Nordic Energy Research

Highlights from 2024! As 2024 is coming to a close, Nordic Energy Research can summarise an active year with many research programmes, calls, reports, and events. Some highlights from the year: ▪️ The launch of the new Nordic Maritime Transport and Energy Research Programme and the Bioenergy Value Chain Programme. ▪️ New calls in the Nordic Energy Research Mobility Programme ▪️ The publication of the first Nordic mapping and hydrogen valleys as well as a new digital tool: https://lnkd.in/d9eHz_JJ ▪️ An updated report on energy savings from ecodesign and energy labelling policies in the Nordic countries: https://lnkd.in/dC4uTvCq ▪️ The Nordic Green Transport Forum in Gothenburg, Sweden. Resulting in six new recommendations for a green transport sector: https://lnkd.in/dK5Fc4CT ▪️ Hosting events with a Nordic energy focus on the Scandinavian democracy festivals, Arctic Circle Assembly, Mission Innovation and COP29, among many others. Don't forget to follow us for upcoming calls, reports and events. We wish our followers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Or as we say in the Nordics: god jul, glaedelig jul, gleðileg jól, gleðilig jól, hyvää joulua, juullimi pilluarit!

“Why is it so challenging to change energy behaviour?” This question will be addressed by Arne Johan Vetlesen during the Nordic Energy Efficiency Conference on 30 January in Oslo. As Professor of Philosophy at the Universitetet i Oslo (UiO), Vetlesen invites us to consider whether we need a new narrative about what energy efficiency truly means, from a philosophical perspective. “The most cost-effective way to save energy is simply not to use it. But if it's so straightforward, why is it so challenging to change energy behaviour? Is smaller always better? Are we ignoring the climate crisis while turning a blind eye to the plastic polluting of our oceans?” says Vetlesen. In addition to the philosophical aspects, the conference will explore insights from consumers, the industry, and policy analysis, on energy efficiency in the Nordics. The conference will also feature speakers such as: ● Peter Bach, Consultant ● Kjetil Lund, Director, NVE ● Roberta Moschetti, Research Scientist, SINTEF ● Klaus Skytte, CEO, Nordisk Energiforskning ● Kasper Mogensen, CEO, Big2Great ● Kati Ruohomäki, Chief Policy Adviser, Elinkeinoelämän keskusliitto EK – Confederation of Finnish Industries ● Christopher Markhus Poots, Manager, Oslo Economics ● Hilde Sandvik (moderator) Sign up for the conference at: https://lnkd.in/dagZpmUg See the conference programme at: https://lnkd.in/dvf3zmjJ

💻 Call webinar for the Bioenergy Value Chain Programme On 7 January, the second information webinar for the call Bioenergy Value Chain Programme will be held on Teams. Nordisk Energiforskning and Nordic Forest Research (SNS) invite everyone interested in solving challenges along the biomass-based value chains to participate! To prepare applicants in an optimal way, the webinar will provide a "how to guide" for filling in the application and address practical questions. 📅 7 January 2025 🕒 13:00–15:00 (CET) 🔗 Teams link: https://lnkd.in/dBqYpkSs The deadline for applications is 29 January 2025 at 13:00 (CET).   Read the call text and apply at: https://lnkd.in/dgFrdGNZ University of Agder (UiA) | Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) | Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) | Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) | Universitetet i Bergen (UiB) | Nord universitet | Høgskulen på Vestlandet (HVL) | NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences | SLU - Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet | Umeå universitet | Lunds universitet | Chalmers tekniska högskola | Kungliga Tekniska högskolan | Luleå tekniska universitet | Aalto University | LUT University | University of Helsinki | University of Lapland | University of Vaasa | TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology | Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) | Vilniaus universitetas / Vilnius University

Call webinar for the Bioenergy Value Chain Programme The Nordic and Baltic countries are leading in advanced biomass utilisation and will continue to lead in the production of green e-fuels and carbon utilisation in the green transition. Therefore, the Bioenergy Value Chain Programme aims to create synergies from working together in the biomass sectors in the Nordic and Baltic countries. If you'd like to know more about the call, we are hosting an information webinar that will provide a "how to guide" for filling in the application and address practical questions. 📅 7 January 2025 🕒 13:00–15:00 (CET) 📍 Teams Nordic Forest Research (SNS) | University of Agder (UiA) | Universitetet i Stavanger (UiS) | Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) | Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) | Universitetet i Bergen (UiB) | Nord universitet | Høgskulen på Vestlandet (HVL) | NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences | SLU - Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet | Umeå universitet | Lunds universitet | Chalmers tekniska högskola | Kungliga Tekniska högskolan | Luleå tekniska universitet | Aalto University | LUT University | University of Helsinki | University of Lapland | University of Vaasa | TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology | Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte (Riga Technical University) | Vilniaus universitetas / Vilnius University

📣 Tune in this evening to learn more about sustainable energy futures for Arctic communities! Nordic Energy Research's CEO Klaus Skytte and Higher Executive Officer Ditte Stougaard Stiler are currently in Ottawa, Canada, to attend our partner ArcticNet's conference, Arctic Change 2024. Today, 11 December, from 16:30 to 18:00 (CET), Nordic Energy Research will host a panel discussion on a Nordic approach to sustainable energy futures for Arctic communities. The aim is to identify the progress, challenges, and potentials that our countries share and, most importantly, opportunities for valuable collaboration. Panelists: Michael Ross Industrial Research Chair at Northern Energy Innovation at Yukon University Niels Erik Hagelqvist, Special Advisor in Renewable Energy at Nukissiorfiit Davik Hik, Chief Scientist and Vice-President at Polar Knowledge Canada    Read more about the event and join it digitally today at 16:30 (CET): https://lnkd.in/dUMW_Mwa   ArcticNet | Christine Barnard, PhD | Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) / Savoir polaire Canada (POLAIRE) | Nukissiorfiit | Yukon University Pictured from left: Niels Erik Haqelqvist, Klaus Skytte and Ditte Stiler.

Welcome to the Nordic Energy Efficiency Conference on 30 January in Oslo! This one-day event explores efficient energy use in the Nordics from philosophical as well as consumer perspectives, and features both industry best practices and insights from policy analysis on energy efficiency. Moderated by Norwegian journalist Hilde Sandvik, the conference includes speakers such as: ● Arne Johan Vetlesen, Professor of Philosophy, Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) ● Peter Bach, Consultant ● Kjetil Lund, Director, NVE ● Roberta Moschetti, Research Scientist, SINTEF ● Klaus Skytte, CEO, Nordisk Energiforskning ● Kasper Mogensen, CEO, Big2Great ● Kati Ruohomäki, Chief Policy Adviser, Elinkeinoelämän keskusliitto EK – Confederation of Finnish Industries ● Christopher Markhus Poots, Manager, Oslo Economics Register for the conference at: https://lnkd.in/dZT8vzCH

Ledig tjänst: Senior kommunikationsrådgivare Vill du vara med och stärka genomslaget för ett av världens största forskningsprogram? Är du en erfaren kommunikatör med öga för koordinering, strategi och kvalitetssäkring? Då kan du vara den vi söker! Vi letar efter en senior kommunikationsrådgivare till vårt team för det europeiska forskningsprogrammet Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETPartnership). Partnerskapet är transnationellt initiativ med över 70 partners som genom nationella och regionala program samlar finansiering för att främja och accelerera övergången till framtidens energi. Maria Enge och Ragnhild Leganger ingår i Nordisk Energiforsknings team för CETPartnership. "Partnerskapet mellan Nordisk Energiforskning och CETPartnership spelar en viktig roll i den större bilden av samarbete, både inom och utanför Norden. Eftersom de nordiska länderna är ganska små i förhållande till EU kan Nordisk Energiforskning och CETPartnerships arbete få stor effekt," säger Maria. "Det mest spennende med å jobbe med CETPartnership er å navigere mellom ulike nasjonale og regionale forsknings- og utviklingsinteresser, og gjennom transnasjonalt samarbeid legge til rette for en overgang til ren energi," enligt Ragnhild. Vi genomför intervjuer löpande för denna tjänst. Observera att goda skriftliga och muntliga språkfärdigheter i minst ett skandinaviskt språk samt engelska är ett krav. Läs mer och sök jobbet här: https://lnkd.in/g-Hx6d6C

Do like Aksel Bang – apply for our call Individual Exchange Support! The Individual Exchange Support Call under the Nordic Energy Research Mobility Programme provides a unique opportunity for PhD students, postdocs, and researchers in the Nordic region to secure financial support for research that contributes to the region's sustainable energy development. Deadline for applications is 31 December 2024.

Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää! Glad självständighetsdag! 💙🤍 Happy Independence Day, Finland – the happiest country in the world. Today, 6 December, we commemorate Finland's declaration of full independence, which this year celebrates its 107th anniversary. Next year, Finland will hold the presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers together with Åland. We look forward to continuing our joint work for a sustainable Nordic region for the upcoming period and generations to come. The Nordic Council of Ministers and The Nordic Council Photo credit: Olga/AdobeStock

🌿 Nordic Participation in CETPartnership Joint Call 2024  The Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETPartnership) has just closed its annual joint call for 2024, in which applicants from around the world have submitted proposals addressing various energy-related challenges. For the second year, there has been a continuous increase in Nordic participation. A total of 549 applicants from the Nordic region participated in the call, contributing to 175 of the 309 submitted projects.  Furthermore, approximately 23% of the preproposals have Nordic coordination, solidifying the region's leading role in advancing clean energy research and innovation. Klaus Skytte, CEO of Nordic Energy Research, elaborates on the importance of the Nordic representation in the CETPartnership Joint Call.  "Collaborating with international partners allows the Nordic region to exchange ideas, integrate new solutions, and share expertise globally. The strong leadership of Nordic applicants highlights the value of initiatives like the CETPartnership," says Klaus Skytte. Follow CETPartnership for updates on the results of the call. Maria Enge | Aiko Nakano Hylander | Jacob Munch | Ragnhild Leganger | Innovation Fund Denmark | Norges forskningsråd | Swedish Energy Agency