About CINELDI

The electricity grid is the enabler of the green transition. CINELDI developed new concepts, technologies and solutions that will enable the cost-effective realisation of a flexible and intelligent, electricity distribution system. Our electricity grid is the backbone of the power system and must be robust and properly designed. Sustainability targets cannot be met unless the distribution system undergoes a necessary transformation towards a more intelligent electricity distribution.

About

CINELDI was a Centre for Environment-friendly Energy Research, financed by The Research Council of Norway and the partners in the project, between 2016 and 2024.

The centre's research comprised the fields of electric power engineering, cybernetics, information technology and communication technology. It also incorporated social sciences to understand the real-life applications of these technologies. 

CINELDI's innovations aimed to considerably reduce total electricity distribution system costs, and leverage business opportunities for technology providers in both national and international markets. CINELDI also focused on increasing knowledge, strengthening education, and fostering international collaboration within its fields of research.

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Duration: 2016–2024


Presentation of CINELDI (pdf) (updated 16.05.2024)

Organisation

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CINELDI Executive Board members

Sigurd Kvistad, Elvia
Svein Kristian Reiersen, Lnett
Tom-Rune Bjørtuft, 
Stig Simonsen, Lede

Ingvill Stenseth, BKK
Per-Oddvar Osland, Glitre Nett
Bjørn Bakken, Statnett
Kristin Lind, Renewables Norway
Hermund Slaatsveen, Aidon

Espen Kåsin, Embriq
Anngjerd Pleym, NTNU
Knut Samdal, SINTEF Energi
Khanh Tuan Le, Research Council of Norway (Observer)

Scientific Committee members

  • Professor Magnus Korpås, the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway (Leader)
  • Reader Ivana Kockar, University of Strathclyde, UK
  • Associate professor Mattia Marinelli, the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Denmark
  • Professor Fabrizio Pilo, the University of Cagliari, Italy
  • Director Angel Diaz, Tecnalia, Spain
  • Professor Bruce Mork, Michigan Technological University, USA
  • Research Professor Kari Mäki, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Finland
  • Professor Anne Remke, the University of Münster, Germany
  • Professor Madeleine Gibescu, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
  • Scientist Marialaura di Somma, ENEA, Italy