The Role of bioenergy in the green transition in Denmark and the EU

On 3 September 2025, Bioenergy Denmark  and DI Energi hosted an event in Copenhagen to discuss the role of bioenergy in the green transition in Denmark and the EU. The conference brought together policymakers, industry representatives, and stakeholders to explore how bioenergy is evolving and what lies ahead for the sector.

The morning opened with a European perspective on bioenergy, where Ileana Repaci, Junior Policy Officer at Bioenergy Europe, presented on the latest developments in Brussels. Her presentation highlighted key legislative files currently shaping the sector, including the Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII), with a focus on implementation status and the approval of certification schemes. She also addressed progress on the Ecodesign Directive revision of Solid Fuel Boilers and Solid Fuel Local Space Heaters. Further updates covered the EU Climate Law and the 2040 target amendment proposal, as well as the upcoming strategies on the bioeconomy and heating and cooling, policies that will be decisive for the future role of bioenergy in Europe’s energy system.

The conference then turned to the Danish context, with sessions on the new regulation of sustainable biomass and the importance of security of supply in the electricity sector. Discussions also explored the role of CO₂ capture in combination with bioenergy, an area with strong potential to deliver negative emissions.

The event was an opportunity to foster dialogue between participants, encouraging exchange between policymakers, industry, and local stakeholders. With bioenergy forming a cornerstone of both Denmark’s and Europe’s green transition, the discussions underlined how essential it will remain for achieving climate neutrality while supporting energy security. The conference confirmed that bioenergy is a driver of innovation, local development, and sustainability for the years to come.