Practical Information

The conference was held at the Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy (DK), which is a location known worldwide among energy experts. At the centre you will be able to experience different renewable energy technologies and have a complete overview on how could a transition towards a 100% renewable energy society occur.

The conference hall is located in SkibstedFjord, which is an example of innovative underground architecture. The building, with its 670 m2 and its 140 places, is the ideal location for conferences on renewable energy topics, and enjoys a very pleasant indoor climate in every season.

Due to the limited amount of seats available, the participation to the workshop is subjected to previous registration. The registration fee is 100 DKK (14 Euro) and should be paid before joining the conference. Payment details are here.

The registration form can be found here; please, fill it and send it to dp@folkecenter.dk latest the 9th of December.

During the conference, food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided free of charge.

Folkecenter can also provide free accommodation, as long as places are available. Please, note that the speakers of the conference have the priority.

Alternatively, you can also find accommodations in the surroundings of the centre here.

If you have any question, feel free to contact us:

• Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy: jk@folkecenter.dk, + 45 9795 6600
• Daniele Pagani, Event Organizer: dp@folkecenter.dk, +45 52 65 93 14

Study trip

Upon request, it is possible to organize a study tour through different renewable energy installations in the surroundings of Nordic Folkecenter, including a visit inside an operating windmill owned by Folkecenter. The excursion is optional to the conference programme and it should be booked when registering for the workshop. Although it might still be possible to register during the conference, available places cannot be guaranteed, since the type of bus booked will vary depending on the number of people joining. It is, therefore, highly recommended to book the excursion as soon as possible.

Please, note that the excursion is optional to the conference, so an extra fee will be applied.

Programme of the Excursion

Tuesday, 13 December

09.00: Departure from Nordic Folkecenter

09.30: Arrival to the Nissum Bredning Wave Test Station

09.30 – 10.00: Guided tour through the facilities

10.00 Departure from Nissum Bredning Wave Test Station

10.45 – 11.30: Visit to a household windmill installation

11.30: Departure from the household windmill installation

12.30: Arrival to Hanstholm

12.30 – 13.15: Visit to a 525 kW windmill. For those interested, it is also possible to climb inside the windmill

13.15 – 14.00: Lunch (Sandwiches/Restaurant, depending on the requests)

14.00: Departure from Hanstholm

14.40: Arrival to the National Test field for Large Windmills, Østerild

14.40 – 16.00: Visit at the National Test field for large widmills

16.00: Departure from Østerild

16.40: Arrival to Folkecenter

Directions

By Car

Regardless of the origin of your trip, you would need to approach to Thisted (if coming from North) or to Struer (any other origin), and then follow road A11 up to Ydby. Folkecenter is outside the main road, but there are indication on where to turn (distance from the main road: less than 1 km).

In case you have a GPS, you can insert the following coordinates: 56°41'38.6"N 8°24'49.9"E

By Train

Every hour Intercity trains with travelling time of 4½ hours depart from Copenhagen Airport (CPH), and Copenhagen Central station to Struer, 30 km from Folkecenter with transfer to Ydby (2 km from Folkecenter).

Twice a day Intercity trains (ICL) depart from Copenhagen Airport to Thisted. All DSB trains stop in Ydby. When travelling with green Arriva train, press STOP when the train gets near Ydby to book the stop.

Train tickets can be purchased from DSB in the airport arrival hall or online. In case of the second option, please, remember to print your ticket (or have it in digital version on your smartphone/tablet). The destination of your ticket should be YDBY.

In Copenhagen airport trains depart right below the ticket sales outlet. Guests will be collected at the Ydby railway station upon arrival. Call us at +45 9795 6600 (office hours) for organizing the pick-up.

Be aware that some trains split in Vejle. Take the train in the direction of Struer or Thisted. For train schedules you can check:

• German Railways, DB (www.bahn.de)
• Danish Railways, DSB (www.dsb.dk)
• The local train company, Arriva (https://arriva.dk/)
• The Danish trip planner, Rejseplanen (www.rejseplanen.dk)

By Air

The nearest international airports are Aalborg and Billund, while the nearest domestic airport is Karup. You can plan the remaining part of your journey on rejseplanen.dk

We wish a safe and comfortable journey.

Payment

Payments for both for the conference and the excursion can be via Mobile Pay (Denmark) or bank transfer. Please, send the bank receipt or a screenshot of the payment at dp@folkecenter.dk, stating your name and surname. We kindly ask you to register first and then pay, after the confirmation is received.

Alternatively, you can pay online here. Please, note that you have to send the ticket to dp@folkecenter.dk

The event is supported by Europa Nævnet