The island's energy

The island's energy

• Description

  The Island's Energy is a guided behind-the-scenes experience that provides insight into how Vejrø functions as a self-sufficient island powered by an integrated microgrid.

  Participants are introduced to the island's energy infrastructure and systems thinking—how renewable energy production, storage, distribution, and consumption are designed to work together in balance. The experience provides a clear understanding of how energy decisions are made in a small, confined system and what lessons can be learned from operating an island as a closed and robust circuit.

  The tour connects technology with context. You will gain insight into how energy supports everyday life on the island—from agriculture and food production to hospitality and operations—and how resource awareness shapes both design and behavior.

  Island Energy is not a technical deep dive, but a practical and accessible introduction to microgrid thinking, system integration, and real-world application—demonstrated in a live, working environment.

• Included

  • Return trip between Kragenæs Harbor and Vejrø Marina

  • Guided tour of Vejrø's microgrid and energy systems

  • Introduction to the island's renewable energy production, storage, and distribution

  • Insight into system design, energy balance, and operational decisions

  • Time for questions, dialogue, and shared reflection

  • Lunch based on the island's and season's ingredients

  • Dinner and breakfast during your stay, prepared with a focus on seasonality and quality ingredients

• Program

  Day 1 – Energy systems and context

  • Arrival at Vejrø and check-in

  • Welcome and introduction to Vejrø as a self-sufficient island and integrated microgrid

  Guided walking tour of the island's energy infrastructure, including:

  • Renewable energy production

  • Energy storage and distribution

  • Load balancing and operational priorities

  • Discussion about why the microgrid is designed the way it is and what the system enables

  • Lunch based on the island's and season's ingredients

  Afternoon session focusing on:

  • How energy supports agriculture, food production, hospitality, and daily operations

  • Trade-offs, limitations, and real operational challenges

  • Time for questions, dialogue, and reflection

  • Farm-to-table dinner and overnight stay in suites

  Day 2 – Systems thinking and transferability

  • Breakfast

  Morning session focusing on:

  • The robustness, autonomy, and decision-making processes of the microgrid

  • Experiences from operating a closed energy system

  Ongoing dialogue and reflection on:

  • Energy in practice – the interplay between behavior, design, and everyday use

  Perspective session focusing on:

  • Which elements can be transferred to other islands, locations, or development projects

  • Where scaling creates opportunities – and where it increases complexity

  • Lunch

  • Final dialogue and summary

  • Departure from Vejrø