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The greenest energy is the energy we don’t use

The science is clear. The last decade has been warmer than any decade in the past 125.000 years. This decade is crucial to rethink the way we use energy.

More than 40% of the reductions to realize the goals of the Paris Agreement can be delivered by energy efficiency.

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is the quickest and most affordable way to decarbonize our economy and ensure reliable and sustainable energy for everyone on the planet.

Integrated energy systems

Creating smart energy systems that optimize the synergy between how produce and use energy can help us reach our decarbonization goals.

E-mobility

Advances in electromobility mean fully sustainable transport via road, rail, and marine is now a realistic goal.

Energy efficiency should be taking center stage in Europe

Article by Martin Rossen, Senior Vice President, Head of Communications & Sustainability at Danfoss. Originally published on euractiv.com

The energy crisis is intensifying throughout Europe. Since the start of Putin’s war on Ukraine, businesses and consumers alike have been struggling to handle extraordinarily high energy bills. With Nord Stream 1 now fully closed, this trend will only continue and pick up more speed.

Martin Rossen, Senior Vice President, Head of Communications & Sustainability at Danfoss.

“There is no time to wait, we need to act now and many of the solutions are already in our hands.”

Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency

Energy efficiency is the key to kick-starting climate success

The latest findings from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) emphasized, once again, that climate change is having a severe impact around the globe and the time for action is now.

Read article by Reuters and learn why improvements in energy efficiency are critical to meeting emissions reduction targets.

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Kim Fausing on climate: Enough talk – what is needed now is action

Danfoss' CEO is impatient. A more efficient use of our energy is crucial to achieving climate goals. The technology is in place – but concrete plans are missing.

"We're working with the megatrends that will define the coming decades. Our vision is to be a leading global partner with technologies that will pave the way for the green transformation, in which there is a step-by-step process to eliminate combustion technologies in all sectors, such as in buildings, cars, and the maritime sector," says CEO Kim Fausing.

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The greenest energy booklet, front cover

Energy efficiency solutions show the way to accelerate the green transition

Download the booklet prepared on the occasion of the International Energy Agency’s 7th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency, and learn about eight tangible examples that demonstrate the value of early action on energy efficiency.

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Top energy efficiency cases in action

The lost city of Benxi is back on the map

A few years ago, Benxi vanished in smog. Now, the old steel capital of China can breathe again. Implementing an advanced district heating system in cooperation with Danfoss has reduced annual coal use by 26,500 tons and Benxi has become a model city for excess heat utilization.

Danfoss Drives controlling the temperature at COP26

Danfoss Drives and Honeywell are proudly working together to create a healthier and more productive environment at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow during the COP26 and every day. Importantly, they improve the building environment while significantly contributing to the energy saving goals, thanks to the innovative technologies implemented at the venue.

Rethinking the water sector

The Marselisborg catchment area in Aarhus (second municipality in Denmark) has achieved more than 100% energy surplus production by minimizing consumption throughout the whole water cycle and maximizing energy production from the wastewater facility.

Digital Displacement paves the way for an off-highway revolution

From lab to market: Danfoss Digital Displacement technology is now being launched to cut fuel consumption in excavators by staggering numbers. This will have a global impact as we can save 40 million tons of CO2 – the energy use of 4.6 million homes for one year – by reducing waste heat in excavators.

Electrify heavy-duty construction machinery with Danfoss EDITRON

Danfoss Editron changes the way the world moves with electric and hybrid powertrain systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles and machines, on both land and sea.

New sustainable landmark in Amsterdam demonstrates world-leading energy efficient office buildings

EDGE Amsterdam West is destined to become one of the most sustainable office buildings in the world. Located in Amsterdam West, the Netherlands, the 47,000m² multi-tenant office building is equipped with a smart, innovative heating and cooling solutions.

Highlighted Opinions

Soaring prices should remind decision makers that the greenest energy, is the energy we don’t use

Energy efficiency is the fastest and cheapest way to kick-start our collective efforts to reach the goals of The Paris Agreement. Unfortunately, it often seems as if that is somehow forgotten in the political debate. Read more in this opinion by Martin Rossen, Senior Vice President for Group Communications & Sustainability in Danfoss.

Energy Efficiency solutions for electrification can help deliver the Transition – with the right policies

The latest climate assessment from the IPCC has underlined the urgency for the energy sector to make the transition quickly and effectively to net zero. Vesa Laisi, President at Danfoss Drives, outlines how cutting edge technologies are ready to optimize the electricity system, streamlining supply and demand in this opinion.

Energy system integration makes decarbonization cost-efficient

This summer marked the European Commission’s release of the Fit for 55 package. One of the key things to watch will be whether the package will succeed in creating the right framework for a truly integrated energy system. This is key to achieving the 2030 ambition, especially in connection to heating and cooling buildings. Read more in this opinion by Jurgen Fischer, President, Danfoss Climate Solutions

The Green Restart Series: fueling economic recovery and climate action

24% of global CO2 are related to transport. Accelerating the electrification of transport is key to a green restart.

The technology and solutions to electrify all sorts of vehicles are ready today. The real work
lies in the scale and speed of implementation. The electrification of our transport will positively impact the environment, as well as create sustainable, long-term jobs.

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25% of global energy use is attributed to industries. Explore what can be done to decarbonize industrial sectors.

Decarbonizing the industrial sector can ensure more efficient manufacturing companies with
lower OPEX levels than other equivalent heavy emitters. Investing will help boost the economy and drive a sustainable transformation.

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