A little piece of Island that changes the Game for the Planet

This is the story of Samsø, a small Danish island that became a global energy marvel. About thirty years ago, Danish authorities set a demanding goal for their islands: to become self-sufficient in renewable energy. The island of Samsø, which until recently was not even on the map of energy innovations, became a global pioneer in the use of renewable energy sources, driven by the visionary leadership of Søren Hermansen. Soon after the doors of this energy revolution opened, Samsø became host to wind turbines, district heating powered by renewable energy sources, and widespread use of solar panels. With incredible dedication from the islanders and Hermansen’s expert guidance, they achieved impressive success: Samsø now produces more electricity than it consumes, reducing carbon emissions by an incredible 140 percent. How did this small island, thanks to the visionary Søren Hermansen, become a global symbol of renewable energy? How did the local community and European ecological standards become key players in this triumph? Discover the answers to these questions in the lecture on the world’s first renewable island!