Nordic Energy Challenge 2026
Theme: Powering Nordic AI
Nordic Energy Challenge
Since 2020, Nordic Energy Research has arranged the annual Nordic Energy Challenge, which each year focuses on a selected energy theme.
Nordic Energy Challenge 2026: Powering Nordic AI
The Nordic energy system is entering a new era, where artificial intelligence (AI) can accelerate the green transition, strengthen resilience, and improve everyday energy use. With world-leading digital infrastructure, ambitious climate goals, and a strong tradition of trust and cooperation, the Nordics are uniquely positioned to shape how AI serves society through energy. The opportunities are significant, but so are…
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Nordic Energy Challenge
Duration: 2020 – ongoing
Funding: 100 000 NOK (annually)
Funder: Nordic Energy Research
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Ingrid Helene Garmann Johnsen
Senior Adviser
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Nordic Energy Challenge 2025
Theme: Powering Nordic Equality
Winners of the Nordic Energy Challenge 2025
Meet Nordic Energy Challengers Cecilia Wallmark and Jim Allansson
Meet Nordic Energy Challengers Shan He and Xin Sui
A just energy transition must also be a gender-equal one
Nordic Energy Challenge 2024
Theme: Citizen Engagement
“A Nordic way of doing the energy transition”
Semi-finalists in the Nordic Energy Challenge 2024
Get inspired by last year’s Nordic Energy Challenge winners
A unique invitation to engage Nordic citizens in the green transition
Nordic Energy Challenge 2023
Theme: Energy and Security
“We celebrated like engineers, discussing new ideas”
Top three finalists of Nordic Energy Challenge 2023
Meet Nordic Energy Challenger Foivos Maniatis and Ignacio Javier Moreno Roche
Meet Nordic Energy Challenger Laura Bocanegra
Nordic Energy Challenge 2022
Theme: Energy in the Arctic
Presenting the winner of Nordic Energy Challenge
Great interest in the Nordic Energy Challenge
Meet the jury of the Nordic Energy Challenge 2022
“Nordic Energy Challenge is an excellent platform to gain global visibility”
Nordic Energy Challenge 2021
Theme: Sustainable Transport
Dr. Krishnaswamy Sankaran wins Nordic Energy Challenge 2021
Presentation of the Jury – Nordic Energy Challenge 2021
Five innovative ideas continue in the Nordic Energy Challenge 2021
Join the Nordic Energy Challenge 2021
Nordic Energy Challenge 2020
Theme: Green energy transition
The three finalist for Nordic Energy Challenge 2020
