The Vejroe Project - a green Danish adventure

On a small Danish island, green energy solutions of the future are being developed. The transition is ambitious but necessary, both for the island's overall sustainability and for the future success of a green Denmark.

In addition to the energy project, which includes two wind turbines from Viking Wind, a resort has been built with a hotel, conference rooms, greenhouses, and an orangery to produce organic food. 16-20 people are employed full-time to take care of the resort's guests.

The explicit goal of 100% self-sustainable renewable energy in Vejroe was driven as much by necessity as by curiosity. Today, the island is not connected to the mainland by cables or regular transportation. The previous diesel-based energy supply required thousands of litres of diesel to be transported to Vejroe to power the diesel generators. This was an impractical and expensive way to deliver energy to the island. The annual energy bill exceeded 1 million. Danish kroner, and for that reason alone, there was a strong incentive to make the island self-sufficient with sustainable energy and heat.

The project is also driven by the desire to explore, test, and learn how an island can become self-sufficient with green energy in the most effective and economical way. You can read more about the project here