In contrast to the rest of Europe, Norwegian power generation gives off virtually no CO2 emissions. Nevertheless, the climate goals pose important challenges for the Norwegian power sector:
- New CO2-free power is needed in order to replace fossil fuel.
- New CO2-free power generation is less flexible. Therefore, increased trade in the power-market is necessary to fulfil the climate policy.
Norwegian hydroelectric power could play an important role as a ‘swing producer’.
Nesting birds and the movements of domesticated reindeer are topics that have interested Statnett for some time and have been the subject of many research projects.
Safety is first priority for Statnett; to secure our own personell and other people coming into contact with our facilities.
Statnett’s role in the Norwegian power system demands a high level of credibility and integrity, and the work relating to ethics is one of the cornerstones which must be in place in order to perform this role.
