Energy in Randers Kommune
Explore renewable energy data and climate plans for Randers Kommune. See how your municipality is progressing towards a green energy future.
87.3%
Renewable Energy
Share of total energy consumption from renewable sources
474.9
Total Consumption (GWh)
Annual electricity consumption across all sectors
385.0
Renewable Capacity (MW)
Total installed solar and wind power capacity
49,857
Estimated Households
Approximate number of households based on private consumption
Calculate Your Energy Community's Needs
25
Homes
=
0.09
GWh annually
Based on 3,500 kWh average consumption
Energy Type
Wind is consistent all year round and requires less land but the construction time is longer than solar.
1 Wind Turbine
Local Energy Regulations
Verified rules and regulations from Randers Kommune's climate action plan that affect energy community projects.
Solar Parks
Planning for approx. 340 ha of solar cells towards 2050 to cover energy needs. The municipality seeks to avoid leakage issues by placing on fertile agricultural land.
Page 11 (Delmål 11) & Page 58 (Tiltag 18)
randers-klimaplan-webtilgaengelig-2020to2050.pdf
Onshore Wind
Expected installation of 46 new wind turbines at Overgaard (total production 510 million kWh) and dismantling of 77 older turbines by 2030.
Page 75 (Risici)
randers-klimaplan-webtilgaengelig-2020to2050.pdf
Municipal Loans
No legislation exists that allows municipalities to grant loans for climate projects other than those related to coastal protection projects under the Coastal Protection Act.
Page 79 (Identifikation af barrierer)
randers-klimaplan-webtilgaengelig-2020to2050.pdf
Municipal Solar Companies
Special rules mean that municipal solar cell plants must be incorporated as companies, as municipalities are not allowed to be electricity producers. The power must be sold to the grid and bought back with taxes.
Page 74 (3.3 Sådan når vi helt i mål)
randers-klimaplan-webtilgaengelig-2020to2050.pdf
Repowering
77 of 114 existing wind turbines are expected to be taken down by 2030.
Page 75 (Risici)
randers-klimaplan-webtilgaengelig-2020to2050.pdf