Does Denmark have a security of supply?

In general, Denmark has a high degree of security of supply in the electricity sector. In 2022, the average consumer had 24 minutes of interruption. 24 minutes of interruption corresponds to having electricity in your power plug on average 99.995 pct. of the time.21 DEA is responsible for regulatory tasks relating to security of supply.

How much electricity does Denmark import?

With a net import of 3.1 TWh electricity, Denmark re-mained reliant on imports from particularly Sweden and Norway. The average availa-ble capacity for trade on the cross-zonal transmission lines in 2023 was 81.1 pct. for export and 85.5 pct. for import.

What is green power Denmark doing in 2023?

In December 2023, DUR takes note of Green Power Denmark's new guidance on con-nection with limited grid access for generation plants. In the future, an electricity pro-ducer on the distribution grid will have the opportunity to be connected to the electricity grid at a lower cost.

How much does electricity cost in Denmark?

Compared to the rest of Europe, the cost of electricity in Denmark is below average. In fact, the gradual phase out of the Danish green energy tax (PSO tax) will reduce costs even further to around 5 euro cent per kWh or less in 2021, according to Ørsted En¬ergy. This makes Danish electricity price levels highly competitive.

How many electricity suppliers are there in Denmark?

Source: The Danish Utility Regulator The calculations are based on 4,000 kWh as an annual household consumption. In 2023, there were approximately 56 electricity suppliers, from among which consumers could choose. Consumers can switch suppliers from one to another for a potential cost saving.

How does Dur monitor the retail Elec-Tricity market in Denmark?

DUR has focus areas that are determined annually for the monitoring of the retail elec-tricity market in Denmark. In 2023, DUR monitored whether electricity suppliers had been reporting and updating to the price comparison tool, elpris.dk, continuously and correctly.