The Norwegian Research School in Renewable Energy (NorRen) was held from 18-23 August 2024 in Langesund. We have already begun planning next year's summer school. Updates will be posted on the website when we have new information.
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), the University of Bergen (UiB), Norwegian University of Life Science (NMBU) and the University of Oslo (UiO) invite PhD-students working in the energy field to the Norwegian Research School in Renewable Energy (NorRen). The summer school has been running almost every year since 2012, at various locations and with different energy-related key topics. In total, more than 350 PhD-students have attended - and enjoyed - the NorRen summer school over these years!
Insights and thoughts NorRen 2024
- Green Growth: Insights from the 2024 Renewable Energy Research School - UiO:Energy and Environment
- Read about NTNU's thought on the NorRen summer school here (in Norwegian)
- Professor Grete Rusten from UiB lectured at NorRen; read her presentation summary on industrial symbiosis (in Norwegian)
- PhD candidates Marte Samuelsen Skogen and Julià Tudó Cisquella from UiB attended this year. Read their thoughts on the summer school here (in English)
Our focus in 2024 is on emerging topics and technologies for industry decarbonization.
The course is designed to provide state of the art insight into the roles of energy systems in industrial transitions, the development of novel energy carriers and renewable energy production, emission reduction schemes and technologies, as well as a range of factors at play in aligning industry with net zero.
Over the week, we will also dive into cross-cutting issues such as work and labour in a green economy, justice and transparency in global value chains, as well as transitions to a more circular economy.
Confirmed presenters and activities
- Vebj?rn Bakken, UiO:Energy and Environment - Course leader
- Miranda Schreurs, The Technical University of Munich
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Asgeir Tomasgard, NTNU - The role of the energy system in the decarbonization of sectors
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Kristin Guldbrandsen Fr?ysa, UiB - Wind energy
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Tor Haakon Bakken, NTNU - Hydropower
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Grete Rusten, UiB - Industrial symbiosis, strategies and dilemmas from an industrial and regional planning perspective
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Knut Einar Rosendahl, NMBU
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Stina Torjesen, Morrow Batteries
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Marie-Laure Fontaine, SINTEF
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Vito Laterza, UiA
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Tuukka M?kitie, SINTEF
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Site visits to:
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Her?ya Industry Park in cooperation with Yara
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Heidelberg Materials Sement Norge (Norcem)/ Brevik CCS with contributions by Aker Carbon Capture
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Credits: 5 ECTS
Location: Langesund Bad
Dates: August 18 - 23, 2024
Language of instruction: English
Participation fee: NOK 7500 - covers full board and excursions. Participants must cover their own travel to and from the summer school.
What can you expect?
- Lectures by leading researchers and industry experts
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Site visits to industry and insight into cutting edge technologies
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The opportunity to discuss with top scholars and experts, as well as students from a wide range of disciplines
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A collaborative educational environment and work in interdisciplinary groups on a topical project
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Networking opportunities and social events
Practical information
The NorRen summer school takes places at Langesund Bad. The hotel is located by the sea - remember to bring your swimming suit/swim shorts.
Hotell address: Langesund Bad, Badeveien 5, 3970 Langesund, Norway.
Important: Bring Your ID Card
We are visiting Her?ya Industripark on Thursday August 22. Please ensure you carry a valid ID to the park. Accepted forms of identification include passports, Norwegian driver licenses, national identity cards, and similar documents.
During the site visits, it is required to wear long trousers and closed-toe footwear; shorts and flip-flops are not permitted.
Exam
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The course qualifies for 5 ECTS credits provided the completion of the following:
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pre-work assignment (presentation)
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active contribution to the group work during the week
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essay: Deadline October 16
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Admission
Selection criteria:
- Academic and professional background
- Involvement in the field of sustainable energy
- Home institution
Deadline to apply is April 30.
Previous years
- 2022: Holmen
- 2021: Bergen (Bj?rnafjorden)
Tools
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Questions?