Should Norway invest in offshore wind?

Our recommendation is for Norway to take advantage of this competitive advantage now. Continued Norwegian investment in offshore wind with R&D and a development programme will help reduce the cost of floating wind power. This will lead to increased global development, more clean energy and will contribute significantly to achieving climate targets.

Can Norwegian hydropower store surplus wind power from North-Sea region?

The presentation gives an overview of the present Norwegian hydropower system and the potential to use the large Storage capacity to store surplus wind power from the North-Sea region.

Does Norway have a wind power debate?

In the wake of heated debate in Norway over wind power development, energy researchers from Norway’s largest university and Scandinavia’s largest independent research institute offer politicians some thoughts. This blog post is republished by permission from Gemini, reporting on research news from NTNU and SINTEF in Trondheim, Norway.

How many wind farms are there in Norway?

At the beginning of 2023, there were 65 wind farms in Norway, with an installed capacity of 5073 MW. This corresponds to about 16.9 TWh in a normal year. Production from wind power plants fluctuates with weather conditions. Wind conditions can vary a lot between days, weeks and months.

Why is Norway a good partner for offshore wind?

Norway has competitive and natural advantages in offshore wind, particularly floating wind, and is an attractive partner in large-scale projects. Click to read articles, discover solution providers and find events where you can meet Norwegian companies.

How do power plants in Norway work?

Many power plants in Norway have storage reservoirs and production can therefore be adjusted within the constraints set by the licence and the watercourse itself. Wind and solar power are intermittent; electricity can only be generated when the energy is available.