kraftforskning
Kraftforskning refers to the systematic study and development of technologies and methods for the generation, conversion, transmission, distribution, storage, and use of electrical power. The field combines engineering, economics, and policy analysis to improve the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of energy systems. It covers generation technologies such as hydro, wind, solar, biomass and fossil-based plants with decarbonization options, as well as power electronics, transmission networks, grid operation, and energy storage. It also includes demand-side management, building and industrial energy efficiency, and the integration of high shares of renewable energy into electric grids.
Historically prominent in Norway due to the country’s extensive hydroelectric resources, kraftforskning has grown into an
Key challenges include maintaining grid reliability amid variable renewable generation, advancing grid modernization and energy storage,