Nordic Energy Research is the go-to place for Nordic co-operation on energy research and policy

What are the aims of Nordic Energy Research?

“Nordic Energy Research finances co-operative energy research and facilitates intergovernmental energy co-operation that adds value to national initiatives. We fund inter-Nordic researcher mobility, which creates trust and long-term collaborative relationships – these are effective tools for knowledge sharing. In addition, we coordinate Nordic collaboration on EU research programs and energy legislation. The European collaboration involves:

1) A joint Nordic effort to influence and inspire work programs in international forums

2) Communicating with a common Nordic voice when it comes to EU/ EEA legislation and research programs

3) Administrative task of managing research calls.

What is Nordic Energy Research’s key message?

Finally, we engage in transforming research results into innovation, commercialization of technologies, and policy development.”

What is Nordic Energy Research’s most important goal?

“Our vision is to make the Nordic region the most sustainable and integrated energy region in the world. Nordic Energy Research facilitates progress toward this goal through energy collaboration. We create added value and a common knowledge basis for policy makers, researchers, and the energy sector to lead the green transition – both within the Nordics and by promoting Nordic energy solutions globally.”

“Nordic co-operation matters. Energy co-operation between the Nordic countries has been strong for many years and may be even stronger tomorrow. Research co-operation is important to ensure that the Nordic region remains at the forefront of the green transition. Together, the Nordic countries are the 11th largest economy in the world. Nordic co-operation on energy research is key to the region’s global competitiveness, especially in the relation to the EU/EEA, which has gained importance in recent years.”

What changes does Nordic Energy Research want to make?

“Nordic Energy Research’s most important task is to support the Nordics in becoming the most integrated and sustainable region in the world. We enhance regional co-operation, create added value in the Nordic countries, and ensure trust and sustainable collaborative relationships for the benefit of society.”

Why does Nordic Energy Research publish a book?

“Our name does not capture the full scope of our activities. Facilitating Nordic co-operation involves a number of activities and focus areas all of which contribute to achieving our goals. The purpose of this book is to provide a more complete picture of what we do at Nordic Energy Research.”