Batteries
SINTEF performs research covering large parts of the battery value chain.
Department of Energy Technology
The Energy Technology Department delivers solutions based on electrical power and electrotechnical materials. We have strong expertise in electrical power engineering, materials technology, physics, and chemistry, and work closely with NTNU.
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About department Energy Technology
Reliable components in the transmission and distribution network are essential to the future power system, which needs to deliver secure, sustainable, competitive, and affordable energy to society. These components will need to withstand new stresses and operating patterns brought about by factors such as the electrification of transport and the growing share of variable renewable power generation.
Our extensive laboratories are central to our research activities. We operate approximately 5,000 m² of lab facilities equipped with advanced electrical engineering and materials-testing equipment. In addition, we have state-of-the-art measurement systems for field testing and monitoring.
We have experience in projects for the Norwegian and international electrical engineering industry, energy utilities, and the maritime sector. Through our own research projects, we also contribute actively to master's and doctoral education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
Our research areas include:
- Management of existing power infrastructure – value-creating asset management and condition monitoring methods.
- Climate and environmentally friendly power components and materials – including compact components and substation solutions, as well as the use of sustainable and low impact materials.
- Long distance and offshore power transmission.
- Electrification of the transport sector – technologies and solutions for charging infrastructure for both land based and maritime transport.
- Digitalised power system components – technologies for condition monitoring and supervision based on sensor systems and data analytics.
The department is located at SINTEF Energy Research, Sem Sælands vei 11, Trondheim, and at SINTEF Energy Lab, Anne Martha Kvams veg 35, Trondheim.
Employees in Energy Technology
Main activity areas
Energy systems
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Electric power components
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Hydropower
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Offshore wind
Norway has just left the starting line in a race to become the nation that conquers the sea with deep-water wind turbines.
Laboratories
Electrotechnical laboratories
In our electrical power engineering laboratories, we conduct research, development, and testing for manufacturers, suppliers, and users of electrical power equipment.
ElpowerLab
ElpowerLab is a national facility for developing technology for electrification and the future power grid infrastructure.
SATS
Scandinavian Association for Testing of Electric Power Equipment.
SINTEF Energy Lab
SINTEF Energy Lab represents the next generation of energy laboratories and is a key enabler for the development of the efficient power systems of the future.