Why does Denmark use nuclear power?

Denmark, Danish nuclear energy. Denmark uses nuclear energy imported from neighbouring countries, providing a stable supply of electricity in addition to Denmarks's wind and fossil generation. read more

Nuclear Energy in Denmark (Updated February 2017) Denmark gets one-third of its electricity from coal, and more from wind. Each half of the country is part of a major electrical grid which depends on nuclear power for much of the base-load supply. About ten percent of domestic consumption is from nuclear power. read more

Nuclear power is a useful power source becuause it's high density energy that is long lasting and a good return upon investment if one has no other choice. read more

Denmark was once at the forefront of nuclear research and had planned on building nuclear power plants. However, in 1985, the Danish parliament passed a resolution that nuclear power plants would not be built in the country and there is currently no move to reverse this situation. read more