How do we approach the energy sector in a changing world?

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Water & Energy | Hal MEnglish

How do we ensure a strong and resilient green industry in Europe?

Energy, security of supply, and industrial strength have moved to the very top of the geopolitical agenda. In a world marked by growing protectionism, global tensions, and pressure on international value chains, Europe’s renewable energy industry is facing a decisive challenge.
More than 100,000 Danes work in the energy sector. These are jobs, export revenues, and critical infrastructure that keep our society running. While other countries are moving fast with subsidy schemes, industrial plans, and strategic development of green production, we hesitate.

We must produce our own energy, and the development of green technologies must take place on European soil. This will increase our security of supply, lower energy prices, and reduce dependence on third countries.

Without massive electrification of industry, heating, and transport, we will not create the necessary home market for the green electricity in which we are investing billions.

We must ensure that future green investments generate jobs and exports – not value creation in China or other countries to which we should neither hand over our investments, supply security, nor strategic infrastructure.