Batteries
SINTEF performs research covering large parts of the battery value chain.
Department of Sustainable Energy Technology
We develop innovative solutions for sustainable energy technology such as solar energy, batteries, hydrogen and membrane technologies, and energy systems through knowledge on materials, optimization and economics.
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About the Department Sustainable Energy Technology
Our research areas include development, testing and use of advanced materials and components in sustainable energy technology. Our competence areas encompass chemistry/electrochemistry, physics, advanced materials, optimization and sustainability analysis. We develop and facilitate implementation of digital tools, technology and integrated systems for industrial, transport and energy applications to reduce our carbon footprint. We operate a workshop that produces bespoke research equipment.
The Department´s main activities
Hydrogen
As a fuel, hydrogen is powerful enough to launch NASA’s space shuttles.
Materials properties, characterisation and utilization
SINTEF unites world-leading expertise in understanding of material properties, to the requirements of the end-products characteristics.
Solar energy
SINTEF is doing research to make solar energy more efficient, more competitive, and more environmentally friendly.
Sustainable Energy
The transformation of the fossil-based energy sector with large greenhouse gas emission to clean energy is one of the greater global challenges.
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Oslo
Trondheim
- The department is located in Trondheim and Oslo
- Employees in the Department Sustainable Energy Technology
