Denmark
power plants.
Denmark has 364 operating power plants in the catalog, 11,935 MW in all. The catalog also marks 3 plants as Retired, with 842 MW of capacity. Its operating fleet leans on wind, which accounts for 41.9% of operating capacity (5,003 MW), with solar a distant second at 28.4%. The largest operating plant in the catalog is Avedore Power Station (835 MW, recorded start year 1990).
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Denmark electricity mix
Operating installed capacity by fuel. Each row gives megawatts and its share of the operating total.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Largest plants in Denmark
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Newest plants in Denmark
This table includes 10 of the 38 operating plants with a recorded start year of 2025, largest first. The catalog records years, not full commissioning dates.
Source: Global Energy Monitor, Global Integrated Power Tracker, March 2026 release II. Catalog content date: .
Frequently asked questions
Where does Denmark get its electricity?
Across the 364 operating plants in the catalog, Denmark's capacity is led by wind at 41.9% (5,003 MW), then solar at 28.4% and biomass at 15.7%. These are installed-capacity shares, not live generation.
What is the largest power plant in Denmark?
The largest operating plant in the catalog for Denmark is Avedore Power Station, a biomass facility with 835 MW of capacity and a recorded start year of 1990.
How many power plants does Denmark have?
The catalog tracks 364 operating power plants in Denmark, with 11,935 MW in all. It also marks 3 plants as Retired, with 842 MW of capacity.
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.