Charlotte Bergqvist

If you are at #Arendalsuka in Norway this week make sure to hear Enerin CEO, Arne Høeg, speak in the #panel about why high-temperature heat pumps, #renewable energy and #thermal #energy storage are set to change the way we view energy. Enerin COO Trond-Atle Asphjell also comments below on how heat pumps can stabilise electricity grids as the demand for electricity rises to meet climate goals. #heatpumps #electrification #grids #power #RES #TES #energy #biogas #climate #decarbonisation Mikael Muegge Robert van Spingelen James Dorman Fionn Doheny

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Wouldn't it be great with an open source and easy to use 'energy grid simulator' that could calculate the claims below? Being able to easily share the assumptions behind the numbers being thrown would qualify the discussion a lot. I agree with the statements here but I would have liked to back that claim up with a link to a techno economic simulation that shows it. If you know of any such simulator, please share!

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#Svalbard: The Norwegian government wants to give #Longyearbyen NOK 100 million in #electricity #support in 2025. This will unlikely be enough to prevent increased energy fees, says the community council chair. However, the proposed NOK 184 million for the #UniversityCenter in Svalbard will contribute to the resumption of normal activity.   Longyearbyen lokalstyre The University Centre in Svalbard

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Another milestone in flexible electricity distribution grids⚡️ Together with our partners, we are introducing one of Europe’s first dynamic grid pricing schemes for LV grids. Our tech stack identifies local grid bottlenecks in real time and creates a corresponding local grid pricing signal that, in turn, is used to automatically steer the flexible loads in the grid (like e.g. EVs or heat pumps). This is the beginning of a new world in which Customers can minimize BOTH their Energy AND Grid costs within a given comfort level (e.g. “keep my house between 21 and 22 degrees with the minimum energy+grid costs” or “do the night-charging of my EV with the minimum energy+grid cost, as long as my car car is fully charged by 06.30 AM”). What is the difference between “dynamic tariffs” and “time of use tariffs”?. This is a question that I get very often. As the energy transition is turning LV feeders into full blown power systems (with their own production, consumption and storage, with complex bidirectional power flows, and with congestion and voltage events continuously changing over time and over space), time of use tariffs are becoming obsolete and at times even counterproductive. For example a time of use tariff that has a lower grid price from 23.00h to 06.00h, often creates huge “EVpeaks” at exactly 23.00h, instead of sequentally synchronizing the charging of the EVs in the feeder from 23.00 to 06.00h for minimum peak. In LV, a street can have overvoltage and overproduction issues (due to too much solar PV from the sports arena in the street), and the next street, at the same time, can have exactly the opposite problem (due to a public parking in the street that has now installed EV chargers), how can a time of use tariff solve that? And a last example, in the grids of many of our customers, we see solar PV curtailment happening, and at the same time in the same street feeder, EVs not charging because “it is peak time in the grid tariff”. It happens every day. “Dynamic grid tariffs” can solve all these issues associated with “time of use tariffs” and can address all these “unaddressed optimization opportunities”, in which “problem + problem = solution”, creating win-win situations for consumers and grid operators. Besides real-time dynamic tariffs, there are other forms of flex-grid tariffs (e.g. if you give the DSO real time access to your heat pump within pre-agreed limits, you get a monthly rebate in your grid fees of X eur/month), that provide price certainty for the consumer and at the same time real-time flexibility optimization for the DSOs, which are also very promising. Germany’s upcoming EnWG 14a is a good example of that. In any case, it is truly inspiring to see DSOs walking the talk and taking real steps to implement these new schemes for consumers. This kind of real-time intelligent interplay between consumers/prosumers and the grid is the ultimate “smart-grid”. #flexiblegrids #gridofthefuture #plexigrid

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Ingrid’s Mikael Eklund recently participated in an insightful half-day event hosted by Energiföretagen Sverige, where he delved into regulatory frameworks for grid-connected battery storage. During a panel discussion, alongside representatives from Ellevio, E.ON, and Eskilstuna Energi, Mikael explored key topics such as: 📍Where battery storage is suitable in the grid – in grid-constrained areas where batteries activate to manage these limitations. It also provides significant value in other parts of the grid by enhancing flexibility and stability, as well as supporting the integration of renewables. 🔍Current gaps that could enhance the effectiveness of grid-connected storage - such as eliminating conflicts between grid codes for demand, production, and user rights, and introducing battery tariffs that reflect the costs for batteries in the grid. ⚖️The pressing need for standardization – so that equal rules apply wherever batteries are connected, helping streamline and accelerate processes. Our mission is to shape a resilient, cost-effective and sustainable energy system by driving flexibility and optimization in the electricity grid. Through advanced grid analytics, we position our assets to maximize grid stability and efficiency, supporting the overall grid🔋 A big thank you to Energiföretagen for the event, and our fellow panelists and moderator Elin Krona (fd. Vidlund) for great discussions!

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EU's climate agenda is crystal clear, renewable #hydrogen is a cornerstone of the strategy to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The target? Producing 10 million tons of renewable hydrogen (333 TWh) within the EU by 2030. As highlighted by Sara Wihlborg, Lhyfe, and Bjorn Aronsson, Vätgas Sverige, Sweden must act now to align with this vision.   Electrification alone won’t solve all the challenges of the green transition. Hydrogen fills critical gaps, especially for hard-to-electrify sectors like heavy transport, shipping, aviation, and energy-intensive industries such as steel and chemicals. Hydrogen has the potential to stabilize energy systems and secure supply during periods of low wind and solar production. It’s not just an energy source—it’s a key enabler for industrial transformation and energy security.   Sweden has unique opportunities: ✅ Extensive renewable energy resources ✅ A strong industrial foundation   However, the debate makes it clear, Sweden is falling behind. Without a national hydrogen target, we risk missing out on the benefits of this future industry. Hence we  urge the government to: 1️⃣ Set a national production goal to support the entire hydrogen value chain to include large-scale and strategic hydrogen projects 2️⃣ Adapt Klimatklivet to include large-scale and strategic hydrogen projects 3️⃣ Introduce a production premium for fossil-free hydrogen, similar to the biogas model. 4️⃣ Ensure through policies that make hydrogen competitive with fossil fuels.   The clock is ticking. Achieving EU’s a hydrogen goals requires decisions today to secure investments and build production capacity by 2030.   Sweden has a unique chance to lead the green hydrogen revolution, creating jobs, attracting investments, and boosting its industrial competitiveness. Let’s not miss this opportunity. #vätgasstrategi

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Norwegian duo reveals plans for hydrogen and bio-methanol production Norwegian companies Norwegian Hydrogen and MI member Glocal Green have entered into a concrete cooperation agreement for the development and establishment of hydrogen production in connection with Glocal Green’s planned bio-methanol plant in Øyer in Gudbrandsdalen. The deal is based on the dialogue the two companies have had since they entered into a letter of intent two years ago, Norwegian Hydrogen said, adding that the hydrogen production will be organized into a separate jointly owned company. Dag Nikolai Ryste, CEO of Glocal Green, stated: “A two-year study and dialogue between us have today resulted in a joint commitment to hydrogen production in connection with Glocal Green’s methanol production units. It has crystallized into a clear win-win model between the parties, and in addition, this efficiency will benefit all other parties along this holistic value chain, and not least the market.” According to Norwegian Hydrogen, bio-methanol will be produced from low-grade biological residual materials and by-products from forestry, agriculture, and the marine sector, and by adding hydrogen in the production process, “all the green carbon is utilized, resulting in a volumetric doubling of methanol production.” This methanol, with added hydrogen, is termed bio-e-methanol. https://bit.ly/3KCp5h9 #methanol #efuel #energy #energytransition #futurefuel #cleanfuel #alternativefuel #marine #maritime

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What exactly is a hydrogen valley? 🤔 When green hydrogen production, consumption and storage are integrated into transmission infrastructure, the result is a hydrogen valley – a regional hydrogen network that serves both hydrogen producers and consumers. Our partner Gasgrid explains hydrogen valleys and their benefits thoroughly below ⬇

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Interesting speach by the Danish Minister of Energy and Climate at DI Energi today about energy infrastructure and related cost and risk of integrating hydrogen and fluctuating energy like wind and solar. I miss in the energy debate what the real value of baseload non fluctuating energy production like osmotic energy is?

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📣​ Reel has received a 5 million DKK grant from Elforsk 📣​ for a project aimed at improving solar assets combined with energy storage technologies, ultimately contributing to reducing CO2 emissions from electricity production ​📉​🔋​💚​ We do need a fast and efficient transition to a fossil-free energy supply, and a big part of this transition is ensuring that renewable energy becomes more available when we need it. As of now in Denmark , it’s primarily accessible when the wind blows🍃​ or the sun shines ☀️​, but if we want to succeed at decoupling our energy consumption from fossil fuels, we need access to these renewable resources regardless of the weather. Essentially we need to be able to store excess solar energy ​☀️​🗃️​ and dispatch it when needed, stabilizing the grid during peak times ✨​ This is where project HELIOS comes in, a solution aimed at integrating forecasting, optimization and management of solar systems with energy storage in one integrated, digitized solution 💡​🌐​💫 Congratulations to Jon Sigvert, Anders Engtoft Meldgaard, Christian Randløv Schmidt, Maria Flora Middelboe Andersen and the rest of the team at Reel 🥳​​🎉​🙌​ for continuing to bring innovation to the world of energy and electricity 🚀 And also a big shout out to Reel’s partners that are collaborating on this project, ECNergy A/S, Energicenter Nord and twig.energy 🤝​💚​ 👉 Read more here (in Danish): https://lnkd.in/eWJnZk_6 👉 Read more here (in English): https://lnkd.in/eAKr6Yp8

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Glocal Green and Norwegian Hydrogen team up on large-scale bio-e-methanol production In Norway, Glocal Green and Norwegian Hydrogen have entered into a collaboration agreement on large-scale production of what is also known as bio-e-methanol. While Glocal Green is focusing on the possibilities within bio-methanol as its contribution to the green shift, Norwegian Hydrogen is a company that is producing and building an infrastructure for green hydrogen. The two companies have now come together and identified a very exciting collaboration project. Glocal Green will produce bio-methanol based on biological waste and residual industrial raw materials that can also be used as fuel for internal combustion engines, and as a hydrogen carrier for fuel cells. According to Dag Nikolai Ryste, CEO of Glocal Green, this is a value chain that can become 100% circular, and the company is now planning production on a large scale. The size of the facilities may vary, but Glocal Green believes that the optimal size is about 100,000 metric tons of annual production per facility. This corresponds to a raw material requirement per facility of approx. 80,000 tons of biomass and up to approx. 10,000 tons of green hydrogen. The combination allows every energy substance in the biomass to be utilized and transited in a very efficient way. https://bit.ly/3RiPnsN #methanol #futurefuel #efuel #maritime #energytransition #marine #alternativefuel

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Aluminium production with a lower carbon footprint? Norsk Hydro is leading the way and Axpo is powering their mission. Axpo Nordic has signed a 10-year contract with leading aluminium and energy company Norsk Hydro for 2.63 TWh of electricity supply. Starting in 2026, this long-term deal guarantees electricity delivery to Hydro Energy in the Swedish price area SE2, ensuring a reliable supply to support their global leadership in low-carbon aluminium production. “We have been working with Hydro for more than 15 years and are pleased to support this important deal. We will continue to leverage our sizable energy portfolio and decade-long expertise in the region to deliver innovative and bespoke energy products and services to our clients.” Axpo Nordic Senior Originator Mats Larsson said. Hydro produces around 1 million tonnes of primary aluminium from its five Norwegian smelters every year, with 40 percent of the aluminium consumed annually in Europe originating from the country. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dUzqrtJu #Axpo #EnergySolutions #EnergyCommodities

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Power-to-X report author and energy strategy expert Christian Rønberg explains the role of hydrogen in Norway’s future energy ambitions. Read the report in full: https://lnkd.in/d-fHZtv3 #hydrogen #energytransition

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On your homepage you say: ”Ingrid Capacity is embarking on a historic expansion, building 400 MW of storage capacity at 20+ sites by end of 2024” What is the planned (energy-)storage capacity of these installations?

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I have shared a couple of times Elinkeinoelämän keskusliitto EK – Confederation of Finnish Industries Data Dashboard about green investments in Finland. Now I found this one from International Energy Agency (IEA): Hydrogen production projects interactive map Interesting to compare Indonesia and Finland. #hydrogen #energy #GreenInvestments https://lnkd.in/gFQVVMDG

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Some positive news for the European Battery Value Chain coming from Sweden! 🔋 The Swedish government has announced is investing over €1.4 billion to strengthen the battery supply chain, boost energy security, and support green innovation. Key initiatives include: - Promoting battery R&D and - Attracting investment - Secure jobs The government has recognised that "The EU needs continued secure access to competitive development, production and value chains to succeed with electrification but also to reduce our strategic dependencies on other countries." This strategy aims to reduce fossil fuel reliance while enhancing Sweden's competitiveness and resilience in the global market. #battery #batteries #batterytechnology #energytransition #energy #sweden

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🌬️ Today we submitted an application for the Swedish wind farm Kesemossen in Herrljunga municipality, which could produce around 135 GWh of electricity annually. The wind farm aims to address the region's need for fossil-free electricity and energy security, potentially providing renewable energy equivalent to the annual household electricity needs of approximately 27,000 households. "It is a project with very good conditions, unique in several ways. In addition to favorable wind conditions and few conflicts of interest. Local landowners are passionate about the project and have negotiated compensation for nearby residents. Eolus also promises annual community funds and a compensation model for those living closest to the turbines." says project manager Emma Lundström. Thank you to everyone involved 💚 With thorough environmental assessments and local dialogue, we're responsibly developing Kesemossen and shaping the future of renewable energy! 🌍💨 A quick look at Kesemossen: 🔹Turbines: 5 🔹Yearly production: 135 GWh 🔹Maximum total height: 300 m 🔹COD: 2029 More about this project in comments below! #Eolus #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #ShapingTheFuture #WindPower #VästraGötaland Västra Götalandsregionen Herrljunga Kommun

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Gasgrid is collaborating with regional developers to accelerate the emergence of the hydrogen economy in Finland. The hydrogen economy and development of the hydrogen infrastructure are seen as a major opportunity for the Nivala-Haapajärvi region and are being driven by the regional business development organisation NIHAK -Nivala-Haapajärven seutu NIHAK ry. NIHAK held a presentation about their work at an event Gasgrid hosted in Oulu. NIHAK’s work is paving the way for a hydrogen pipeline network infrastructure, connecting production and end-users. Hydrogen with downstream products can help to decarbonize industries and accelerate the green transition. Learn more about NIHAK’s work in North Ostrobothnia. #hydrogen #greentransition #energy #innovation #decarbonization

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