TechThursday #3 – The Future of Renewable Energy Production: Technology, Industry and Export Opportunities

Norway has abundant natural resources, strong technological capabilities, and industrial actors with high potential in renewable energy. But how do we develop solutions that drive both national value creation and export growth?

TechThursday #3 highlights technologies and projects within solar, offshore wind, wave energy and hybrid solutions – and discusses how we can build integrated and globally competitive value chains. Join us as we connect technology, industry and research – with a strong focus on innovation and international opportunity.

Theme:

How can emerging renewable energy technologies – from offshore wind to wave and solar – contribute to value creation and export growth for Norway?

Agenda:

08:00–08:05 | Welcome and Introduction
 by Energy Valley
 – Renewable energy in a system and export context
 – Interplay between tech development, industrial growth, and public policy

08:05–08:40 | Short Presentations
 Moderator: Energy Valley

• Statkraft – Torjus Folsland Bolkesjø, VP – Head of Global Drivers (TBD)
   CCost Development and Outlook for Growth of Clean Technologies Towards 2050
• Ocean Sun – Karl Lawenius, CFO
   Floating solar – from Norwegian innovation to global growth markets
• Concrest Energy – Leif Arne Tønnessen, CEO
   Megawatt rated wave power derived from subsea industry’s principles, and how dual source harvesting of wave and wind resources increases and stabilizes energy to grid.
• Kongsberg Maritime – Torgrim Andersen, VP Advanced Marine Operations
   Shaping the Future of Floating Wind – Enabling New Marine Operations
  
  

08:40–09:00 | Joint Panel Discussion and Q&A
 Moderated by Energy Valley
 Topic: How do we develop integrated value chains for renewable energy technologies and exports?
 – Reflections from speakers
 – Audience Q&A
 – Input on international positioning, innovation needs, and collaboration across sectors