How can we move in a direction of decentralised renewable energy production? A panel discussion between three experts on energy.
The green transition is central to the strategy of the University of Stavanger towards 2030. We want to lead the way by transforming our educational programmes and research to accelerate the green transition in the region of Stavanger and around the world. On Wednesday May 11, you can hear more about our activities and how we work with regional stakeholders to accelerate the green transition.
Energy is something most of us take for granted when it is available yet is crucial to the functioning of society. Due to recent geopolitical events, more and more people see that our energy system is vulnerable. Also, our electric grid is lagging on maintenance. A solution to this could be to move in a direction of decentralised renewable energy production, but how can we do this in practice? In this talk we will hear from three experts on energy, coming from different backgrounds.
Moderator:
Anders Riel Müller, project leader for Future Energy Hub at UiS
Panellists:
Harald N. Røstvik is a professor at the University of Stavanger specializing in sustainable city development and solar energy. He is a pioneer in the field, having worked with solar energy since the 1970s. He also built Europe's first zero energy house powered by renewables outside of Stavanger in Norway.
Ronny Fiuren works as business developer for Forus Næringspark, Norways largest industrial area. His vision is to make Forus energy neutral by 2025. Ronny has experience from tech companies Dell and Oracle, and also as a director in Sysco, working towards the the utility sector.
Helleik Syse works as a PhD researcher in Future Energy Hub at the University of Stavanger focusing on energy in buildings. In 2020 Helleik was nominated as one of 30 role models under the age of 30 by Dagens Næringsliv. Helleik holds an MSc. in Renewable Energy Systems and the Environment from the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
The panel debate will be held in Norwegian. Free entrance.
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