Wind in hearts and minds
Denmark has been the world leader in wind power for quite some time. Surveys show that both the people and their politicians wish that it stays that way.
Wind is the answer. At least according to the Danes. 91% of them think Denmark should countinue developing wind farms the coming decade (Photo: Stockxpert)
The Danes are crazy about their wind power. According to a survey released in October 2009 by Danish research institute Megafon, 91% of the asked mean that Denmark should continue developing wind farms the coming ten years. The poll also shows that renewable energy sources such as sun, bio, wave and geothermal are very popular among the Danish population. Only 5 % feel that nuclear power should have first priority. 64% mean that Denmark should build more wind mills, also in their own neighborhood; and 96% mean that the Danish government should support the development of wind energy in order to make Denmark remain a market leader in the field. According to Jan Hylleberg of the Danish Wind Industry Association, this confirms the broad support for an ambitious green energy policy, as well as burying some myths:
- This survey crushes the myth that everyone want to develop green energy, just not in their own neighborhood, he says.
Earlier this year the Danish Wind Industry Association conducted their own survey among Danish municipalities about their will to develop wind farms the next ten years. The survey showed that over 30 local councils say they welcome the construction of new land-based wind turbines. Today on-shore wind farms produce 2750 MW, but the councils say that they have room for another 2730 MW.
Further reading
The Danish Wind Industry Association
Download the Megafon survey (Danish)
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