We shape the future's sustainable energy solutions
Who we are and what we do
SINTEF Energy Research is an institute for applied research, 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 their value and strengthen their competitive ability.
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SINTEF Energy's International Research Activity
Partnership for sustainable energy solutions
2023 has been an eventful year for SINTEF Energy and the world. Despite a turbulent backdrop, SINTEF Energy experienced good academic and economic results. The world is still reeling from the pandemic and geopolitical unrest. At home, Storm Hans damaged critical infrastructure and private property. This underscores the importance of our work in developing sustainable energy solutions for the future.
SINTEF Energy Research and UN's Sustainable Development Goals
Affordable and clean energy
Our research aims to ensure that various energy solutions have a low climate footprint and high security of supply while being efficient and profitable. Most of our research projects contribute to goal number 7.
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Energy supply infrastructure on land and offshore is crucial for robust societies. Our projects contribute to building strong infrastructure, promoting innovative businesses, fostering sustainable industry, and providing energy-efficient solutions.
Sustainable cities and communities
SINTEF Energy Research focuses on smart cities and low-emission transport. Our research helps develop sustainable neighbourhoods without greenhouse gas emissions, and we develop solutions for safe and emission-free transport using various energy carriers.
Climate action
SINTEF Energy Research develops technology to reduce emissions and limit global warming to 1.5°C, which aligns with goal 13. This includes developing sustainable energy solutions to replace existing technologies.
Life on land
SINTEF Energy Research works on energy solutions that balance energy needs with nature conservation, aligning with goal 15. We have particularly long experience with this in hydropower.
SINTEF Energy Research has clients and projects all around Norway and the world.
SINTEF Energy Research has a significant international research activity, particularly in Europe.
SINTEF Energy Research leads six national research centres contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals.
FME NorthWind
NorthWind aims to support a profitable Norwegian export industry in offshore wind, creating new green jobs while ensuring that wind power is developed in a way that respects both nature and people. In addition to the research partners SINTEF, NTNU, NINA, NGI, and UiO, over 40 Norwegian business partners are involved.
FME HYDROGENi
HYDROGENi is dedicated to research and innovation in hydrogen and ammonia. Knowledge, technological solutions, and a sustainable hydrogen economy must be developed for hydrogen to become a key driver in the green transition. These are precisely the challenges that SINTEF and 50 Norwegian and European partners in HYDROGENi are working to solve.
FME NCCS
FME HighEFF
FME CINELDI
LowEmission
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Scientific Publishing
Publications: Scientific publishing is central to ensuring our research maintains high international quality. SINTEF aims for at least one scientific publication per researcher per year, and SINTEF Energy achieved this goal in 2023.
Starting in 2023, all of our peer-reviewed publications will be accessible in our archive, SINTEF Open.
