The Expert Take

Read the expert take on the latest debates, topics and issues in sustainability, renewable energy, and the green transition.

02.05.2024

Laying the foundations for low-emission steel

Simon Juul Toft, Ørsted’s Head of Green Procurement, explains why long-term collaboration with a key supplier can help reduce emissions from heavy plate steel.

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06.02.2024

Our approach to nature-based climate solutions in The Gambia

Peter Kofod Kristensen, Ørsted’s Director of Bioenergy Sustainability, explains our approach to nature-based climate solutions such as restoring mangroves in The Gambia.

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08.12.2023

We can decarbonise shipping with the right ingredients – and the right catalysts

Olivia Breese, Ørsted’s Senior Vice President, Head of Power-to-X and interim CEO of Region Europe, explains what it will take to power global shipping with e-methanol – and the latest steps we’re taking in the right direction.

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21.09.2023

Four ways to make the sunlight last all day

Toni Darwish, Director of Development, and David Dixon, Director of Procurement for Region Americas discuss flexible energy systems, how to expand solar power while keeping its value high, and digitalization’s potential impact on the solar industry.

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18.04.2023

How circularity can help tackle biodiversity loss

Johan Schoonhoven, Senior Circularity Specialist, and Cat Hemmingsen, Senior Biodiversity Specialist discuss circularity in the renewable energy industry, and how it can help tackle biodiversity loss.

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30.10.2023

How Ørsted uses drones in offshore wind to save time and money

Mikkel Haugaard Windolf, Product Line Manager, Offshore Logistics discusses the role of drones in offshore wind in reducing cost and environmental impacts, and improving safety and operational efficiency

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20.03.2023

To solve the European energy crisis, decision makers need to focus on three things

Ulrik Stridbæk, Ørsted’s Head of Regulatory and Public Affairs, outlines three areas EU decision makers should focus on to solve the European energy crisis.

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30.11.2022

A tale of two COPs: Connecting climate and biodiversity

Amy Finlayson, Lead Public Affairs Advisor at Ørsted, lays out how industry, governments, and nature conservation NGOs can work together on solving the twin climate and biodiversity crises.

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02.11.2022

Why does climate adaptation matter for coastal ecosystems and communities?

Samir Whitaker, Biodiversity Lead Specialist at Ørsted, shares insights into the climate adaptation strategies that can help protect people and nature from the effects of climate change.

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23.10.2022

Floating wind: Time to turn expertise into action in deeper waters

Gabriel Davies, Programme Director for Floating Wind at Ørsted, lays out what it will take to deliver floating offshore wind as a global industry at scale.

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21.10.2022

Road to COP27: Laying the groundwork to build green energy right, now

Rasmus Skov, Head of Global Engagement at Ørsted, explains how green energy is the key not only to zero-emissions energy but to a just, flourishing future.

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20.09.2022

How can green electricity contribute to net-zero emissions?

Svend Brun Hansen, Lead Environmental Advisor at Ørsted explains how companies can make green electricity part of their journey to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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12.07.2022

We need net-zero steel – here’s how we’ll get it

Fredrik Åberg, Lead Category Manager for Steel at Ørsted, explains why and how Ørsted is working to decarbonize the steelmaking process.

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08.06.2022

What happens when the wind doesn’t blow?

Magnus Hornø Gottlieb, Senior Public Affairs Advisor at Ørsted, answers a pertinent question: in a world running entirely on green energy, how do we ensure energy is available at all times - even when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow.

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08.06.2022

Why the health of our oceans is vital to us

Madeline Hodge, Lead Sustainability Advisor at Ørsted, lays out five areas where ocean health is vital to humanity – and why we need to protect it.

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30.03.2022

Why it’s vital to consider the E, S and G of renewables

Ida Krabek, Ørsted’s Head of Global Sustainability, explains the importance of environmental, social and governance considerations in the necessary expansion of renewable energy.

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