How to solve the energy crisis in Viken? Join us for a seminar on Thursday, June 1!

Statnett warns that we may have too little power already in three years. This means that neither new charging infrastructure nor new industrial/commercial activities can be established until access to new power is in place.

Business development in the region will stagnate, and Viken will be a loser in the green shift. Fortunately, there are solutions!

We've put together a packed program of problem solvers and professionals who know how to get more power - faster. Don't miss this opportunity to mingle and learn from some of the best in this field. Sign up and show interest in participating in R&D projects.

 

The target audience for the June 1 seminar is

- industry and business stakeholders

- representatives from the transport industry

- ports

- local/regional authorities

- politicians in Viken

 

In short - this day is for everyone who has an interest in ensuring that there is enough renewable power, in the right place, at the right time in our region.

The background to the seminar is the Energy Commission's report "More of everything - faster".

To achieve the goal of more power, it is crucial that business, government and the innovation community come together and apply the necessary pressure with the right arguments and information.

The seminar will offer fact-based insights from business, research and innovative pilot projects, as well as an insight into the solutions that already exist.

 

We touch on topics such as

- opportunities offered by network capacity

- new production

- energy optimization

- necessary regulatory changes

 

We have gathered the regional energy team in Viken. Now it's up to you to sign up and hear what the experts have to say!

Are you unable to attend in person? Don't despair. You can also sign up and choose "Participate digitally"

 

We look forward to seeing you!

Agenda

Part 1
Opening/Introduction
09:00 - 09:10 Energy challenges and risks if scarcity continues
Stein Erik Lauvås, Member of Parliament for the Labor Party from Østfold, member of the Norwegian Parliament's Energy and Environment Committee
09:10 - 09:25 Energy needs for green transition in Søndre Viken
Guro Nereng, Climate Advisor - Fredrikstad Municipality
09:25 - 09:40 Limited grid capacity for new industry
Bobo Garder, CEO - GG-Gruppen (Viken Park)
09:40 - 10:00 Enough power locally requires digital interaction. Elbits is one of the grid industry's initiatives.
Jon Andreas Pretorius, CIO/Corporate Director Digitalization and Technology - Eidsiva Energi
10:00 - 10:20 Smart charging and Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology - part of the solution for the energy situation in Viken?
Tom Orvei, CEO - Current
10:20 - 10:35 PAUSE
Part 2
10:35 - 11:05 History of nuclear power: from neutron discovery to small modular reactors / Small Modular Reactors, why they are a game changer.
Tomas Nordlander, Vice President, Institute for Energy Technology (IFE)
11:05 - 11:20 Solar power in Viken - how much and how fast
Carl Christian Strømberg, Founder/CEO - Solcellespesialisten
11:20 - 11:35 Wind power in Viken - dead or still possible quickly?
Olav Rommetveit, CEO - Zephyr
11:35 - 11:50 "Kraftløftet" Tripartite cooperation on increased access to electricity - NHO, LO and the Government through the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy
Jon-Vidar Knold (Senior Advisor - NHO Oslo og Viken) and Ulf Lervik (Regional Manager - LO Østfold)
11:50 - 12:10 How can new technologies and digitalization and innovative business models help to connect more consumption?
Stig Ødegaard Ottesen; Chief Scientist Sustainable Energy Systems - Smart Innovation
12:10 - 12:40 Lunch
Part 3
12:40 - 12:55 Technology solutions - Heimdall Power
Vivi Mathiesen, VP Regulatory Affairs - Heimdall Power
12:55 - 13:10 Technological solutions - Flextools
Mathias Herbert Rui, Project Manager Flextools (formerly ENFO)
13:10 - 13:25 Technological solutions - Pratexo
Nils Roald, Sales Director EMEA - Pratexo
13:25 - 13:45 The distribution grid - how can local grid companies contribute?
Vidar Kristoffersen, CEO - Norgesnett
13:45 - 14:00 PAUSE
Part 4
14:00 - 14:15 How can batteries be used to lower energy costs?
Knut Gustavsen, CEO - Smart Energy Systems
14:15 - 14:30 Energy optimization - How can this be done in practice - now?
Knut Johansen, Wattscout AS
14:30 - 14:45 How can the different power markets contribute to reduced costs for industry and public agencies
Asgeir Tomasgaard, Professor, Director FME NTRANS, Director NTNU Energy Transition Initiative
14:45 - 14:50 Conclusion - how to move forward from this starting point - summary and suggestions for further actions
Inge Michael Bilet, Cluster Manager - NCE Smart Energy Markets/Smart Innovation