Hokkaido, designated as a "GX (Green Transformation) Financial and Asset Management Special Zone," is one of Japan's leading regions in renewable energy potential. The region, alongside Sapporo City, aims to become a global financial hub and a major supplier of renewable energy in Asia and beyond.
To fully realize this potential, robust business models and infrastructure are essential. Denmark, a country with a similar population size, has been a pioneer in renewable energy, especially offshore wind power since the 2000s. Its abundant renewable resources have led to the attraction of data centers and the export of electricity.
This seminar explored Hokkaido’s green transformation strategy through dialogue with Energinet, Denmark’s state-owned transmission system operator that has been instrumental in developing infrastructure to support the integration of renewable energy.
Prograｍ Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation available.
[MC] Izumi Tanaka, Senior Researcher, Renewable Energy Institute
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Opening Remarks |
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| Networking (coffee break) | |
| Dialogue with Denmark Peter Markussen, Director, Energinet Denmark Hideki Tomita, Director of Green Transformation Promotion Division, Hokkaido Government DL (in Japanese) Seiichiro Kimura, Principal Researcher, Renewable Energy InstituteDL (in Japanese) Closing Remarks Toru Suzuki, Chairperson of Board, Hokkaido Green FundDL (in Japanese) |
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Speaker's Profile
Peter Markussen Director, Energinet Denmark
Peter Markussen is Director at Energinet, the state owned Danish Transmission and System Operator. Peter focuses on international cooperation and sharing of Danish experience with integration of renewable energy to accelerate the global green transition. Peter Markussen has more than 20 years of experience with the energy sector in Northern Europe and has deep insights on electricity markets and energy system development. Before his employment at Energinet, he has hold different management positions at a Danish electricity generator. His educational background is a master's degree in political science.
Event Details
| Date / Time | Monday 23 June 2025, 15:00-17:00 |
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| Venue | 6F, International Convention Center Pamir, Sapporo Prince Hotel |
| Organizer | Renewable Energy Institute |
| Co-organizers | Royal Danish Embassy Hokkaido Green Fund |
| In cooperation with | Renewable Energy Organization of Hokkaido |
| Admission | Free（prior registration required） |
