SINTEF projects

RenewHydro aims to develop knowledge and solutions that enable flexible hydropower to support the realization of energy transition and achieve national energy, climate, and environmental goals.

In GoHydro we aim to develop a novel algorithm for optimization of hydropower production. GoHydro will utilize the immense computing power of modern graphics processing unit (GPUs).

The project takes the perspective of a 100% renewable European electricity system, where hydropower will play a crucial role together with new technologies on the supply and demand side.

Precipitation and temperature will change in future climates, presenting new challenges and opportunities for Norwegian hydropower. We anticipate an increase in the frequency, duration, and severity of extreme events such as floods, droughts, and...

Fish on their downstream migration in rivers often encounter hydropower dams and intakes and tend to follow the main flow into the turbines where they may be injured or killed. While fine-meshed racks with a bypass can prevent fish from entering...

Hybrid solutions may be a key technology for the green energy transition.

This project will investigate if Norwegian hydropower can play a major role in climate change mitigation.

Every year, floods cause extensive damage to buildings, infrastructure and land areas, and this is expected to increase in a future where climate change leads to increased frequency and size of floods, especially in the form of flash floods as a...

Geophysical mapping and monitoring of natural hazards using multi-purpose UAVs.

The intelligent decision-making process for hydro scheduling

The SUPEERA project supports the implementation of the SET-Plan.

KoBas aims to develop predictive models for volume and price in the regulating power market, with associated outcomes. Predictions in these markets will create value, both on their own and in combination with existing decision support tools.

The players in the Nordic power market, i.e. producers, transmission system operators and regulators use computer models to plan for the best possible utilization of the system and energy resources.

Advanced methodology and tools taking advantage of storage and FLEXibility in transmission and distribution grid PLANning.

The HydroFlex project aims to develop new technology permitting highly flexible operation of hydropower stations. Flexibility of operation here means large ramping rates, frequent start-stops and possibilities to provide a large range of system...

Future power systems are facing new challenges when traditional thermal generation units are replaced by renewable energy sources with power electronic grid interfaces.

The Nordic power market is in transition, both in terms of technologies used for power generation and market structures.

"Norwegian Energy Road Map 2050" will establish a knowledge basis for decision makers in industry, authorities, politicians and the public on how a low carbon future can impact the energy and power systems in Norway. We will assess economic spillover...