NorthWind: A New Wind Power Research Centre for Norway
December 11, 2020 by David NikelHome » News from Norway » NorthWind: A New Wind Power Research Centre for Norway
The Norwegian government today announced an investment of NOK 120 million in a new wind power research centre for Norway.
Wind power has the potential to supply the world s energy needs many times over. Yet it remains a controversial topic in Norway. Many Norwegians are opposed to wind turbines in their local area.
A new research centre based in Norway will look to improve existing wind power technology and develop new solutions to locate the turbines many miles offshore.
Friday, 11 December 2020 Today the Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Tina Bru, announced an investment of 120 million NOK (€11.3 million) in a new wind power research center in Norway. The NorthWind research centre will be at the cutting edge, working on innovations to make wind power cheaper, more efficient, and more sustainable. One of the centre’s main priorities will be offshore wind research. Equinor Hywind Scotland offshore wind farm. (Øyvind Gravås/Equinor)
“Rapid growth in offshore wind power internationally offers great opportunities for Norwegian businesses. Research and development is crucial to secure lower costs, less environmental impact and improved operating models for such projects. I believe a longterm research centre with industry partners, the research community and the government will contribute to further development of offshore wind power in Norway,” said Tina Bru, Norway s Petroleum and Energy Minister.
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