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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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FASIT: 30 years of data on faults and interruptions for the entire Norwegian power system
FASIT is the Norwegian standardized system for registering and reporting faults and interruptions in the entire national power system. For 30 years,...FASIT is the Norwegian standardized system for registering and reporting faults and interruptions in the entire national power system. For 30 years,...
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How can we ensure optimal utilisation of the power grid and its components?
As more of transport, industry, and heating are electrified, the need for reliable transmission capacity and infrastructure increases. At the same...As more of transport, industry, and heating are electrified, the need for reliable transmission capacity and infrastructure increases. At the same...
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Why should we shift from electricity to district heating?
A lack of capacity in the electricity grid is one of the biggest barriers in the transition to a net‑zero society. Large parts of the industrial and...A lack of capacity in the electricity grid is one of the biggest barriers in the transition to a net‑zero society. Large parts of the industrial and...
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Hacking the climate: Can we geoengineer our way out of the climate crisis using solar radiation modification?
Progress on global climate action is too slow. Could tweaking the climate to reflect the sun’s rays away from the Earth enable us to avoid the worse...Progress on global climate action is too slow. Could tweaking the climate to reflect the sun’s rays away from the Earth enable us to avoid the worse...
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GoNorth 2025: Science in a stormy Arctic
GoNorth 2025 brought scientists back to Tromsø after weeks of rough weather and constant adaptation, having mapped, sampled, and observed some of the...GoNorth 2025 brought scientists back to Tromsø after weeks of rough weather and constant adaptation, having mapped, sampled, and observed some of the...
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Why wood-fired heating matters for preparedness
Rising unrest is putting energy supply and preparedness in focus – and wood-fired heating can be part of the solution.Rising unrest is putting energy supply and preparedness in focus – and wood-fired heating can be part of the solution.
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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...