Nordic Climate Neutrality: Decarbonizing the Nordic power system
A webinar on securing supply and reducing unwanted distributional consequences
Science calls for immediate and deep emission reductions across all sectors to avoid accelerating climate change. Hence, countries that have the tools, know-how and institutional and financial capacity must step up and lead by example. The Nordic region is well prepared to take on this responsibility and has a strong track record of leading by example.
In this webinar series on Nordic climate neutrality, we will share insights on a set of topics of relevance for achieving climate neutrality in the Nordic region, aiming to share experiences and inspire across borders. This webinar is the third in the series.
Decarbonizing the Nordic power system – Securing supply and reducing unwanted distributional consequences
In this webinar, we discuss challenges and opportunities for the Nordic power system given ambitious climate policy targets, broad electrification, and the fast growth of renewable electricity production. A larger share of intermittent power production from wind and solar production means an increased demand for non-fossil balancing power. We assess the opportunities for developing renewable energy sources and balancing power in the Nordics, as well as energy efficiency, flexibility, and storage improvements. There is likely an underdeveloped potential to secure power supply, increase efficiency, constrain electricity prices, and reduce unwanted distributional effects and negative impacts on nature through strengthened Nordic collaboration.
The webinar is moderated by Astric Arnslett, CICERO
Programme:
14.00: Introduction with Asbjørn Torvanger, CICERO
Addressing the power systems and electrification in the Nordics, its potential and challenges.
14.15: The role of the power system in Norway and all Nordics in the green transition with Jan Bråten, Statnett.
Addressing how we can secure sufficient green power flexibility and how the biggest gains from the Nordic collaboration can be realized
14.30: Wind and solar energy with Kristin Linnerud and Eirik Ogner Jåstad, NMBU.
Addressing how much wind and solar energy can contribute to the green transition in the Nordics as well as the social acceptance of the energy forms.
14.45: How to prioritize between climate, energy and nature? With Truls Gulowen, Naturvernforbundet
15.00: Comments from steering group and open discussion
15.25: Closing remarks with Marie Karlberg, the Nordic Council of Ministers' Secretariat
Nordic Stocktake and Vision
The webinar series is a part of the project “Nordic Stocktake and Vision – Pathways to Climate Neutrality”, carried out by a consortium consisting of the organizations CONCITO, CICERO, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, University of Iceland and Reykjavik University, and Tyrsky Consulting. The project is a part of the initiative “Climate transition in the Nordics” to support the Nordic Vision 2030. The overall aim of the Nordic Vision is to become the most sustainable and integrated region in the world by 2030.
