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NHO urges for more power cable between Norway and the rest of Europe
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The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) believes more power cable between Norway and the rest of Europe can make it more favorable to invest more in aluminum production in Norway.
Norway could become Europe's green battery, said NHO. But it requires a comprehensive energy policy - and multiple power cables to other countries.
- Norway can play a key role as the green battery, which provides much needed balance power in Europe, says Peter Haas Brubakk, director of nutrition policy at the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO).
- But it requires a comprehensive energy and climate policy. It needs to look different energy sources in context, and also to see far beyond the borders, he added.
If the EU is to meet its climate targets, it requires an aggressive investment in renewable energy. It's already started, including in Germany.
But strong focus on solar and wind power and a corresponding need for balance power, to be sure power supply also on days when there is no wind or clouds.
Flexible hydropower Norwegian hydropower can play a key role in balancing wind and solar power, according to NHO. The turbines can be started and stopped on short notice.
- The introduction of electricity certificates will give probably give us surplus of power in the coming years. In addition, it demonstrated a great potential for energy savings in existing buildings. Meanwhile, Norway has half of Europe's reservoir capacity for hydropower. It gives us a good base to play a role as a green battery for Europe, says Haas Brubakk.
Specifically, it means more interconnectors and increased transmission capacity between Norway and Europe, according to NHO.
- We have transfer cables to Denmark and the Netherlands. We should also get the wires to Germany and the United Kingdom, says Haas Brubakk.
Increased transmission capacity can also give a new spring for more power intensive industries in Norway, said NHO. Norwegian companies can buy cheap power from Europe when the profit which is great.
- It can be the foundation for increased production and export of "energy in solid form," such as aluminum, says Haas Brubakk.
EU investment in renewable energy and the transition from gas to electricity for heating can reduce gas consumption by up to 30 percent by 2030, according to Veritas assay. But Haas Brubakk do not think an increase in exports of Norwegian hydropower will threaten gas exports.
Norway could become Europe's green battery, said NHO. But it requires a comprehensive energy policy - and multiple power cables to other countries.
- Norway can play a key role as the green battery, which provides much needed balance power in Europe, says Peter Haas Brubakk, director of nutrition policy at the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO).
- But it requires a comprehensive energy and climate policy. It needs to look different energy sources in context, and also to see far beyond the borders, he added.
If the EU is to meet its climate targets, it requires an aggressive investment in renewable energy. It's already started, including in Germany.
But strong focus on solar and wind power and a corresponding need for balance power, to be sure power supply also on days when there is no wind or clouds.
Flexible hydropower Norwegian hydropower can play a key role in balancing wind and solar power, according to NHO. The turbines can be started and stopped on short notice.
- The introduction of electricity certificates will give probably give us surplus of power in the coming years. In addition, it demonstrated a great potential for energy savings in existing buildings. Meanwhile, Norway has half of Europe's reservoir capacity for hydropower. It gives us a good base to play a role as a green battery for Europe, says Haas Brubakk.
Specifically, it means more interconnectors and increased transmission capacity between Norway and Europe, according to NHO.
- We have transfer cables to Denmark and the Netherlands. We should also get the wires to Germany and the United Kingdom, says Haas Brubakk.
Increased transmission capacity can also give a new spring for more power intensive industries in Norway, said NHO. Norwegian companies can buy cheap power from Europe when the profit which is great.
- It can be the foundation for increased production and export of "energy in solid form," such as aluminum, says Haas Brubakk.
EU investment in renewable energy and the transition from gas to electricity for heating can reduce gas consumption by up to 30 percent by 2030, according to Veritas assay. But Haas Brubakk do not think an increase in exports of Norwegian hydropower will threaten gas exports.
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