Don’t burn your Christmas tree in the fireplace!
Two Scandinavian traditions that remain strong to this day are the use of a real Christmas tree, and a wood stove to heat…
The status of biofuels in Norway and around the world, 2022
Biofuels are fuels derived from biological materials that can be used to replace petrol, diesel and other fossil-based fuels. If we are to…
Ask a scientist: wood stoves with water jackets
Question: Why don’t Norwegians go for wood stoves with water jackets? Answer: Wood stoves with water jackets are much more common abroad than…
WtE – Producing new energy from old data – a Waste-to-Energy story
Co-authors: Elisa Magnanelli and Cansu Birgen Even though Norway has the goal to decouple economic growth and waste production, the increase in waste…
Biofuels from waste – What is hydrothermal liquefaction and why is it interesting?
Transportation needs to be decarbonized and Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) is a very promising biofuel technology which can help make that happen. There are…
Is it better to light your stove from the top using small wood chips?
We have yet to demonstrate whether it is better to place small wood chips between the logs. Many combinations of wood chips and…