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Norwegian wind power from a German perspective
Prof. Dr. Hans-Gerd Busmann from Fraunhofer has held a residency for three months at NOWITECH, where he has been collaborating with John Olav Tande...Prof. Dr. Hans-Gerd Busmann from Fraunhofer has held a residency for three months at NOWITECH, where he has been collaborating with John Olav Tande...
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SHOPping for Hydropower-value
Hydropower accounts for about 50 % of the electricity production in the North Pool area and 99 % of Norwegian production. It is estimated that every...Hydropower accounts for about 50 % of the electricity production in the North Pool area and 99 % of Norwegian production. It is estimated that every...
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Can the power system become SF₆-free by 2050?
SF₆-free circuit breakers can help reduce emissions from the power system, but achieving a completely SF₆-free grid by 2050 presents significant...SF₆-free circuit breakers can help reduce emissions from the power system, but achieving a completely SF₆-free grid by 2050 presents significant...
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What is the status of phasing out SF6 gas in switchgear and circuit breakers?
The work to replace circuit breakers in the power grid that contain SF6 is underway, but the jungle of rules, regulations and possible exemptions is...The work to replace circuit breakers in the power grid that contain SF6 is underway, but the jungle of rules, regulations and possible exemptions is...
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COP30: Circular Bioeconomy
A circular bioeconomy is about utilising biological resources more efficiently and creating value with a lower climate footprint. Norway has abundant...A circular bioeconomy is about utilising biological resources more efficiently and creating value with a lower climate footprint. Norway has abundant...
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COP30: Maritime Transport
The maritime sector accounts for significant greenhouse gas emissions globally. To achieve zero emissions, the industry must combine energy...The maritime sector accounts for significant greenhouse gas emissions globally. To achieve zero emissions, the industry must combine energy...
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COP30: Offshore Wind
Offshore wind has enormous global potential and can become a cornerstone of the future renewable energy system. The technology enables the generation...Offshore wind has enormous global potential and can become a cornerstone of the future renewable energy system. The technology enables the generation...
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COP30: Hydrogen
The implementation of hydrogen and its derivatives as energy carriers is essential to achieving global climate goals. As a flexible, zero-emission...The implementation of hydrogen and its derivatives as energy carriers is essential to achieving global climate goals. As a flexible, zero-emission...
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How can we solve the power grid’s major land-use challenge?
Superconducting cables can eliminate power loss, reduce land use, and protect biodiversity.Superconducting cables can eliminate power loss, reduce land use, and protect biodiversity.
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COP30: Sustainable Cooling
Cooling and heating are two sides of the same coin – both are essential parts of a modern society. Whether for comfort cooling in buildings, food...Cooling and heating are two sides of the same coin – both are essential parts of a modern society. Whether for comfort cooling in buildings, food...
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COP30: Collaboration with the Global South
To succeed with the green transition, solutions must be adapted to the needs of low- and middle-income countries. This requires a holistic approach in...To succeed with the green transition, solutions must be adapted to the needs of low- and middle-income countries. This requires a holistic approach in...
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions from hydropower operation – measuring the carbon cycle impact
Sustainability reporting and climate accounting is increasingly relevant for hydropower producers globally. But what levels of emission should be...Sustainability reporting and climate accounting is increasingly relevant for hydropower producers globally. But what levels of emission should be...