Oslo industrial energy storage transformation

Why is the energy transition in Norway so important?

hind its announced ambitions.The energy transition in Norway is closely linked to EU climate goals, energy transition policies, and energy- related dilemmas, and heavily impacted by international factors including the war in Ukraine and global supply-chain problems. EU demand, regulation, and policies are driving energy di

How will Norway's energy system change over time?

increasingly make the switch. For Norway, the transition to higher shares of electricity in the energy system is driven by decarbonization ambitions in the transport sector, and in gas and oil production as well as increased renewable- ased manufacturing processes. We foresee electricity increasingly replacing coal, oil, and later gas i

How can Norway maintain its energy supply to Europe?

ine steeply in the long term. Norway can maintain its significant market share in energy supply to Europe, but through a new export mix of electricity alongside hydrogen (initially blue and then green) a d ammonia as energy carriers. Again, this cannot be achieved witho

Why is Norway making a switch to higher energy shares?

increasingly make the switch. For Norway, the transition to higher shares of electricity in the energy system is driven by decarbonization ambitions in the transport sector, and in gas and oil production as well as increased renewable-

How does Norway transition in the future?

various points in the futureHere, we illustrate how Norway transition in the coming three decades. Initially in the 2020s, from being a net importer of electricity, to the 2030s and 2040s to become a net exporter of electricity, ven in a typical winter week.In 2026, over the year, there are very few hours where Norway has surplus el

What happens to Norway's electricity trade in the winter months?

happens in the winter months. In the past, Norway has been a et importer in winter months. But, with ample generation capacity, especially from new wind invest-ments, from the mid-2030s Norway will become a net electricity export r, also during winter months.Figure 4.3 demonstrates how electricity trade of Norway changes in a w