Nordic Energy Research

Carbon Neutral Nordics

Three Nordic flagship projects funded by Nordic Energy Research present practical, research-based solutions for a carbon-neutral Nordic region. Each project looks at a different aspect of reducing CO2 emissions.

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Tracking Nordic Clean Energy Progress – 2020 edition

This second edition of Tracking Nordic Clean Energy Progress provides updated figures and statistics, as well as a new section on the energy transition in Europe and the rest of the world. It is a brief, illustrative report that tracks the Nordic progress towards a carbon neutral society by highlighting the larger trends and by showcasing where Nordic solutions could have a global impact. A new section in Tracking Nordic Clean Energy Progress 2020 compares the Nordic energy system to…

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Three projects launched to address common Baltic-Nordic energy challenges

The first round of calls for the joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research programme is now completed, and three projects are selected to receive funding:   Fast, flexible and secure decarbonisation of the Baltic states – possible progress in the next Ten years Integrating energy sufficiency into modelling of sustainable energy scenarios Knowledge sharing on NZEB buildings in the Nordic-Baltic region About the programme The joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research programme was officially implemented the 26th of October 2019 when the Baltic Countries…

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Post-COVID19 for EVs: Will electrification suffer or benefit?

Webinar Nordic EV Summit: Thursday April 23rd at 3PM (GMT+2) The Nordic EV Summit proudly announce a new series of webinars about the transition to electric mobility. Join to meet the leading EV experts who will share their insights on how the virus outbreak will impact the much-needed electrification of transport. Part I: We will start off with two of the topmost experts on EVs, namely Julia Poliscanova and Colin McKerracher, and ask them in what way sales of EVs will be affected…

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Nordic Energy Challenge

The Nordic countries have a unique and long-standing cooperation on energy, which has created a solid foundation for the development of a sustainable and secure energy supply in the region. Now it is time to take the next step in furthering the Nordic cooperation on energy, with the green transition as the new framework. Nordic Energy Research wants to shape innovative research and promote new ideas with exciting perspectives which, in turn, can bring added value to the Nordic region…

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Call for proposals involving Nordic or Nordic-Baltic PhD and researcher mobility and network activities

The call is being launched to promote collaboration and coordination of energy research in the Nordic and Nordic-Baltic regions through mobility and networking grants for PhD students and researchers. The aims and objectives of PhD and researcher mobility projects are: to develop, facilitate and create frameworks for collaboration and cooperation between research groups at higher education institutions, research institutions or industry in the Nordic and Nordic-Baltic regions; to offer mobility support to PhD-students and researchers and to facilitate the creation…

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Save the Date – November 3-4 in Oslo

The Nordic Energy Research Forum showcases state-of-the-art energy research collaboration in the Nordic countries. The focus of this year’s event is whether a carbon neutral Nordic region is compatible with the Nordic countries’ energy and climate targets for 2030. We address the challenges and opportunities ahead in becoming the world’s most sustainable and integrated region. Some examples of Nordic issues to be highlighted are: Are the Nordics on track towards the goals of the Paris Agreement? How do we increase…

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Experts gather to discuss energy and shipping

26-27 February 2020.  Maritime experts from the government sector, industry, civil society and academia gathered in Malmö to discuss energy use in shipping.  The workshop “Prospects for energy and maritime transport in the Nordic region” was organised by the International Transport Forum (ITF), the World Maritime University (WMU) and Nordic Energy Research. ITF also has a webpage dedicated to this event: ITF-website.   The workshop examined different options available to policymakers and industry for decarbonising the shipping sector.  Participants discussed how…

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Sustainable use of biomass for heating and transport fuel

In the last ten years, the share of renewables in the total primary energy demand of the Nordic region has increased sharply. The growth is mainly due to an increased use of bioenergy.  It is widely believed that, in order to reach carbon neutrality, the use of bioenergy should continue to grow.  But the sustainability of biomass for energy is still debated and the issue is complex. Some analysts expect biomass to provide large amounts of clean energy at acceptable…

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State of the Nordic Region 2020 -released.

  State of the Nordic Region 2020 gives you a unique look behind the scenes of the world’s most integrated region, comprised of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, along with the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Åland. The bi-annual "State of the Nordic Region" was released on 3rd February. The report presents a series of facts and figures showing the current state of play within core socioeconomic sectors, including demography, labour market and economy. In addition, you can read about…

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Can the Nordics lead the way in Sustainable aviation? – new study released

Nordic Energy Research has worked on Sustainable aviation since 2016 when we commissioned a study on Sustainable Jet-fuels for aviation. This report resulted in a series of workshops and conferences co-organized by  Nordic Energy Research and Nordic Initiative for Sustainable Aviation. We have experienced an increasing sense of urgency within the aviation industry to find low- to no-carbon solutions. Customers, and especially youth are increasingly opting out of flying. In Sweden, a new phrase - Flygskam - have made its…

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