By Anadolu Agency
September 29, 2026 7:34 amDenmark sees significant opportunities for cooperation with Türkiye in wind energy, water and wastewater management, and energy efficiency, Danish Consul General in Istanbul said.
Speaking to Anadolu at WindEnergy Hamburg, Jacob Andersen said Denmark aims to combine its technology and green financing capabilities with the expertise of Turkish engineering and construction companies.
Andersen described the potential for cooperation between Türkiye and Denmark as impressive.
He said efforts were underway to increase Danish companies’ interest in Türkiye, noting that the country’s large energy market and progress in renewable energy offered significant opportunities for Danish businesses.
“Türkiye’s energy market and its development in renewable energy offer significant cooperation opportunities for Danish companies,” he said.
Water and wastewater management is another important area for cooperation between the two countries, Andersen said, noting that the share of non-revenue water in Denmark is about 7%, compared with as much as 40% in Türkiye.
Reducing water losses represents a significant efficiency opportunity for Türkiye, he said.
“Wastewater treatment plants in Denmark are not seen merely as treatment infrastructure. They are also considered resource and energy production facilities. Models that can generate more energy than they consume could also be developed in Türkiye,” Andersen said.
Another area for cooperation is energy efficiency in food production, particularly in the dairy industry, where energy consumption differs significantly between the two countries, he said.
Andersen said producing one liter of milk in Türkiye requires about four times as much energy as in Denmark.
“One of the main reasons for this is investment in energy efficiency. High energy costs in Denmark have pushed companies to make their production processes more efficient,” he said.
“Companies have had to optimize their energy production and consumption. This has also given us valuable experience in improving efficiency,” he added.
Andersen said Denmark was actively working to bring its expertise in wind energy to Türkiye, focusing on strategic partnerships, company establishment and manufacturing.
“We have brought many Danish companies to Türkiye, particularly in the service and aftermarket sectors, as wind turbines age. We will continue to do so in the coming years,” he said.
– Denmark seeks strategic partnerships for projects in Africa
Andersen said Denmark also places strategic importance on cooperation with major energy contractors and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies in Türkiye.
Danish companies face challenges accessing new business opportunities in Africa, while Turkish contractors have a stronger project presence and business network in the region, he said.
The two countries aim to leverage these complementary strengths to expand their opportunities, he added.
Turkish EPC companies have extensive experience not only in energy projects but also in roads and other sustainable infrastructure investments, Andersen said.
“These companies also have significant potential in terms of access to African markets,” he said.
“Danish companies also want to access projects in Africa through Türkiye and establish strategic partnerships with Turkish EPC contractors,” he said.
“We are working to bring Danish technology and green financing together with Turkish contractors in Türkiye and Africa,” Andersen added.
Andersen said Denmark had significant expertise in biogas, while Türkiye also had strong capabilities in the sector.
Regional energy systems and energy production from waste are widespread in Denmark, he said, adding that waste incineration alone should not be considered a green transition solution and must be assessed alongside other sustainable technologies.
– COP31 offers platform for long-term cooperation
Andersen said the Danish Consulate General in Istanbul would contribute to efforts involving Danish and Turkish businesses ahead of COP31, which Türkiye will host.
He said responsibilities were divided among the Danish Embassy in Ankara, the Consulate General in Istanbul and relevant trade organizations.
While the embassy focuses on diplomatic and protocol matters, the consulate general concentrates on business and commercial cooperation, he said.
Andersen said COP31 could provide an important platform for establishing new business ties between companies from the two countries in energy transition, energy efficiency, sustainable infrastructure and green financing.
“Denmark’s approach to Türkiye is not shaped solely around a particular technology or a single project. There are opportunities for long-term cooperation across different sectors, from wind energy and water management to energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure,” he said.
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