In the 1970s, after experiencing the oil crisis, Denmark decided it needed to cut its dependence on imported fossil fuel. Thirty years later, the small European country produces 20 percent of its energy from the wind. In the first of a new series from Denmark, we take a closer look at its wind turbines. ( Winding up happy ever after ) Fairy tales, scenery, culture, and canals are what tourists expect to find when they come to the gentle country of Denmark. When it comes to rescuing princesses, no one tells it better than Hans Christian Anderson; and when it comes to being buffeted by the wind, no people have more practice than the Danes. Wind Industry Association head of press, Rune Birk Nielsen :” Today we have managed to integrate about 20-21 percent of wind power, and in 2025 we should be able to integrate up to 50 percent. ” ( Ideal for wind power ) Denmark is in the path of the Westerlies, beside the windy North Sea, and has over 400 islands along its 7000km coast. In other words, conditions are ideal for wind-power. ( Wind of change in the air ) The drive from Copenhagen to Lolland – which is one of the four main islands – only takes three hours. In the fields along the way, stacks of freshly baled straw are piled up like sugar cubes. It is windy here. The fields of turnip mustard have yet to be harvested, and there is a fresh smell in the air. You would never guess this used to be an industrial site. ( 500 wind turbines on Lolland ) Nowadays, the Lolland population …