...environmentally friendly and cost-effective energy system Our research is developing the future's system solutions for hydropower, wind power and the power grid at the Norwegian, Nordic and European level –including in production planning, the development of offshore wind power and smart grids. We conduct...
...resources and loss of biological diversity are very complex. At SINTEF we conduct analyses of the profound socio-technical change processes required to address these challenges. Much of this work is focused on climate change and energy transition, but strategies and tools to enable circular economy and blue-green...
Marine operations include traditional shipping, offshore operations and aquaculture operations. SINTEF offers solutions to analyze different types of marine operations. These solutions include model trials and numerical simulations....
...product for most industrial metals and metal alloys. Together with our customers and partners, we develop production processes and manufacturing methods (casting, metal forming and joining) as well as methods for describing and understanding the metals microstructure and properties in solid as well as liquid...
...opportunities and challenges for the industrial sector Digitalisation in the industrial sector means that previously isolated ICT systems are now being linked to the internet, enabling us to exploit both historical and real-time data, stimulate more efficient production and operations, and automate a whole...
Research on societal security aims to strengthen society's ability to protect itself against and manage events that threaten fundamental values and functions, and endanger lives and health, whether these events are caused by nature, technical or human errors, or malicious actions. SINTEF is an internationally...
Mathematics and technology are inextricably linked, with advances in one field driving innovation in the other. Mathematics underpins algorithms and data analysis techniques are used across a diverse range of industries, while technology has revolutionized the way mathematicians work, enabling them to...
Automation can make transportation of people and goods safer, more environmentally friendly and more efficient. Green transition and safety requirements challenge our transport system. Today's system is still largely based on non-renewable energy, and nine out of ten road fatalities are due to human...
...transmission and distribution grid are crucial for the power system’s ability to provide society with secure, sustainable and competitive electricity at any one time. The physical infrastructure is the true backbone of the future electrical energy system. Therefore, the development and adoption of power...
...industry is going through a major transformation to become more efficient and climate- and environmentally friendly. We must take better care of the infrastructure and resources we have, while there is also a need for development and modernization. SINTEF is an important contributor to this transformation...
...nations An efficient, selective and sustainable fishery ensures that marine resources can be utilised both now and in the future. As the world’s ninth largest fishing nation, Norway exported fish and fishery products for a record NOK 31.6 billion in 2020. If both we and future generations are to continue...
...innovation and change processes in public and private sectors. This knowledge is vital for sustainably prioritizing resources. Our expertise is analysis and method development within regional economics, business development, cost-benefit analysis, industrial economics, ripple effect analysis, and evaluation...
...make solar energy more efficient, more competitive, and more environmentally friendly. Solar energy is experiencing a vast growth both in Norway and globally. Solar energy will play a pivotal role in the energy transition from fossil to renewables and provide clean energy to parts of the world where many...
Aquaculture technology for the future Aquaculture involves the farming of fish and other marine animals, as well as the cultivation of things such as seaweed and kelp. This complements the catch-based marine resources, such as fishing, and will be a significant contributor to the future need for more food from...
...geological, geophysical expertise and developing our in-house software we can model all elements of a petroleum prospect (from source rock, expulsion, migration, and trap, seal or cap rock). This can be used to evaluate and minimize uncertainties in exploration, development and production risk....
...product development. Aluminium’s low weight, corrosion resistance, and strength make it a key construction material worldwide. Aluminium is used in a large range of applications like buildings and constructions, packaging, electronics and oil & gas platforms. Particularly in transport applications (automotive...
...example, leftover food, wood and leather products. Environmentally friendly and sustainable circular bioeconomy should largely focus on biomass that cannot be used as food, such as seaweed, algae and waste from food production. SINTEF is looking at how food waste, sludge and surplus heat can be part of...
...increased research and value creation in mobility, transport and infrastructure with the ambition to develop sustainable solutions that can bring about a necessary shift in the transport sector. Why mobility is important: <!-- [if !supportLists]-->Increased e-commerce among consumers and increased transport...
...disciplines and develops research-based solutions towards the realization of the potential of wave energy. The current geopolitical and energy market reality requires Europe to drastically accelerate the clean energy transition and increase Europe's energy independence from unreliable suppliers and volatile...
...resources such as land, water, and energy. A sustainable food system is one that ensures food security and nutrition for current and future generations in an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable manner. According to the UN’s State of Food Security and Nutrition annual report (2023)...