About us

Ørsted: The global leader in offshore wind 

Ørsted is the global leader in developing, constructing, and operating offshore wind farms. We have more than 30 years of experience in this field, having built the world’s first offshore wind farm. Today, we have an installed offshore wind capacity of 10.2 GW and 8.1 GW under construction.

Orsted office in Gentofte

Our core markets are in Europe, while our global footprint includes North America and the Asia-Pacific region. We provide countries, companies, and communities with reliable, sustainable, cost-effective energy solutions to help meet the rising global demand for electricity and energy security.

In addition to offshore wind, we own and onshore wind, solar power, energy storage, and bioenergy plants, and also generate revenue by trading energy.

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Our strategy and business model 

Our core strength is offshore wind, thanks to our unique end-to-end expertise in developing, constructing, and operating offshore wind farms. Our strategic aspiration is to maintain our market-leading position in this industry.  
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History and transformation 

Ørsted wasn’t always a renewable energy company – and it wasn’t always call Ørsted. Our history stretches from the 1970s oil crisis to our industry-leading green business transformation, including decades spent pioneering, scaling up, and championing offshore wind.
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Sustainability 

It’s only possible to supply secure, reliable renewable energy if we develop, build, and operate our projects in a way that is environmentally and socially responsible. Our sustainability work focuses on decarbonisation, biodiversity, and community impact.

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