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Call for proposals: Joint Nordic Hydrogen Research Programme

The call for proposals for the Joint Nordic Hydrogen Research Programme is open.  The programme is funded by Nordic Energy Research together with Business Finland, Icelandic Research Fund, Innovation Fund Denmark, Norwegian Research Council,and Swedish Energy Agency. Background The potential of hydrogen to become a zero-emission energy carrier, storage solution, serve as feedstock and as a fuel for hard-to-abate sectors have become a very attractive option in the quest to reduce CO2-emissions both at EU-level and in the Nordic region. All the Nordic countries -Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland -have…

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INVITATION TO TENDER: Nordic security of supply, energy prices, and the just transition

Nordic Energy Research invites all interested parties to submit an offer for the Invitation to Tender on Nordic security of supply, energy prices, and the just transition. In view of unprecedented energy prices, officials of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden have commissioned an analysis to addresses the Energy Trilemma in a Nordic context – three interlinked challenges in ensuring a secure, affordable, and sustainable energy supply across the region. The winning consultant will present initial findings as a basis…

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INVITATION TO TENDER: Co-use and nature enhancement in Nordic offshore wind farms

Nordic Energy Research invites all interested parties to submit an offer for the tender Co-use and nature enhancement in Nordic offshore wind farms. Denis & Malo Lacroix The objective is to investigate which tendering instruments and partnerships are needed to facilitate co-use/nature enhancement in Nordic offshore wind farms (OWFs), with a view to assist governments in issuing substantive requirements for licensing and choice of locations. Preliminary findings shall be presented at a meeting of Nordic energy ministers on the 24th…

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Call for proposals involving Nordic or Nordic-Baltic PhD and Researcher mobility and Networking activities

Introduction 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 and further the Nordic energy cooperation with the green transition as the new framework. The green transition is a process of changing our production, our way of thought, our investments, and our institutions for a sustainable future. In that future…

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Call for proposals: Research projects within the joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research Program for 2022-2023

Nordic Energy Research is issuing a call for proposals for research projects within the joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research Program. The thematic scope of the call is limited to one (or more) of the following four areas: Decarbonization of the transport sectorEnergy efficiency in buildings and industryEnergy system analysisChallenges and opportunities for regional electricity grids The scope of the call covers technical/natural sciences and social science-based research on energy. These projects should aim at addressing research questions from a Baltic-Nordic perspective…

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Invitation to tender: Baltic-Nordic Roadmap for Cooperation on Clean Energy Technologies

Nordic Energy Research invites all interested parties to submit an offer for the tender: “Baltic-Nordic Roadmap for Cooperation on Clean Energy Technologies”. The purpose of the study is to identify, which clean energy technologies the Baltic and Nordic countries should prioritize and invest in during the coming years, both individually and collectively, to meet the Baltic and the Nordic decarbonization targets as well as EU's. Submission deadline is June 2, at 13.00 CET. Looking to European and global mega-trendsThe study…

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Invitation to Tender: Examples to Accommodate Biodiversity in Nordic Offshore Wind Projects

Nordic Energy Research invites all interested parties to submit an offer for the tender: “Examples to Accommodate Biodiversity in Nordic Offshore Wind Projects”. The purpose of the study is to explore how Nordic offshore wind projects can avoid, reduce, or compensate for biodiversity impacts, and create ecosystem benefits, as a key input to the September 2021 ministerial meeting. Submission deadline is April 19, at 13.00 CET. The selected team will be asked to present a catalogue of examples, illustrating best…

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Invitation to tender: Hydrogen, electro-fuels, CCU and CCS in a Nordic context

Nordic Energy Research invites all interested parties to submit an offer for the tender: “Hydrogen, electro-fuels, CCU and CCS in a Nordic context – current situation and future needs and potentials”. The purpose of the study is to map the conditions, opportunities and challenges for hydrogen, electro-fuels, carbon capture utilization (CCU) and carbon capture storage (CCS). The selected team will be asked to provide an overview of the status of these technologies in the Nordic countries and assess strengths and potential synergies…

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Call for proposals: NordGrid Programme

The call for proposals for the NordGrid Programme is open. The program is financed by Nordic Energy Research together with The Swedish Energy Agency, Innovation Fund Denmark and Business Finland. In this first call, the applicants are invited to investigate how to; Decrease the future digital vulnerability of the Nordic Transmission system. Development of modern strategies for monitoring and automatic control of the Nordic power system, moving decisions closer to real time operations, as well as big data management to…

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Call for proposals: Nordic Energy Outlooks – The Nordic Energy System Research Program

The call for proposals for the Nordic Energy Outlooks – Nordic energy system research Programme (NEOs) is open. The program is financed by Nordic Energy Research together with The Research Council of Norway, The Danish Energy Agency, and The Swedish Energy Agency. The program is divided into four work packages (WPs) which are analyzed by selected research environments in collaboration with Nordic Energy Research and a project lead institution. The work package is led by a project lead institution -…

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Joint Call 2020 (MICall20) on digital transformation for green energy transition – Nordic and Baltic applicants

The European Joint Programming Platform ERA-Net Smart Energy Systems (JPP ERA-Net SES) in collaboration with the global Mission Innovation Initiative is launching the Joint Call 2020 on digital transformation for green energy transition ("MICall20"). Nordic Energy Research participates as funding partner in the Joint Call 2020 (MICall20) to support Nordic and Baltic project partners. The Nordic Council of Minister’s vision is to make the Nordic-Baltic region the most integrated region in the world by 2030, and digitalisation has an important…

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Invitation to tender: “Market design options for procurement of flexibility”

Nordic Energy Research is inviting applications to tender for a study of cost/benefits and possible solutions for procurement of DSO flexibility in the Nordics. The study will provide a general overview of flexibility needs for the DSOs within the Nordic countries, and give insight on: the amount of flexibility available to electricity markets in the Nordics the DSO need for flexibility in their system both short- and long-term the market design options for procurement of flexibility for DSO needs The…

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Call for proposals: Nordic Maritime Transport and Energy Research (2021-2023)

Nordic Energy Research is issuing a call for proposals for research projects under the Nordic Maritime Transport Energy Research programme. The research  programme  will be organized with a  theme considered to provide common interest for all Nordic countries intended to complement rather than duplicate national R&D  programme.   This Nordic collaboration should create outcomes and impact of greater value for the countries involved than could be achieved through national activities alone.  Alternative fuels and propulsion systems (energy vectors) with low-carbon impact   Concepts utilizing hydrogen, ammonia or other…

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Research projects within the joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research Programme for 2020-2022

Nordic Energy Research is issuing a call for proposals for research projects under the joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research programme. The thematic scope of the call is limited to one (or more) of the four areas of key interest for the Baltic-Nordic Energy Research Programme: Decarbonisation of the transport sector Energy efficiency in buildings and industry Energy system analysis Challenges and opportunities for regional electricity grids The scope of the call covers technical/natural sciences and social science-based research on energy. These…

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Invitation to tender – The Joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research Programme

Initiated by Nordic Energy Research and developed in collaboration with the Baltic States’ ministries responsible for the energy sector, the joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research programme establishes a collaborative energy research programme across the two regions. Now we are issuing an “invitation for tender” for Heat pump potential in the Baltic States. The thematic scope The purpose of the study is to gather and examine data and information on heat and cooling sources, small and large scale heat pump and electric…

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

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 and further the Nordic energy cooperation with the green transition as the new framework. Final submission date:  3rd of June 2020, 13:00 (CEST) Aim of the call The call is being launched to promote collaboration and coordination of energy research in…

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Call for proposals under Accelerating CCUS Technologies (ACT)

Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), involves the capture of carbon dioxide (CO2) from fuel combustion or industrial processes, the transport of this CO2 via ship or pipeline, and either its use as a resource to create valuable products or services or its permanent storage deep underground in geological formations. CCS is an essential technology for achieving negative emissions, which is possible when the CO2 captured comes from bio-based processes or directly from the atmosphere. Together with Accelerating CCS Technologies…

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Invitation to Tender: Nordic Sustainable Aviation

Emissions from aviation accounts for around 3 percent of the EU's total CO2-emissions. According to the European Commission, air transportation is expected to increase by 43 percent in 2030 compared to 2015. In order to achieve climate neutrality and the objectives of the Paris agreement, it is essential that aviation in the long term becomes CO2-neutral. During 2019, the focus on sustainability and climate has been increased in the Nordic Council of Ministers. On 25 January 2019, the Nordic Prime…

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Nordic P2X for Sustainable Road Transport

The goal of Nordic P2X for sustainable road transport is to assess the potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from road transport in the Nordic region using different forms of electrode fuels. On January 25, 2019, the prime ministers in Finland, Iceland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark signed the "Declaration on Nordic Carbon Neutrality" where they committed to working towards a carbon neutral Nordic region. As part of this commitment, the prime ministers are stepping up Nordic cooperation to decarbonise…

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Invitation to tender – Nordic Clean Energy Scenarios 2020

Nordic Energy Research invites to tender for the project Nordic Clean Energy Scenarios 2020 (NCES2020). The project will deliver neutral, un-biased, non-prescriptive analysis to provide solid, scientific input to the political debate on energy technology and a carbon neutral Nordic region. It will develop carbon neutral Nordic scenarios and CO2 pathways, that are compatible with limiting climate change to below 1.5oC, to assist the efforts expressed by the Nordic prime ministers “to assessing in 2020 the scenarios for how the…

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

Nordic Energy Research is now offering support for Nordic and Nordic-Baltic PhD and researcher mobility in key areas that Nordic Energy Research has identified as most relevant for Nordic Energy Research cooperation: digitalisation, development of the electricity market, energy storage, transport, bioenergy and CCUS. The aims and objectives of the PhD and researcher mobility projects are: to develop, facilitate and create a more concrete framework for collaboration and co-operation between higher education institutions, research institutions and industry in the Nordic…

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Joint Call 2019 on Energy Storage Solutions (“MICall19”)

A fundamental transformation of our energy systems towards a sustainable, low carbon and climate-friendly economy that is designed to last is required to meet the obligations of the Paris agreement. Achieving a largely decarbonised energy system by 2050 will require the integration of many new energy solutions and ‘first of a kind’ technologies. To exploit the full potential of renewable energy sources, new, holistic solutions for energy storage are critical. As renewable energy sources are inherently variable, storage of surplus…

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Invitation to tender – The joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research programme

Nordic Energy Research is issuing an "invitation for tender" for  two specific reports under the joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research programme. Thematic scope The thematic scope of the reports are: Transport statistical data and projections in the Baltic States “The focus area for this task is to examine transport statistical data and projections, including vehicle stock, demand within country borders (passenger-km, tonne-km) and vehicle efficiency. This study should map the transport statistical data and projections, including vehicles stock, demand within country…

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Action Plan for establishing a Nordic Research Programme for Heavy Road Transport

CO2-emissions from heavy road transport are steadily increasing and have contributed greatly to the growth in global oil consumption in recent years. Globally, oil demand from trucks (i.e. light commercial vehicles, medium-duty trucks and heavy-duty trucks) increased by 4 mb/d between 2000 and 2017. After cars, trucks are the main consumer of oil at almost 16 mb/d in 2017. Meanwhile EU regulation is about to be passed setting mandatory targets for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) in the EU. There is an…

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Communicating the results of the Nordic Flagship Projects

Nordic Energy Research has financed 3 Nordic Flagship Projects which are coming to completion at the end of 2019. These projects each focus on a different aspect of reducing carbon emissions and have produced a large amount of academic research within their specific fields. As the projects come to a close our task is now to translate key results they have produced into simple but compelling messages, and communicate these messages to the general public. We are seeking the services…

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Call for proposals: The joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research programme

Nordic Energy Research is issuing a call for proposals for research projects under the joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research programme. Thematic scope The thematic scope of the call is limited to one (or more) of the four areas of key interest for the Baltic-Nordic Energy Research Programme: Decarbonisation of the transport sector Energy efficiency in buildings and industry Energy system analysis Challenges and opportunities for regional electricity grids The scope of the call covers technical/natural sciences and social science-based research on…

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Call for proposals: Planning grants within energy research 2019

Nordic Energy Research is issuing a call for proposals for planning grants within energy research.  We are seeking innovative, high quality, cross-disciplinary pre-proposals on relevant topics corresponding to existing international calls on themes relating to renewable energy, energy systems, sustainable energy transition and similar energy-related topics. Each pre-proposal may apply for a planning grant of NOK 50 000 maximum.  Incoming applications will be assessed continuously, and successful pre-proposals will receive funding shortly after they have been approved. The call closes…

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TENDER – Distributed energy production and self-consumption in the Nordics

Distributed electricity production and self-consumption is increasing as an alternative and a supplement to conventional, centralized electricity production. The proposal for a revised EU-directive on renewable energy (RED II) addresses self-consumption and renewable energy communities. More information about the development and effects of distributed electricity production and self-consumption in the Nordics (including non-EU countries Iceland and Norway) will be useful to governments and stakeholders. Negotiations on the amendment of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) indicate that member states may have…

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Call for proposals for planning grants within energy research

The Nordic countries have adopted ambitious energy and climate goals, in some cases even beyond EU targets, to reduce carbon emissions and the dependence of fossil fuels. In the effort to achieve these goals, a lot can be gained from Nordic and international collaboration. With this call for planning grants, Nordic Energy Research aspires to facilitate this process by bringing researchers and other relevant actors together, and support them in the planning of proposals for international calls. (more…)

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Joint call of €8.5 million for transnational smart grids projects

ERA-Net Smart Grids Plus launches a call for proposals for European transnational projects on smart grids. European research consortia are invited to submit project proposals by 14 November 2017, 14:00 CET. Nordic Energy Research, in cooperation with NordForsk, is facilitating the call process on behalf of the ERA-Net Smart Grids Plus partners. This initiative will, beyond the funding made available for projects, also implement advanced and innovative follow-up, monitoring and transfer activities to create an ERA-Net Smart Grids Plus Knowledge…

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Call for tenders – Baltic Energy Technology Scenarios

Nordic Energy Research is currently inviting bids for a study on the Baltic energy system and GHG-emissions, Baltic Energy Technology Scenarios (BENTE) The focus area for this task is to examine different scenarios for how the Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) can achieve their climate and energy targets in the most cost efficient way. The study will build on NERs work with, and supplement, the Nordic Energy Technology Perspectives 2016 (NETP 2016). Therefore, the study will use modelling tools that…

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Call for tenders – Energy in the West Nordic areas and the Arctic, data collection and scenario analysis

Nordic Energy Research is currently inviting bids for a study on Energy in West Nordic areas and the Arctic, i.e. Greenland, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen, Svalbard and Arctic ocean areas nearby. A cost efficient and sustainable development of society can be shaped through regional analysis of future energy system. The focus area for this task is to explore the energy system and development of this towards 2035 in the West Nordic areas and the Arctic. The energy system covers…

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Call for tenders – two projects on demand side flexibility in the Nordic Electricity Market

On behalf of the organization of Nordic energy regulators, NordREG, Nordic Energy Research is currently inviting bids for studies concerning demand side flexibility and storage in the Nordic electricity market. On behalf of the organization of Nordic energy regulators, NordREG, Nordic Energy Research is currently inviting bids for studies concerning demand side flexibility and storage in the Nordic electricity market. The topic of demand side flexibility in the electricity market has been explored over the last years in both Nordic…

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Joint call of €25 million for transnational smart grids projects (CLOSED)

ERA-Net Smart Grids Plus launches a call for proposals for European transnational projects on smart grids. European research consortia are invited to submit project proposals by 15 June 2016, 14:00 CEST. Nordic Energy Research, in cooperation with NordForsk, is facilitating the call process on behalf of the ERA-Net Smart Grids Plus partners. This initiative will, beyond the funding made available for projects, also implement advanced and innovative follow-up, monitoring and transfer activities to create an ERA-Net Smart Grids Plus Knowledge…

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Nordic green growth research and innovation programme (CLOSED)

The Nordic countries have committed themselves to ambitious climate goals towards 2050 in terms of developing energy efficient and low-carbon societies. To achieve these goals, extensive green transitions are needed in all areas of the Nordic societies and economies, facilitated by promoting green economic growth, sustainability and competitiveness in both the public and the private sectors. The Nordic countries have committed themselves to ambitious climate goals towards 2050 in terms of developing energy efficient and low-carbon societies. To achieve these goals…

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Joint call of €40 million for transnational smart grids projects (CLOSED)

ERA-Net Smart Grids Plus launches a call for proposals for European transnational projects on smart grids. European research consortia are invited to submit Project Outlines by 8 April 2015. Nordic Energy Research, in cooperation with NordForsk, is facilitating the call process on behalf of the ERA-Net Smart Grids Plus partners. This initiative will, beyond the funding made available for projects, also implement advanced and innovative follow-up, monitoring and transfer activities to create an ERA-Net Smart Grids Plus Knowledge Community that…

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Nordic Flagship Projects call – Full proposals (CLOSED)

Update 29.09.2015: Nordic Energy Research enters into contract with three Nordic Flagship Projects Update 23.03.15: The Board of Nordic Energy Research invited 10 projects to the full proposal phase. Please find these projects listed below. Ambitious and high-profile Nordic projects This call of 80 million NOK aims to support three to five Nordic Flagship Projects of up to four years in length. These ambitious and high profile projects will address interdisciplinary research questions from a Nordic perspective, contributing to the…

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Call for tenders – Peak load capacity in a Nordic perspective (CLOSED)

Nordic Energy Research is currently calling for tenders for consultants interested in performing an analysis for the Nordic Electricity Market Group. The analysis will look to evaluate and propose measures that facilitates the transition to market-based solutions in responding to peak load capacity, generation adequacy and demand management in the Nordic region. The results will be communicated to the Nordic Council of Ministers in autumn 2015. Deadline for tenders is set at 15th of August 2014, at 16.00 CEST. For more information and…

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Nordic Energy Technology Perspectives 2016 (CLOSED)

This call text outlines an open call for research participation in the “Nordic Energy Technology Perspectives 2016” project, financed by Nordic Energy Research. The deadline for submissions is 08:00 CET, Friday June 6th 2014. Download the Call Text to the right. Proposals are encouraged but not required to use Nordic Energy Research formatting guidelines, which will be distributed by email upon request. ATTENTION: The call text has been updated as of May 12th 2014. The updates correct four minor errors…

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SmartGrids ERA-Net (CLOSED)

The SmartGrids ERA-Net launches a new call for applied research projects In order to support joint European research on smart grid issues, the SmartGrids ERA-Net launches its 3rd call for research projects. The following countries are taking part in the call: Croatia, Denmark, Poland, Norway, Sweden and Turkey. The total funding budget is set at € 3 200 000.  Focus areas of the 3rd SmartGrids ERA-Net call are: Efficient operation of active distribution networks; Smart retail and consumer technologies and services…

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Call for tenders – Demand response analysis within the Nordic electricity market (CLOSED)

Nordic Energy Research is currently calling for tenders for consultants interested in performing an analysis for the Nordic Electricity Market Group.  (more…)

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Energy & Transport – Sustainable Freight (CLOSED)

The second call for proposals in the Energy & Transport programme was for Sustainable Freight Transportation. The application deadline expired September 15th 2011

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Sustainable Energy Systems 2050 (CLOSED)

The Sustainable Energy Systems 2050 call was a two-stage process, with the first round closing for applications in December 2010. A funding decision was made based on second round proposals in May 2011

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Energy & Transport – Electric Transportation (CLOSED)

The first call for proposals in the Energy & Transport programme was for Electric transportation. The application deadline expired November 1st 2010

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