Wind Energy Case Study
Your written analysis is limited to (8) single-spaced, single-sided, type-written pages (12
point Times New Roman or larger). Figures and Tables are included in the page limit, but
references are not included in the page limit. APA or MLA format is acceptable. Everything
must be original, with all research properly cited. No plagiarism please.
Please include the following sections: I) Introduction (including Background, Site,
Environmental Issue(s), Changes to the System), II) A clear description of the problem, and III)
Sustainable solution(s). After an analysis of the complex interactions within your chosen case
study (Introduction), please focus on one significant problem (Problem) and the formulation of
an original, transdisciplinary solution that would be appropriate to this specific problem
(Sustainable Solution). Any of a number of analytical tools can be used to analyze and
communicate the complexity of the system. Expected measureable outcomes (either indicators
or emergent properties) should be presented along with your approach to a sustainable solution.
Wind Energy in Denmark
Denmark is a leader in the wind power industry with wind power producing over 42% of the
countrys total electricity in 2015. Denmark has set a goal of 85% of its electricity coming from
wind by 2035. On February 22, 2017, Denmark produced enough wind energy to supply the
entire country with electricity for the day. However, wind power is intermittent, dependent on
tying into a grid of existing power plants, and yields high costs for Danish consumers.
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Introduction
Denmark has been a leading commercial producer of wind power since the 1970s, and in the current world market, a substantial share of the wind turbines is produced by Danish companies such as Siemens wind power and Vestals. There are also various component suppliers based in Demark. Hence the country is a pioneer in wind power development. The production of wind power in Denmark is an estimated average of 42.1 percent of the total consumption of electricity since 2015. There was a remarkable increase in wind power production from 33 percent in 2013 to 39 percent in 2014.
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