When is electricity greenest in Denmark?
Renewable energy forecast · updated 2026-06-06 13:55 UTC
educk tracks how much of Denmark's electricity demand is met by wind and solar generation, using day-ahead forecasts from the ENTSO-E transparency platform. Use it to plan flexible energy use — charging an EV, running appliances or batteries — for when the grid is cleanest.
- Wind and solar are forecast to cover about 72% of Denmark's electricity demand around 14:00 UTC.
- Renewable output peaks around 14:00 UTC at roughly 72% of demand — the greenest time to use electricity today.
- The renewable share dips to about 25% around 19:00 UTC, when grid electricity is at its most carbon-intensive.
Hourly forecast for Denmark
| Time (UTC) | Renewable (MW) | Demand (MW) | Surplus (MW) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14:00 | 2822 | 3915 | -1093 | 72% |
| Sat 15:00 | 2671 | 3880 | -1209 | 69% |
| Sat 16:00 | 2104 | 3803 | -1699 | 55% |
| Sat 17:00 | 1550 | 3624 | -2074 | 43% |
| Sat 18:00 | 1151 | 3454 | -2303 | 33% |
| Sat 19:00 | 825 | 3296 | -2471 | 25% |
| Sat 20:00 | 852 | 3223 | -2371 | 26% |
| Sat 21:00 | 1014 | 3145 | -2131 | 32% |