Is stationary energy storage a good idea in Norway?

Electric cars now account for 79 per cent of new cars sold in Norway, and the MS Medstraum was recently launched as the world’s first electric fast ferry. In a global report on lithium-ion batteries, Norway ranked first in sustainability. These are impressive records. Even so, stationary energy storage is beginning to steal the limelight.

Does distributed production affect the grid in Norway today?

The report claims that distributed production does not have substantial negative implications on the grid in Norway today. However, this might change over time if there is a strong increase in distributed PV production of electricity. The report considers a range of factors that challenge the development of PV in Norway.

What is the national survey report of PV power applications in Norway?

The National Survey Report of PV Power Applications in Norway was published by The Research Council of Norway in 2016. It was used as input for the annual Trends in photovoltaic applications report published yearly by the International Energy Agency (IEA).

What is the technical potential of PV in Norway?

The technical potential of 5500 MW is the limiting factor for the Added policy scenario growth in PV installations. This means that the electricity production from PV (<1MW) in Norway could potentially reach 5225 GWh. The potential for hydropower in Norway is estimated by the NVE and represents the technical potential in power plants below 999 kW.

What is the potential for hydropower in Norway?

The potential for hydropower in Norway is estimated by the NVE and represents the technical potential in power plants below 999 kW. About 50% of the estimated potential in Norway is in plants with an investment cost below 3 NOK/kWh and the other 50% of the estimated potential have a build-out cost of 3-5 NOK/kWh.

What is distributed energy production in the Nordics?

The statistic overview aims at covering the development of distributed electricity production within the Nordics during the years 2005-2017. For all technologies except photovoltaics – where 100% are seen as distributed energy units, this analysis defines all production units below 1 MW as potential distributed energy units.