When is electricity greenest in Denmark?
Renewable energy forecast · updated 2026-08-15 12:26 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 111% of Denmark's electricity demand around 13:00 UTC.
- Renewable output peaks around 14:00 UTC at roughly 116% of demand — the greenest time to use electricity today.
- The renewable share dips to about 75% around 19:00 UTC, when grid electricity is at its most carbon-intensive.
- There is forecast surplus renewable generation around 14:00 UTC — an ideal low-carbon window for flexible loads such as EV charging, laundry or heating.
Hourly forecast for Denmark
| Time (UTC) | Renewable (MW) | Demand (MW) | Surplus (MW) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 13:00 | 5281 | 4751 | +530 | 111% |
| Sat 14:00 | 5270 | 4546 | +724 | 116% |
| Sat 15:00 | 5012 | 4414 | +598 | 114% |
| Sat 16:00 | 4492 | 4257 | +235 | 106% |
| Sat 17:00 | 3691 | 3991 | -300 | 92% |
| Sat 18:00 | 3050 | 3799 | -749 | 80% |
| Sat 19:00 | 2775 | 3681 | -906 | 75% |
| Sat 20:00 | 2768 | 3494 | -726 | 79% |
| Sat 21:00 | 2724 | 3288 | -564 | 83% |