects research platforms in the world. using PowerLabDK as the research platform Today we are not able to store electricity are the EDISON Project and More MicroGrids cheaply enough. This is a challenge that (EU Project). In addition to the institutions we have to overcome in order to be able to mentioned above, PowerLabDK has a number manage the probable imbalance between an of stakeholders. energy supply from unstable sources such as wind power, and consumption with its peakFinancing periods in demand. PowerLabDK has a total budget of 19 millionEUR., of which 4 million EUR comes from the Room for smart grid innovation Energy Technology Development and Dem- PowerLabDK provides laboratory facilitiesonstration Programme (EUDP) while the rest for experimental research, technological comes from a number of Danish companies, innovation and education in electric power the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and energy with a focus on intelligent power and the Green Labs DK programme. systems and sustainable energy technologies that can enable a low-carbon future in which Contact: the power supply system is mainly basedProfessor on sustainable energy. This experimental Jacob stergaard platform is expected to give Denmark uniquejoe@elektro.dtu.dk opportunities within business development, export and green growth. Sources:www.dtu.dk/sites/powerlabdk/English.aspx Experimental facilities The facilities available to PowerLabDK include existing facilities at the four partner institu- tions as well as others that are currently being established. These range from flexible 44. COPENHAGEN CLEANTECH CLUSTERNRREGADE 7B1165 KBENHAVN KT: +45 33 22 02 22INFO@CPHCLEANTECH.COMCPECLEANTECH.COM