DONG Energy and Siemens Wind Power enter into agreement on testing of the wind turbines of the future

DONG Energy and Siemens Wind Power (”Siemens”) have entered into an agreement
under which Siemens will supply test turbines for research and development
purposes to DONG Energy.The agreement is part of DONG Energy's establishment of
a new demonstration programme for offshore wind turbines.

Siemens will supply two newly developed 6.0 MW offshore wind turbines.Besides
generating more power, the new turbines are expected to be easier to maintain,
as they are based on gearless, direct drive technology.The introduction of this
new turbine is a significant step towards making offshore wind power more
competitive.The two 6 MW turbines can be installed at DONG Energy's
demonstration sites in the UK and Denmark.

Furthermore, as part of the test programme, Siemens will supply an updated
version of Siemens' 3.6 MW turbine with a 120-metre rotor for use at DONG
Energy's Avedøre Holme test site.

”DONG Energy's leading market position in offshore wind power is based on the
company's long-standing unique skills in the development, construction and
operation of offshore wind farms.Demonstration activities play an important
role in the retention and development of these skills.For DONG Energy, the
implementation of new, more efficient, technologies and optimised concepts and
processes is an important element in reducing the costs of offshore wind,” says
Anders Eldrup, CEO of DONG Energy.

As part of the demonstration programme, a number of tests will be carried out
on the turbines with a view to observations and test results being used in the
work connected with the development of DONG Energy's future offshore wind
farms.

The total investment for DONG Energy related to the construction of the three
turbines is expected to amount to around DKK 450 million.

The information provided in this announcement does not change the previous
financial guidance for the 2010 financial year or the announced expected
investment level.



For further information, contact:



Media Relations

Andreas Krog

+45 9955 2023



Investor Relations

Morten Hultberg Buchgreitz

+45 9955 9750





DONG Energy is one of the leading energy groups in Northern Europe. We are
headquartered in Denmark. Our business is based on procuring, producing,
distributing and trading in energy and related products in Northern Europe. We
have approx. 6,000 employees and generated just under DKK 50 billion (EUR 6.6
billion) in revenue in 2009. For further information, see www.dongenergy.com

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