Denmark
power plants.
Denmark has 47 power plants in our public-data catalog, totalling 8.1 GW of tracked generating capacity. Its grid leans on coal — 62.9% of tracked capacity (5.1 GW), with wind a distant second at 17.4%. The largest single plant we track is Avedoerevaerket (Avedøre) (815 MW, online since 1990).
Denmark electricity mix
Tracked installed capacity by fuel, from our public-data catalog. Each fuel links to its global page.
Largest plants in Denmark
Frequently asked questions
Where does Denmark get its electricity?
Across the 47 plants in our catalog, Denmark's tracked capacity is led by coal at 62.9% (5.1 GW), then wind at 17.4% and oil at 8.2%. These are tracked installed-capacity shares from public datasets, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Denmark?
The largest plant we track in Denmark is Avedoerevaerket (Avedøre), a coal facility with 815 MW of capacity (commissioned 1990). Open nrgmap to see it on the map with 46 other Denmark plants.
How many power plants does Denmark have?
Our catalog tracks 47 power plants in Denmark, totalling 8.1 GW. This is a large, representative subset built from sources like WRI, EIA and OpenStreetMap — the true national total, including the smallest installations, is higher.
Can I see Denmark's power grid on a map?
Yes — open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and search Denmark to fly to it. Every tracked plant is a marker sized by capacity and coloured by fuel, with the national fuel mix in the side panel.