UiO:Energy and Environment is funding thematic research groups related to the development of sustainable energy systems and a sustainable society. The research groups will also contribute to the further development of an interdisciplinary culture and collaborations between UiO researchers, and to external collaborations both nationally and internationally.
Duration: 2019-2022
Spatial-Temporal Uncertainty in Energy Systems - SPATUS
The research group SPATUS studies how we can model uncertainty in renewable energy production. Wind, clouds and temperature vary randomly through time and space, and SPATUS will look at mathematical models that can capture and describe this uncertainty.
Climate Change and Energy Transition in the Middle East - GreenMENA
GreenMENA studies the human and social factors in energy transition in the Middle East and North Africa. Which factors influence ordinary people’s perceptions of, and support for, a green shift in the MENA region?
Circular Energy for a Sustainable Circular Economy
The research groups aims to contribute to new knowledge about social and legal aspects of sustainable energy solutions in relation to the expanding role of digital products and services in our economy. The research group will explore digitalisation in the context of the shift to a circular economy, with a particular focus on design, maintenance, and repair as energy conservation strategies and the regulation of products for sustainability.
Duration: 2022-2024
CO2 storage research and cross-border synergies; southern Norwegian North Sea - CCNS
NCCS aims to strengthen UiO’s position as a leading CCS university and the preferred research partner in future CCS-centers in Norway. They will lead a new partnership between academia and industry in a novel R&D activity targeting CO2-storage in the southern North Sea.
Wind for Future: Envisioning swift and inclusive energy transitions with young people across Norway
Wind for Future aims to answer the question: What energy systems do young Norwegians envision for their future? To answer this question they will develop, conduct and evaluate an intervention tool, in the form of workshops on the energy transition for youth, aged 16-18.
Research for Energy and SUstainabiLity Transformations - RESULTS
RESULTS will develop research and capacity for understanding sustainability transformations in response to the complex global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. This includes transforming energy systems, land use systems, finance systems, education systems, and so on, in a manner that is equitable and sustainable.
Discovery and exploration of novel materials for tandem solar cells - DENT
DENT aims to enhance the speed of discovery and investigation of new materials for use in tandem solar cells.