Energy for the future - with Risø from nuclear power to sustainable energy

Morten Jastrup (ed.)
2008, 98 p.

The book has been published in connection with Risø’s 50th anniversary.

You may download the book here, 4.5 Mb, or order a printed version of the book from bibl@risoe.dtu.dk.
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From the preface
6 June 2008 marked the 50th anniversary of Risø, representing a significant moment in the history
of Danish research as well as contemporary history. 		  Poppelalléen, der er Risøs ’hovedvej’. Alléen er som resten af landskabet på Risøs 262 hektar

Since it was established in 1958, Risø has played an active – and occasionally controversial – role in discussions about research and energy in Denmark. Nuclear power was the starting point, but over the past 50 years, Risø has seen a number of changes, and the original focus on nuclear power has resulted in numerous off-shoots. Some of these have enjoyed vigorous growth and continue to develop either at or outside Risø. Others have been allowed to grow for a couple of years, but have disappointed and consequently been trimmed off.

Despite this branching and occasional trimming, after 50 years, Risø is close to having come full circle and is now returning to its role as an institution charged, more than any other in Denmark, with answering one of the most important questions of our time: How can we get energy for the future?
 
In 1958, it was all about developing nuclear power which could make Denmark less dependent on imported oil, and thereby ensure energy to fuel growth and the major changes that were taking place in how and where people lived and worked, and for expanding the welfare state. Denmark succeeded in doing this, even though nuclear power was dropped along the way, and two major oil crises put the entire energy system under considerable pressure.

Throughout, Risø has contributed with everything from new technologies to wind turbines, better firing technologies for power plants and with plans that could ensure that Danes always have the heating and power they need. Read more in the book



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