6. September 2022
National, regional and municipal climate targets require a total transformation of current energy systems and the production of renewable energy is considered one of the most important actions in this process. However, the ongoing electrification of various sectors leads to a large increase in electricity demand and requires more renewable power generation. These changes bring pressure on the infrastructure, costly investments and [...]
24. August 2022
This requires data that can be used for day-to-day management, annual reporting, prioritisation of projects and long-term planning. The underlying drivers for increased digitalisation of the water network can be summarised as urbanisation, aging infrastructure and climate change. Urbanisation: Leads to both an increased need for capacity, but also a reduced need for capacity in the [...].
24. August 2022
Being an active partner of the EU H2020 Flexgrid project, Smart Innovation Norway facilitates a forum where national and international research partners can integrate and establish collaborations with each other and industrial cluster members. Smart Innovation Norway has a unique position to create sustainable green jobs from research. That is because the company is a [...].
22. August 2022
Can smart cities save the world? This was the title of Abelia's conference "Smart citizen, smart city", which was held on 26 May in the capital. Some of the speakers included Oslo City Councilor Raymond Johansen, Minister of Transport and Communications Ketil Solvik-Olsen, State Secretary Paul Chaffey from the Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation and Ole Gabrielsen from Smart Innovation. In Smart Innovation and the NCE cluster, we have already [...]
22. August 2022
- Managers without knowledge of artificial intelligence miss many opportunities Having a conscious relationship with artificial intelligence and understanding the potential of the technology can take companies to new heights. Compared to the traditional industry that arose in the 19th century, artificial intelligence is a new type of technology. But the truth is that the term "artificial intelligence" originated [...]
22. August 2022
Business gets an even shorter route to some of the country's best players in artificial intelligence when Smart Innovation Norway and seven other strong national players join forces and establish the Nemonoor initiative. In recent years, Smart Innovation Norway has been heavily involved in artificial intelligence (AI). Among other things, the company has built up the Cluster for Applied AI, [...]
22. August 2022
- The aim is to reduce people's electricity expenses by 20 per cent lower electricity bills. Fred Martin Langøy of Smart Energy Systems believes that it is possible to achieve this with their battery solution Energy Bank. They will develop the technology together with Smart Innovation Norway. Solar panel on the roof and battery in the shed. These two elements are all it takes to […]
22. August 2022
Europe does it, and Smart Innovation Norway does it. The Halden company is betting on "communities" and is strengthening its cluster activities, the Smart City initiative and its research work. By working more closely together and distributing resources better, more innovation is created. In today's world, cooperation, community and participation are becoming increasingly important. It is felt outside Europe, and it is felt at home. As a consequence […]
18. August 2022
- Gives us access to completely new information The Viking chieftain Tore Hund from Bjarkøy outside Harstad is known as the killer of Olav the Holy. Tore Hund's kingdom contains countless cultural monuments and is a sought-after visitor destination, and now we will finally get an answer to how many people actually follow in the chief's 1,000-year-old footsteps. One of the anniversaries [...]
16. August 2022
Arendal Week is the highlight of the summer for many players in Norwegian business, and this year the kick-off is on 15 August. For five days, national actors within politics, society and business will meet each other for debate, and Smart Innovation Norway will contribute with both events and debaters. This year, artificial intelligence is the common denominator for Smart Innovation Norway's contribution, and [...]
30. June 2022
Newly elected head of the NCE Smart Energy Markets cluster, Mette Fritsch, enters the summer with clear thoughts about what the cluster can achieve in the months ahead. - We have put an exciting year behind us and are continuing to work hard to strengthen the cluster, she says. She has a long track record both with cluster partner Communicate and as an active [...]
20. June 2022
- First step to create new jobs and a better offer for the citizens A great local commitment, an exciting EU project, energetic project management, magnificent nature and significant history are some of the factors that will contribute to success in Narvik through the digitization project AURORAL. A large local commitment, an exciting EU project, energetic project management, magnificent nature and significant [...]