[Seminar] Hokkaido’s Energy Future: Regional GX Strategies through Dialogue with Denmark | Events

in Japanese

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

Opening Remarks 

Masaya Ishida, Director, Renewable Energy Institute

Jacob Rasmussen, Minister Counsellor for Economic, Diplomatic and Energy Affairs, Royal Danish Embassy, Japan

Keynote

Peter Markussen, Director, Energinet DenmarkDL

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)

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


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）

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