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Glad to be part of this Nordic conference on electrification and the future of transport infrastructure. The discussions promise to be both inspiring and informative, bringing together perspectives from across our region. The green transition in transport is progressing even faster than anticipated, driven by a powerful mix of private investments and public initiatives. However, key challenges remain in areas like competition and grid connectivity, which we all need to address collectively to ensure the success of this transition. At Drivkraft Danmark, we’re particularly focused on establishing a strong charging infrastructure for commercial and private transport, a crucial component for achieving the sustainability goals. To succeed, we must strengthen collaboration across the Nordic countries, building a robust and interconnected infrastructure that supports both private and commercial transport across borders. I look forward to hearing from the other speakers and engaging in the discussions that will help us create a more sustainable and integrated transport infrastructure for the entire Nordic region. #SustainableTransport #GreenTransition #NordicCollaboration #ElectricFuture #ChargingInfrastructure

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Summer’s read   If you’re looking for Europe’s technologies industries recommendations on #digital policy, then look no further. As one of the members of Orgalim, Teknikföretagen has been actively involved in putting together the following recommendations for the five years ahead. 1. Effective #implementation of digital rules 2. Boost digital #investment and capacity 3. Promote a strong and trusted industrial #data ecosystem 4. Advance industrial #artificial intelligence 5. Clarify overlaps and ensure efficient governance of #cybersecurity rules 6. Initiate more #international digital partnerships

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We are not alone thinking this - the think tank Breugel states in its memo to the next Energy Commissioner that "electrification is the primary tool for reaching climate targets" (https://lnkd.in/ekqn5pHp). Europe and Norway has several challenges ahead in ensuring the necessary infrastructure and its resilience allowing industry to drive electrification and emission reductions. Look forward to work with this issues in the months and years ahead.

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Lady #energy at the Green Transition event by Aurora Infrastructure! ✨ The volume of projects in the Green Investments Data Window maintained by the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) is nearly 270 billion. The biggest question is how much of the total project mass will ultimately materialize. Therefore, every effort must be made to accelerate the progression of projects towards realization in Finland, such as the reform of investment permitting and the planned tax incentive, emphasized Ulla Heinonen, EK's Head of Green Growth. Keynote speakers in the beautiful Hotel St. George Wintergarden included ⚡️ Ulla Katariina Heinonen, Head of Green Growth at Elinkeinoelämän keskusliitto EK – Confederation of Finnish Industries ⚡️ Jori Sahlsten, SVP, Refinery & Terminal operations, Neste ⚡️ Robin Lindahl, CEO, Aurora Infrastructure Full house, great overview of green projects and networking with other Green Transition stakeholders. Thank you all for numerous discussions. Together, we're driving a sustainable future! 🌍 #investment #sustainability

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The unused baseload Sweden can become a global leader and winner in the green transition. By a quick build-out of offshore wind and power-to-X we have a great opportunity to speed up the electrification and create a robust system in the coming years while maturing the plans for new nuclear. The fundamentals are great in Sweden. That’s why we at Ørsted launched a white paper last week on the unused baseload where we call for a strong creating a strong electricity system and speed up the build out of offshore wind, PtX and other fossil-free sources while keeping preparing for nuclear. We’ve looked at a couple of like-minded countries where we see a strong push for nuclear and, at the same time, high ambitions for offshore wind and power-to-X. Why is that? 1 The need for speed. Offshore wind can be built at both speed and scale in a way that supports the Industry’s ambitions. 2 The system services and ancillary services that come with large-scale offshore wind. A reliability few other sources can compete with For example, did you know each wind farm in the North Sea delivers electricity more than 90 % of the time? And that offshore wind for example can provide reactive power and FRR that SVK calls for more bids on now? 3 Power-to-X is necessary to cut emissions in the hard-to-abate sectors, such as shipping, aviation and some industrial processes. And at the same time, it is a great support for the electrical system, with potential flexibility, ancillary services and storage. Find the full report here https://lnkd.in/dAwhtYsu

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Arendalsuka is the largest political gathering in Norway held annually since 2012. The event’s mission is clear: strengthen the belief in political empowerment and democracy through open debate and involvement. Held over 12 and 16 August in Arendal, Norway, Arendalsuka is a democratic meeting place for everyone who is involved in the society we live in. This is the event for those who want to listen to, debate and solve the societal challenges of today and tomorrow. During this year’s event, Volue will gather an expert panel from across the energy industry and academia to discuss the following question: Why is the Norwegian energy transition being met with resistance? The panel will have an open and honest debate to discuss several themes including how can Norway best meet future energy demands, and is better management of production and consumption the real solution? The event, which will be held in Norwegian, can either be attended in person or watched via a live stream on 14 August. For more information in Norwegian and to register, please visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/dHWFn89J

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Leader Forum Oulu – Winds of the Green Transition and Investments Globally and in the North (FI/SWE/NO) 💡 Insightful presentations and discussions at Friday’s Leader Forum! Kaisa Hietala shed light on the direction of global trends, while Vesa Laine brought the northern perspective from Finland, Sweden, and Norway. Thank you so much 🙏 What can we in Finland do even better – to remain a central part of saving the planet and, most importantly, to be able to seize the massive opportunities that are floating in the air? Eye-opening takeaways to ponder: ↗ The global Earth Overshoot Day has moved up to July in recent years. We are living beyond our means, and biodiversity loss, even more than climate change, is our greatest threat. ↗ Of all the production on the planet, less than 10% is recycled or reused – yes, less than 10%! ↗ To curb biodiversity loss, there has been talk of a raw materials exchange, similar to emissions trading – Finland would do well to participate in its planning proactively. ↗ In 2023, fossil fuel use declined for the first time compared to previous years – excellent! ↗ China is already the world's largest producer of renewable energy, generating about 50% of renewable energy production – a shift in the West is also in order. ↗ Globally, €9.2 trillion in investments are needed annually for climate solutions by 2050 – so there is no shortage of opportunities. ↗ In the North (FI/SWE/NO), a 2023 Ramboll study identified an investment potential of nearly €190 billion – we don’t have to look far for opportunities. ↗ In Northern Finland (Northern Ostrobothnia, Lapland, and Kainuu), the study identified an investment potential of €76 billion – that’s quite a bit of money! Finland and Northern Finland have enormous opportunities to benefit from the development related to energy transition and the circular economy. Our history of technological capability should be strong enough, as long as we continue to maintain it. One issue that emerged in the roundtable discussion was our sluggishness, which needs improvement. While companies in the circular economy or energy transition are relatively good at keeping up with the pace of change, there is much work to be done in keeping up with regulation (legislation and permitting). As always, money talks – it rarely waits for too slow a pace. The need, courage, and boldness to continue growing on a more global scale require broader collaboration within and across industries – companies, civil servants, politicians, and Finnish capital need to unite, as their common competitor is far from being next door. Thank you 🙏 to Leden Group / Jukka Haapalainen and Kati Peltomaa for co-hosting the event. (Image: Ramboll/Lapland Chamber of Commerce)

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Exciting news from Sweden! Svensk Kärnbränslehantering AB has received an environmental permit to build and operate its deep geological repository for spent nuclear fuel in Forsmark and the encapsulation plant in Oskarshamn. This is a significant step forward in managing nuclear waste safely and sustainably 👏👏👏 . There is international scientific consensus that deep geological repositories are the best way we know to keep future generations and our environment safe. As Canada plans its own deep geological repository, it's inspiring to see continued global progress 🌍 . Nuclear waste is not the issue many people think it is. Countries like Sweden, Finland, France, and Canada are leading the way in demonstrating responsible stewardship for the future. #NuclearWasteManagement #Sustainability #FutureGenerations

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⚡ Electrification in the interests of reducing emissions   The Electrification Hub at Mälardalen University in Sweden aims to pool expertise and drive forward electrification while taking climate change into account. In particular, they are accelerating the transition to electrified mobility solutions with a focus on heavy transport such as construction machinery, mining vehicles and trucks. 🚛   You can read more about what the hub does and why HARTING is supporting it in the article in the latest issue of tec. news by Mikael N. Hjorth, Head of the Electrification Hub Sweden.   You can find the full article here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eBKeGrVk   #harting #sustainability #AllElectricSociety #climatechange

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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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Here are the key takeaways from #transitionlab by Viable Cities Day 2 morning session in Örebro - **Energy Transition in Sweden**: - Sweden is leading with 32% of its energy coming from electricity, the highest in Europe. - There's a significant focus on doubling electric power and the energy sector is expected to make substantial investments. - The transition is not just a technical challenge but also requires legislative changes and a rethinking of competencies and human resources. - **Positive Energy Districts**: - Discussions on equitable perspectives for positive energy districts are underway. - The Tamarinden project is highlighted as an excellent example of new technology implementation. - **Urban Transition Initiatives**: - A three-year urban transition project is in progress, with a focus on increasing participation, democratization, and engagement. - The goal is to create climate-neutral cities that are inclusive for all. - **Sustainability Efforts in Örebro**: - Teams are working on social and ecological sustainability, learning from each other, and sharing knowledge and policies with other municipalities. - **Energy Efficiency and Business Models**: - There's a push for energy efficiency improvements by triple digits percentage, recognizing the untapped potential as product choices are not currently based on energy usage. - An EU directive mandates a 16% reduction in energy use, emphasizing that energy efficiency should be prioritized. - It's noted that only 20% of the potential for energy efficiency has been realized, leaving 80% yet to be achieved. - **Collaborative Projects**: - The SAPHIRES project focuses on multi-dwelling units, aiming to conclude successfully. - Upcoming calls in September will focus on energy-positive urban districts and circular economy. - **Reflections on Sweden's Role**: - Sweden aims to be at the forefront of sharing and collaboration in the energy transition. - The country seeks to act as a catalyst rather than a barrier, identifying obstacles for policymakers to address by 2030. - The alternative energy movement is gaining momentum, replacing traditional energy sources rather than supplementing them. - It's crucial to portray this movement positively and ensure it's not seen as an obstacle. - **Climate-Neutral Mobility**: - The biggest challenge is achieving climate-neutral mobility, with solutions emerging in Gothenburg. - An invitation to a mobility-themed transition lab in Gothenburg from September 3-5 will be announced soon. These takeaways reflect the innovative ideas and discussions on energy transition, sustainability, and the role of municipalities in fostering a greener future. 🌿🔋

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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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🌱COP29 event: What does a good life in a climate-neutral society 2050 look like?   Tomorrow, at the Nordic Pavilion in Baku, our project partner Theo Cox at Demos Helsinki will present our study on welfare metrics beyond GDP and how it can help steer policy regulation in the Nordics.   Nordic countries are often seen as leaders in societal welfare but operate well beyond ecological sustainability thresholds. This report gives insights into how we can rethink the way we measure and consider a “good life”—from a social and ecological perspective.    📅 Date: 19 th. November ⏰ Time: 16:00-17:30 (UTC+4) 📍Location: Nordic Pavilion in Baku or join via live stream (link below)🔗   The report has been prepared for Nordisk Råd og Nordisk Ministerråd, and the project manifested an insightful and very inspiring cooperation with colleagues at Demos Helsinki and IVL   #Climateneutral #COP29 #Sustainability #GDP Linda Stafsing, Laura Schou Olsen, Theo Cox, Mikael Malmaeus, Flintull Annica Eriksson

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⛏ Digging deep: Innovation Drivers 💫Innovation Idea Competition 2015-2024💫 In Swedish Mining Innovation’s annual Innovation Idea Competition, an international jury of experts seek out the most promising innovations in Sweden. The winners goes home with SEK 600 000 in funding to realize their idea. Since 2015, 19 groundbreaking SMEs have won. - Over the years, the competition has been a catalyst for finding innovative and groundbreaking ideas that can contribute to and shape the future of our sector, says Lotta Sartz, senior project manager for Swedish Mining Innovation Bergslagen and chair of the jury. 2024 winners NorrSpect and RockSigma are both planning to invest the prize money in growing their mining industry services. - Winning this competition will give us funds to actually take the step and work with the mining industry directly. Without this, we would need to gain funding from our other projects and that would mean that we must wait to work with the mining industry. Now, we can start directly, says Ulrik Söderström & Aman Malhotra, NorrSpect AB. The competition is now a significant annual event, attracting industry and media attention. – This is one of the best events out there. You always take away new ideas and approaches to work. It was especially fun today to see those that Boliden supported are now making significant strides towards presenting something to the market, says Erik Ronne, Research Manager Sustainability at Boliden. Interviews with past participants reveals that the competition has several positive effects, such as brand awareness, validation and business development. Ida Rehnström, deputy CEO at Flasheye says: - Swedish Mining Innovation Idea Competition gave us legitimacy and recognition, hugely important when you are a completely unknown company with new technology and new ideas. The recognition in the mining industry also helped the marketing efforts in other markets we work with as there are high demands for robustness and reliability in the mining industry. 2015-2024 winners: RockSigma, NorrSpect, MycoMine, VAST Landscape Architecture, Flasheye, RadChat, Hypex Bio Explosives Technology, Sencept, Atium , ReVibe Energy, MBV Systems, Widefind, Innan, ThingWave AB, Sustainalube, Minalyze by VERACIO, Northern Mining Products. ⛏Digging deep is a glimpse into some of the many things that the program has contributed to, helped create or enabled since the start in 2013. Sign up to Digging Deep monthly newsletter: http://bit.ly/499z6w8 With support from Vinnova, Swedish Energy Agency and Formas, a Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development.

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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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Boosting girls’ interest in tech is key to closing the gender gap in STEM. A new report by Engineers of Sweden highlights the importance of increasing girls’ enrollment in the technology program at the upper secondary level and how to make it happen. Learn more

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We need more global cooperation to tackle climate change. This will be a good start for deeper trans-atlantic cooperation. Towards #netzero safer #climate better #airquality

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Why is it so important to do lifetime extension of existing nuclear power plants? We put together some of the reasons - and of course - this is together with large expansion of renewables and hydrogen necessary for Sweden to enable that we reach Net Zero by 2045 and expand our green industry.

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