Nordic Energy Research

Projects

Current programmes and projects

We fund research and innovation in the Nordic region and contribute to energy technology policy-making. The many research projects we support are coordinated through our main funding programmes. Use the keywords to filter the activities below.

Status: Active (45) Finished (53)
Keywords: Grids and Markets (50) Nordic Energy Technology Perspectives (44) Solar (36) energy systems (23) Nordic Flagship Projects (21) Baltic (21) renewable energy (20) Energy Policy (19) Aviation and Shipping (18) Biofuels (17) Electric Mobility (17) Carbon-neutral Nordic (15) Climate (15) Carbon negative (15) Land Transport (13) CO2 (12) Wind (11) Faroe Islands (10) Baltic-Nordic (9) Carbon Capture and Storage (9) BENTE (6) Bio-CLC (6) Bio-CCS (6) Flex4RES (6) Industry (6) Green Growth (6) Bioenergy (5) Baltic Energy Technology Perspectives (5) IEA (5) European Union (5)

Nordic Energy Outlooks – The Nordic Energy System Research Programme

Nordic Energy Research and Nordic financiers are funding the Nordic Energy Outlooks - Nordic energy system research Programme (NEOs) to create a forum for collaboration between different groups and institutions researching Nordic energy systems. The Programme will add Nordic and national value by facilitating synthesis of current national research results and benchmarking these on a regional level. Due to the degree of interconnectedness, some topics, – e.g. electricity markets - are best analyzed at a regional level. Bringing together national research…

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Project highlights

Nordic Energy Challenge 2021 – How can sustainable transport enable the Nordic region to become carbon neutral?

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 enhancing Nordic cooperation on sustainable transport. This is where you come in!   Transport is the sector that requires the largest emissions reductions for the Nordic region to achieve carbon neutrality. It is also considered one of the most difficult sectors to decarbonize…

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The Nordic or Nordic-Baltic PhD and Researcher Mobility Programme

Nordic Energy Research is offering support for Nordic or Nordic-Baltic PhD and researcher mobility in the following key areas: digitization, development of the electricity market, energy storage, transport, bioenergy and CCUS. A total of NOK 12,7 million is available for this programme. Of this, NOK 2.7 million is reserved for partners in Nordic-Baltic projects. 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…

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Nordic Clean Energy Scenarios

The project Nordic Clean Energy Scenarios will identify technological solutions to a carbon neutral Nordic region and develop energy scenarios for the Nordic energy sector that will enable the Nordic prime ministers’ commitment of reaching carbon neutrality. On January 25, 2019, the prime ministers of the Nordic countries signed the Declaration on Nordic Carbon Neutrality in which they commit themselves to working towards becoming a carbon neutral region. The Nordic Clean Energy Scenarios project supports this effort by modelling a…

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The three finalist for Nordic Energy Challenge 2020

The jury behind the Nordic Energy Challenge has awarded a winner and second and third place in the 2020 final. Simon Vilms Pedersen from University of Southern Denmark (SDU) with the proposal: On the Road to Nordic Decarbonization 2050 Claire Bergaentzlé, Philipp Andreas Gunkel and Daniel Møller Sneum from Denmark's Technical University (DTU) with the proposal: A sustainable and integrated Nordic region Marianne Zeyringer from University of Oslo (UiO) with the proposal: Unlocking the renewable energy potential in the Nordics

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Nordic Power 2X for Sustainable Road Transport

The Nordic P2X for Sustainable Road Transport assessed the potential for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from road transport within the Nordics by the use of electrofuels. Renewable electricity from wind and solar is growing fast in the Nordics, which gives an opportunity for decarbonising the road transport sector, including both heavy (trucks and buses) and light vehicles (cars, mopeds and motorcycles). The Nordic countries each have ambitious climate goals. Achieving the ambitious targets requires solutions to reduce emissions in…

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Sustainable Transport: aviation, maritime and road

  Nordic Energy Research aims at taking an active part in the green transition by facilitating a joint approach to Nordic challenges, where sustainable transport is one of the focus areas. Through networking groups, research funding and dissemination of information, we facilitate the development of sustainable transport systems and technologies in the Nordic region. The transport sector requires the largest emissions reductions for the Nordics to achieve carbon neutrality. It is also considered one of the most difficult sectors to…

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Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage: An essential technology for facilitating carbon neutrality

The Nordic region has ambitious climate goals and visions that could be achieved using CCUS as a complement to other measures. Nordic Energy Research aims at taking an active part in the green transition by facilitating a joint approach to Nordic challenges, where CCUS is one of the focus areas. Through networking groups, funding research activities and dissemination of information, we facilitate the deployment of CCUS in the Nordic region.   What is the Nordic take on CCUS? The Nordic region has ambitious climate…

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Tracking Nordic Clean Energy Progress

Tracking Nordic Clean Energy Progress is a brief, illustrative report that charts Nordic progress towards a carbon neutral society by highlighting the most prominent trends and examining scenarios where Nordic solutions can have a global impact. The report illustrates – for multiple technologies and key parameters – the latest progress in technology development and penetration, as well as market creation. Nordic Energy Research and the International Energy Agency (IEA) published a Nordic Energy Technology Perspectives (NETP) report in both 2013…

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The jury of the Nordic Energy Challenge 2020

To select the best of these proposals we assembled a jury of highly qualified representatives from Nordic Energy Research and the Nordic energy community, who assessed the submitted proposals and chose the most relevant, complete, comprehensive and innovative contributions. Jury Members Klaus Skytte, Chair of the jury and CEO at Nordic Energy Research. Rune Volla, Director for the department of energy research at the Research Council of Norway and board member of Nordic Energy Research. Marielle Lahti, Senior advisor at…

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Networking group on CCUS

The task of the Networking group on Carbon Capture, Use and Storage (NGCCUS) is during a three years period to promote cooperation and assist governments by following and discussing the development in addition to exchange of information on CCUS in Norden and within the Nordic Baltic 8 (NB8) cooperation. Within the Nordic or Nordic-Baltic PhD and Researcher Mobility Programme, Nordic Energy Research is funding a project on material technologies for post-combustion CO2 capture and utilization network (CCU-net). The project aims…

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The joint Baltic-Nordic Energy Research programme

On Friday the 26th of October 2018 it became clear that all three Baltic countries were ready to enter into the Baltic-Nordic energy research cooperation initiated by Nordic Energy Research (NER). The agreement took the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) where the Baltic States and Nordic Energy Research signalled the will to finance a 24 million NOK research cooperation over four years. Overall aim The overall aim of the Programme is to promote energy research and analysis in the…

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Nordic Energy Equality Network (NEEN)

This project brings together people who are interested in improving gender balance and promoting diversity in energy-related matters in the Nordic and Baltic societies.  There is a general perception that the Nordic countries have a high level of equality and gender balance in the energy sector, as in many other sectors – but statistics and experiences tell a different story. The aim of NEEN is to highlight these issues and develop tools for improving gender balance and diversity in the…

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Baltic Energy Technology Scenarios 2018

Baltic Energy Technology Scenarios 2018 (BENTE) is a scenario-based energy system analysis that explores the changes in the Baltic countries’ energy systems. What are the drivers and their impacts in the following decades? What would be required for the Baltic countries to meet their climate and energy targets in 2030, and what development would lead the Baltics towards a 2°C pathway? The analysis is carried out by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Ea Energy Analyses, in cooperation with…

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Renewable energy supply and storage

How can a small community implement a system based on 100 per cent renewable energy? This series of  reports provide practical guidelines for renewable energy projects, and help communities in sparsely populated areas in their green transition. The Nordic countries have set ambitious targets for implementing renewable energy sources and energy storage, which will move them closer to a sustainable fossil-free energy system. Small communities represent an exciting opportunity for a much faster transition to a system based on 100 per…

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Nordic Green Growth Research and Innovation

The Nordic countries have ambitious climate goals towards 2050. These projects aim to promote green economic growth, sustainability and competitiveness. 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, we need extensive green transitions in all areas of the Nordic societies and economies. We need to promote green economic growth, sustainability and competitiveness both in the public and private sector. The Nordic countries are home…

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Sustainable Jet Fuel for Aviation

Nordic perspectives on the use of advanced sustainable jet fuel for aviation. The report "Sustainable jet fuel for aviation" was launched at a seminar in Oslo on September 1st, 2016. The report presents an overview of the current state in the Nordic countries of the development process for the sustainable jet fuel. The overall aim is to assess to what extent the use of advanced sustainable jet fuel may contribute to GHG reduction and mitigation, as well as identifying the…

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Nordic Energy Technology Perspectives 2016

Nordic Energy Technology Perspectives 2016 (NETP 2016) is a Nordic edition of the International Energy Agency's (IEA) global Energy Technology Perspectives 2016. The report offers a detailed scenario-based analysis of how the Nordic countries can achieve a near carbon-neutral energy system. The Nordic Carbon-Neutral Scenario achieves an 85% reduction of Nordic energy-related CO2 by 2050 (from 1990 levels) at lowest total cost. This takes place in the context of the IEA's global 2-degree scenario and uses the same models and…

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Nordic Energy Technology Perspectives 2013

Read more about the latest edition, Nordic ETP 2016 -------------- News: The IEA and Nordic Energy Research to continue work towards a second edition of the Nordic ETP in 2016. Click to read more. Nordic Energy Technology Perspectives 2013 launched in January 2013, and is the first ever regional edition of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) global publication Energy Technology Perspectives. Download the 2013 report Download the 2013 slides in powerpoint format Download the 2013 figures in excel format Press release 2013…

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Working Group for Renewable Energy

Increasing focus is being placed on the development of renewable energy in all the Nordic countries. The Working Group for Renewable Energy is charged with supporting the Nordic countries' efforts in renewable energy development. The group commissions analyses and provides advice to the Energy Ministers of the Nordic countries

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Sustainable Energy Systems 2050

Sustainable Energy Systems 2050 is the seventh edition of Nordic Energy Research’s main research funding programme, spanning from 2011 to 2014. “While decarbonizing electricity is still a central challenge for much of the world, the Nordic case offers insight into how a clean electricity system can be achieved and how it can facilitate decarbonization of other sectors." - SES 2050 Report The aim of the programme is to develop new knowledge and solutions, supporting the transition to a sustainable energy system in…

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Electricity Market Group

The Electricity Market Group is a working group under the Nordic Council of Ministers, where Nordic Energy Research acts as a secretariat. The group commissions analyses and provides advice to the Energy Ministers of the Nordic countries. The working group consists of experts from the Ministries and energy authorities of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden - the four Nordic countries participating in the common Nordic electricity market

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The Nordic Energy Way Arena

Take part in the high-level Nordic Energy Way Arena on the 12th and 13th of June 2013 in Copenhagen. Participants from research, business and policy are invited to take part and Nordic institutions such as SAS, Mærsk Oil and Gas, Statnett, Tekes and Transnova have already signed up to develop a joint Nordic direction for R&D priorities that can make the region carbon neutral by 2050. The results of the Arena will be documented and conveyed to decision makers across the…

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Energy & Transport Programme

Transport is a critical and pressing challenge in the decarbonisation of our energy systems, and an area with significant potential for innovation and green growth. The Nordic region has a vision of becoming the leading European region for the development, testing and use of more sustainable transportation systems. The Energy & Transport programme is central to this vision. The Energy & Transport programme is funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers, and steered by a Board representing the national energy and…

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Top-level Research Initiative: Sustainable Biofuels

Sustainable Biofuels is one of six sub-programmes of the Top-level Research Initiative – the largest joint Nordic research and innovation programme to date. With 30 million NOK in financing over five years, the Sustainable Biofuels sub-programme aims to promote innovative and sustainable forms of biofuels

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Top-level Research Initiative: Integration of large-scale wind power

Integration of Large-Scale Wind Power is one of six sub-programmes of the Top-level Research Initiative – the largest joint Nordic research and innovation programme to date. With 30 million NOK in financing over five years, the Integration of Large-Scale Wind Power sub-programme supports the development of innovative and sustainable forms of wind energy and its better integration with energy systems

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Northern European Innovative Energy Research Programme

The Northern European Innovative Energy Research Programme (N-INNER) is a programme fostering unconventional and innovative solutions for sustainable energy systems. Nordic Energy Research operates the programme on behalf of the Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Germany and Estonia

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Working Group for Sparsely Populated Areas

The Nordic Council of Ministers’ Working Group for Scarcely Populated Areas has as its main task to support the Nordic countries’ work in securing access to sustainable energy in areas that are either isolated or in the periphery of the central energy grid. This work happens through project activities, the exchange of experiences and the forming of networks across borders

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Nordic Energy Research Programme (2007-2010)

Nordic Energy Research’s main research programme for 2007-2010  had  a total budget of 150 million NOK, with 86 million NOK provided by Nordic Energy Research. The program consisted of 16 high quality cooperative projects. The thematic areas of the program were climate and energy, energy efficiency, renewable energy, hydrogen technology and energy markets. Nordic Energy Research launches new large research programmes every fourth year. From 2011 to 2014 our main research programme is “Sustainable Energy Systems 2050”  focusing on one…

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Nordic-Chinese cooperation (2007-2008)

This project provided a mapping of the Chinese energy innovation system and existing technology cooperation between China and the Nordic countries. Building on this, a number of recommendations were made as to how the Nordic region could take a common approach towards cooperation with China

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Nordic Energy Technology Scoreboard 2010 (2009-2010)

The Nordic Energy Technology Scoreboard provides a tool for understanding the state of low-carbon energy technology development in the Nordic region. It presents a series of indicators for the Nordic region to facilitate comparison and analysis of progress in technology development. The project also provided recommendations for future indicator development

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Nordic Sustainable Intelligent Truck Hub

The project will provide an answer to the question how urban networks can be relieved from heavy trucks by exploring the synergies of a combination of intelligent services for truck parking information for last-mile delivery and ‘urban consolidation centres’. A concept solution will be developed to reduce distribution problems in cities and at the same time solve problems of “wild” parking of trucks in the urban area. By extending the Intelligent Truck Parking (ITP) concept with buffering of Heavey Goods…

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Nordic Comparison on the future of road freight energy efficiency and CO2 emissions

The purpose of this study is to forecast the future of energy efficiency and CO2 emissions of Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian road freight transport until 2016 and 2030 in the light of past and current trends, as well as to recommend policy measures to achieve the energy efficiency and CO2 emission targets. The main deliverable of the project is an online tool for all stakeholders of road freight transport. The online tool contains the main results of the research…

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Alcohol (Spirits) and Ethers as marine fuel

The main goal of the project is to test the use of methanol and di-methyl ether (DME) as shipping fuels in a full-scale pilot project and to find the best environmental and economic alternative for a sustainable and successful maritime transport industry

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Nordic Sustainable Logistics Network

The Nordic Sustainable Logistics Network (or ‘No Slone’) brings together key players from five Nordic countries to establish a common Nordic network dedicated to improving cross-border business collaboration in the area of sustainable logistics. The project builds up a Nordic network that focuses on several different aspects of sustainable logistics. The network will establish an information portal on sustainable logistics, where both project participants and network members can share news. The portal will also be a natural place for other research and…

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Sustainable Transport through improved actor interfaces

This project analyses the interface and the interplay between logistics companies and their customers (goods owners) in order to provide knowledge that can support logistics service providers, goods-owners and supply chain members in their quest for sustainable competitiveness

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Nordic Research and Innovation Area for Energy Programme (2007-2009)

In 2007 Nordic Energy Research commissioned a series of policy studies looking to map and analyse the Nordic Research and Innovation Area (NORIA) within energy, and produce recommendations as to how it can be improved

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The Nordic Way

In October 2012, Nordic Energy Research established an online energy portal – The Nordic Way. This portal will serve as a source of visual information on the Nordic energy sector that is of relevance to decision makers in the field. The Nordic Way builds on the accomplishments of the Nordic Energy Solutions Project (2009-2011)

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Developing more competitive bioenergy systems

This project aims to strengthen the role of Nordic forestry as a contributor to the development of competitive and renewable energy systems. By ensuring a more central place for woody biomass in energy production, the goal of fossil independence by 2050 becomes more accessible

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Smart transmission grid operation and control

This project seeks to develop better tools for addressing the increasing need to move electricity across national borders. More interconnected electricity grids in both the Nordic region and Europe are seen as an important facilitator of more sustainable energy systems, and international cooperation is critical in achieving this vision

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Prediction tools for offshore wind energy generation

This project aims to develop prediction tools for offshore wind energy production in order to make wind power production more reliable and efficient in the future. Offshore wind can play an important role in the transition to more sustainable energy systems, and it is critical to be able to predict the interaction between wind farms in order to optimise production

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Nordic power road map 2050: Strategic choices towards carbon neutrality

The Nordic region has the renewable energy potential necessary to create a fully carbon-neutral electricity system. In this project, researchers will analyse scenarios for the Nordic energy system in 2050 to better understand which policies are best suited to achieve this goal

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Nordic Chinese Energy & Climate Day (2009-2010)

This project aimed to strengthen Nordic-Chinese cooperation in the field of energy technology. This was achieved through the establishment of an expert group and the hoisting of a high-profile conference at the World Expo in Shanghai, China

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Combining solar energy technologies for greater efficiency

This project aims to make solar power production more efficient by combining the two main methods of generating electricity from the sun: photovoltaic and thermal conversion. A high efficiency integrated solar energy converter has potential to achieve larger economic and environmental returns than wind, solar, or geothermal power

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Using solar energy and algae to create cost-effective transport fuels

This project aims to make biofuel production more cost effective by converting solar radiation directly to fuel. Typically, the cost of producing feedstock to make biofuels is a major obstacle to its economic viability. By bypassing parts of the biofuel process and directly synthesising fuel from solar energy, the technology could greatly reduce production costs

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Using CO2 and smart grids to create fuels for heavy transport

This project seeks to develop renewable synthetic fuels from CO2 and electricity using advanced electrolyse techniques. These “CO2 Electrofuels” can become a realistic alternative to biofuels in the heavy transport sector

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Nordic initiative for solar fuel development

This project aims to generate renewable transport fuels using sunlight, carbon dioxide and water. By directly converting solar energy to transport fuels, this technology can be more efficient than using electricity from solar panels, or biofuels from plants

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Cleaner city freight transport

This project will evaluate how electrical freight transport can contribute to cleaner cities in the future. By providing technical solutions, new business models and an overview of environmental costs, the project makes it easier for decision makers to choose sustainable transport solutions

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Nordic incentives for electric cars

This project will map all financial and non-financial incentives available for electric transportation in the Nordic countries and use this information to produce a Nordic calculator for the cost of an electric vehicle

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Electrifying the seaways

This project will provide insight to assist in the design of more environmentally friendly ship traffic systems. Additionally, it will provide research based advice for decision-makers in the development of new international regulations for emission-free ship traffic in the future

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Mapping electric fuel stations

The goal of the project is to establish a common database over the charging infrastructure in the Nordic countries.  Drivers of electric vehicles will be able to get information on charging stations along their route

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Testing the driving range of electrical vehicles

The aim of this project is to improve knowledge on the range of electric vehicles operating  in Nordic countries.  Assessing range and performance of electric vehicles in the challenging Nordic driving conditions will help produce the complete picture of energy use for electric vehicles, and therefore make electric vehicles a more reliable choice for Nordic drivers

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Nordic electric avenue

This project aims to achieve an increased share of electric cars on Nordic streets. In order to reduce environmental problems, a Nordic system for electrical vehicles will be set up, where users travel regionally and internationally using public transportation and cars from electric carpool fleets

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Nordic Wind Integration Research Network

Development of wind power and electricity production from renewable sources continues its fast growth in both Europe and in the Nordic countries. This network will strive to strengthen the collaboration between the Nordic organisations in order to utilise mutual research within wind power

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Wind power operation and maintenance network

This network aims to create a Nordic network for operation and maintenance issues regarding wind power plants

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Integration of wind energy into power grids

This project aims to address key enablers and risk elements for the integration of large amounts of wind energy into the Nordic power grid. Through the facilitation of networks on the integration of wind energy into onshore and offshore grids, the aim is to achieve a better understanding of challenges and needs in this area

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Promoting bioenergy in the Baltic Sea Region

The Bioenergy Promotion project promotes the development of sustainable production and commercialisation of biomass in the Baltic Sea Region. Nordic Energy Research is one of 33 partners from 10 countries in this EU-funded project

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Nordvind

Nordvind is a sub-working group under the Nordic Council of Minister’s Working Group for Renewable Energy.  The group focuses on the conditions for wind power in the Nordic countries, mainly on governments’ planning and procedures for handling applications for wind power projects. Nordic Energy Research acts as secretariat for Nordvind

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Determining reserve production capacities in wind power systems

In order to improve the integration of wind farms into modern power systems, a certain amount of reserve production capacity is required. This research project seeks to determine the optimal amount of extra capacity in the wind power system while taking into account system imbalances and forecasting errors

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DC grids for integration of large scale wind power

To make the use of wind power in the Nordic countries more flexible grids must to a higher extent be interconnected. This research project seeks to study the most promising technical solutions in this area for future large-scale offshore grids. Read more about the project and download the final report

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Improved forecast of wind, waves and icing

This research project seeks to address some of the barriers to large-scale integration of wind energy in the Nordic countries. Through improved forecasts and acquiring an overview of icing conditions, wind farms will have a better chance at contributing to a higher share of renewable energy in the Nordic countries

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SmartGrids European Research Area Network

Grid related challenges in the future are especially related to strong consumer response, large scale supplies of renewable electricity and high levels of distributed generation. This European Research Area Network (ERA-NET) aims meet these challenges through harmonisation and mutual opening of national research programmes. Nordic Energy Research has extensive experience in the field of transnational research, which makes it possible for us to play an active role in facilitating calls for research proposals

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Innovations in bioethanol production technologies

This research project seeks to advance innovations in bioethanol production technologies. By developing more efficient production processes, bioethanol can contribute to securing the future energy supply in the Nordic region

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Testing second generation biofuels

This project aims to use experimental and simulation work to advance knowledge on specific frontiers related high performing bio-based transport fuels

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Improving the feasibility of second generation biofuels

This project aims to improve the production processes for 2nd generation biofuels. Using ‘high gravity’ techniques which have higher raw material concentrations, the project will improve the economic feasibility of this promising technology

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Making liquid fuels from forest wastes

This project aims to increase the profitability of pulp and paper industry by using forestry by-products for producing high-quality renewable fuels

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Analysing cooperation in energy innovation (2007-2008)

This project analysed the innovation systems for energy technology development in the Nordic countries. It gathered a range of indicators to provide a statistical overview of the state of development, and offered an in-depth analysis of cooperation patterns between public and private actors

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Developing a framework to guide energy system transition (2007-2008)

The transition to sustainable energy systems will entail significant changes to our economies and they way they are managed. This project developed an analytical framework to guide this transition, and applied it to various research and policy instruments. The project contributed to the interdisciplinary Nordic Energy Perspectives project

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Assessing the framework conditions for renewable energy (2007-2008)

This project maps the policies, institutions and technologies for renewable energy in the Nordic and Baltic countries. In depth analysis details how these countries have succeeded in increasing the development and deployment of renewable energy technologies, and how they can accelerate this in the future

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Nordic-Russian cooperation (2007-2008)

Russia shares borders with both Finland and Norway, and is a critical factor in the Nordic and European energy systems. This project aimed to provide an overview of the Russian renewable energy landscape aimed at helping Nordic Energy Research and other Nordic actors formulate policies to promote Nordic–Russian cooperation on renewable energy

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Next generation fuel cell materials

This project aims to facilitate the development of fuel cells with low weight, compact design and low cost. A wide implementation of fuel cells will contribute to lower CO2 emissions and improve air quality, especially in urban areas

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Northern Light Emitting Diode initiative

This project brings together a wide range of research fields from materials to social sciences. The participants aim to develop a new type of white Light Emitting Diode (LED) which has a high light quality and is 30% more efficient than common low-energy bulbs

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Creating better membranes for CO2 separation in biofuel production

To increase the efficiency of biofuel production, certain gasses need to be separated from the process. Zeolite membranes are particularly suited to this task, but are not a commercialised technology yet. This project aims to maximise the efficiency of these membranes

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Efficient production of fuels from biomass

Biofuels from cultivated plants or waste products play an important role in reducing the consumption of fossil fuels in the future. This project makes use of an interdisciplinary approach in developing processes for new, biomass-based synthetic fuels

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Converting light and water into Hydrogen

Solar energy is an abundant resource, and hydrogen has potential to be a central energy carrier in our future energy systems. This project aimed to make the production of hydrogen-based fuels using solar energy more cost-efficient

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Using nanotechnology to increase fuel cell durability (2007-2010)

Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) are considered a cornerstone technology for a future hydrogen-based economy. However, high costs of materials and insufficient durability hindered widespread its utilisation.  This project used carbon nanotubes (CNT) and nanofibres (CNF) to increase the durability of this promising technology

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Creating more efficient algae-based biofuels (2008-2010)

In producing biomass fuels, it is important to compare production alternatives for various primary sources. This project aimed at optimising algal culturing as a source for biodiesel production, as algae have several advantages to land based biomass. Algae reproduce several times a day, their lipid content is higher than that of terrestrial plants, algal production does not compete for land with food production

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Developing membranes and conductors for fuel cells (2007-2010)

Materials play a significant role in the efficiency of advanced energy technologies. This project developed highly efficient materials for fuel cells and carbon capture and storage. Activities focused both on membranes for the separation hydrogen and on materials with high electrical conductivity

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Nordic Energy Solutions (2009-2011)

From 2009-2011, Nordic Energy Solutions.org (website no longer in effect, please see www.nordicenergy.org/indicators)  was the Nordic Council of Ministers’ official branding and information portal for Nordic competencies in the sustainable energy sector. The web-based portal presents market-ready solutions, inspirational new projects, as well as research activities and policies from the Nordic region

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Hydrogen and Fuel-Cell Research Network (2004-2008)

Hydrogen and fuel cell technology could play a critical role in a more sustainable transport system. The European Commission financed the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell European Research Area Network (ERA-Net) from 2004 to 2008. 19 different countries and regions participated in the Network, giving participating researchers a large pool of resources. Nordic Energy Research assisted in operating the programme on behalf of the participating countries and the European Union

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Nordic Energy Perspectives and export opportunities (2005-2010)

This project assessed the export potential of clean energy technologies from the Nordic region. It formed a part of the larger Nordic Energy Perspectives (NEP) project, an interdisciplinary forum with the overall goal of demonstrating paths for sustainable development in the Nordic countries

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Nordic-Canadian cooperation (2009-2011)

The Nordic-Canadian Cooperation project aimed to strengthen existing networks with Canada and to promote Nordic solutions within sustainable transport, energy and housing. The Nordic countries and Canada can benefit from increasing their collaboration on environmental issues, founded on the many parallels that can be drawn between Canada and the Nordic region. Similar climate conditions, population density issues and energy concerns, and not least the vast opportunities that lie in growing their green economies, brought the six countries together for CanNord…

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Assessing energy solutions for sparsely populated areas (2004)

Together with local actors from the Faeroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland, Nordic Energy Research studied different alternatives for distributed energy production systems for sparsely populated areas in 2004

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The Icelandic chairmanship project on sustainable transportation (2009-2010)

This project was initiated during the 2009 Icelandic Chairmanship  of the Nordic Council of Ministers, and was a precursor to the Energy and Transport Programme, through which Nordic Energy Research currently funds research within sustainable transportation. The aim of the chairmanship project was to promote the use of renewable energy in the transport systems of the Nordic countries

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Standards for measuring energy use in buildings with district heating (2007-2010)

Efficient energy production requires the ability to compare different sources of primary energy in terms of their wastefulness. This project developed systems, methods and credible data for calculating how much energy is lost along the way from energy production to the end-user in the building sector and how local industry can be a source of heating and cooling

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Scandinavian Hydrogen Highway Partnership (2007-2008)

In cooperation with industry, this network built a strong partnership seeking to accelerate the introduction of hydrogen as a common vehicle fuel in the Scandinavian countries. The project continues with other funding, and has the vision is to make the Scandinavian region one of the first where hydrogen is commercially available from a network of refueling stations

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How climate change will affect the energy sector (2007-2010)

This project improved the decision framework of the Nordic energy sector in the face of the imminent impacts of climate change. Uncertainty about the future of renewable energy resources under climate change is a key issue for the energy sector. While some renewable energy sources may experience an increase in productivity, others may decrease

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Devising policies for integrating electricity from many small sources (2007-2008)

This project aimed to improve the integration of distributed generation as an important tool for developing a well-functioning electricity market in the Nordic region and North-West Russia. Distributed generation means electricity generated from many small energy sources

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Testing organic solar cells (2007-2010)

This project aimed to find ways to enhance our understanding of how best to use organic materials for the conversion of sunlight into electricity. It developed a platform for the evaluation of organic photovoltaic solar cells

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Nordic network for sustainable energy systems in isolated locations (2007-2010)

The Nordic Network for Sustainable Energy Systems in Isolated Locations (NordSESIL.net) created network of stakeholders interested in the use of sustainable energy solutions in communities in isolated parts of Nordic region. Much of the Nordic region, especially to the North and West, is isolated from national grid systems – creating a unique energy challenge

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Nordic graduate school in biofuel science and technology (2007-2010)

Bioenergy is the largest source of renewable energy in the Nordic countries, is also the renewable energy form than can most readily be converted into transport fuels. The Nordic Graduate School in Biofuel Science and Technology played an important role in educating Nordic graduate students in this important field

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Assessing policies for energy market integration (2007-2010)

The further integration of national energy markets is critical in achieving a more sustainable, secure and affordable energy system. This project developed a better understanding of the functioning of energy markets and the implementation and effects of instruments and regulatory regimes

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Nordic Centre of Excellence on Hydrogen Storage Materials (2007-2010)

This Centre of Excellence synthesised, characterised and modelled new materials for use as the primary component in hydrogen storage for mobile applications such as cars and boats

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Nordic Centre of Excellence in Photovoltaics (2007-2010)

The Nordic Centre of Excellence in Photovoltaics (PV) strengthened the cooperation between universities, research institutes and industry in the field of solar energy

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Renewable production of hydrogen using algae (2007-2010)

Hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources is regarded as a highly promising option for energy storage and transportation in the future. This project produced new scientific knowledge related to certain Nordic algae, which has significant potential as a high producer of hydrogen gas

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Analysing the effects of wind energy in the Nordic grid (2007-2010)

Due to environmental concerns, increase in electricity demand and improved wind power economy, the power production from wind energy is growing very fast.  This project aimed to develop models for studying the implications of operating the Nordic grid with a large amount of electric power and energy coming from wind farms

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Improving the energy efficiency of wood-based biofuels (2007-2010)

To avoid the biofuel industry competing with food production, non-edible plants are a more sustainable alternative for raw materials in fuel production. Using Nordic softwood and hardwood, this project aimed to maximise efficiency at every stage of production of wood-based fuel-ethanol

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Automatic meter reading forum (2007-2008)

A common forum was established to encourage cost-effective implementation of Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) solutions in the Nordic countries. By constantly communicating consumption and price information between the electricity meter and the distributor, Automatic Meter Reading allows for much smarter use of electricity

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Arranging the Energy Climate Technology Conference (2007-2009)

This project put on an annual conference, bringing together experts in the energy sector from across the Nordic and Baltic regions to discuss energy issues and topics with a clear focus on future challenges facing the industry

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Adapting fuel cells for cold climates (2007-2009)

The project developed efficient and durable technologies for fuel cell powered vehicles operating in sub-zero environments. The project resulted in a fully operational fuel cell powered forklift and a 40% reduction in production costs

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Making the paper industry more energy efficient (2007-2009)

With rising energy costs, the consequence of saving energy in the mechanical pulping sector has an important impact on the future competitiveness of the Nordic pulp and paper industry. This project aimed to promote increased energy efficiency through new knowledge about essential wood fibers

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Developing strategies and policy recommendations for energy system transitions

This project aims to provide industry and policy makers with insights and analysis to help guide the decision-making process toward a more sustainable energy system in 2050. To meet our energy and climate goals a major transition in energy systems is necessary, which may require fundamental societal changes. This project will present technology opportunities for this transition

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