Department Energy systems
Norway and the world need more renewable energy. We are researching how to build and operate it in a way that ensures cost efficiency, sustainability, flexibility, and energy security.
About us
We shape the future's energy solutions.
SINTEF Energy Research is an applied research institute dedicated to creating innovative energy solutions. We specialise in cutting-edge, research-based knowledge and infrastructure both in Norway and internationally, with the aim of providing our clients with solutions and services that increase value and strengthen their competitive ability. SINTEF Energy Research is a part of the SINTEF group, one of Europe's largest independent research institutes. SINTEF is a non-profit research foundation where no owners can withdraw dividends. Financial profits are invested in scientific equipment and expertise.
Our focus areas contribute towards the transition to and achievement of future, sustainable, energy systems:
- Smart grids
- Power transmission
- Integrated energy systems
- Offshore wind
- Energy efficiency
- Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
- Hydropower
- Bioenergy
- Hydrogen
- Zero-emission transport
In close collaboration with NTNU, SINTEF Energy Research has access to more than 12,000 m2 of laboratories, including SINTEF Energy Lab.
Departments at SINTEF Energy Research
Department of Renewable Energy
Ensuring synergy between energy technologies to achieve cost efficiency, sustainability, flexibility, and energy security.
Department Energy Technology
The department does R&D related to electric power technology, through analyses, testing and development of electric power equipment.
Department of Energy Use
The department Energy Use is engaged in thermal energy conversion processes. These include combustion, gasification and pyrolysis from energy sources such as fossil fuels, biomass and waste.
Department Energy Transition
Our main disciplines are thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, analysis and optimisation of energy processes, energy systems, and value chain analysis. We are about 70 research scientists divided into five teams: Mobility, Energy Processes, Process...
Management
Contact
SINTEF Energi AS - SINTEF Energy Research
Telephone: + 47 45 45 60 00*
Visiting address:
Main office: Energibygget, Sem Sælands vei 11
SINTEF Energy Lab: Anne Martha Kvams veg 35, 7036 Trondheim
Postal address: Postboks 4761 Torgarden, NO-7465 Trondheim