Energy & Green Tech
A lot is happening these days in the Norwegian electricity grid. The Nordic countries are experiencing increasing levels of variability in electricity generation from new wind and solar power plants, combined with decreasing ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Hardware
Greener data processing requires systems that work smarter, faster, and are more energy efficient. Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have developed a tiny piece of super-smart hardware ...
Dec 19, 2023
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Engineering
The six Middle East countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council are located in one of the harshest places on the planet. Temperatures on hot summer days can top 50°C. Access to water in these desert lands is also challenging.
Dec 7, 2023
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Business
Researchers have recently discovered a new way of making consumer items. They've developed a machine, based on AI technology, that can customize personal care products to your own requirements.
Nov 21, 2023
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Engineering
The addition of slag has been shown to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from concrete manufacture by more than 95%. Researchers have now discovered that the concrete delivers.
Nov 9, 2023
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Robotics
NTNU's largest laboratory—the Trondheim fjord—is something of an El Dorado for researchers developing underwater robots. A charging station has been installed on the seabed, and to ensure the robots can find the shortest ...
Oct 31, 2023
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Business
The Norwegian government's new sharing scheme for self-generated, renewable energy, which came into force on 1 October, represents one of many steps on the road to local electricity sharing. The scheme enables electricity ...
Oct 24, 2023
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Engineering
Solar panel systems are now being installed at a rapid pace. In 2022 alone, the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) registered a doubling of installed solar power systems connected to the power grid.
Oct 19, 2023
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Engineering
The building and construction sector currently accounts for approximately 4.5% of Norway's greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions are derived mainly from fossil fuels used for transport and the operation of construction ...
Oct 3, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Norway is often seen as a shining example of how a country can make its transportation greener by encouraging consumers to purchase electric cars. But Norway's approach isn't for everyone—and it may be hampering the country's ...
Oct 2, 2023
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