Oslo large capacity energy storage power supply

Does Oslo need better energy management?

To continue the electrification of these sectors, Oslo needs better energy planning and management to ensure that the city has sufficient grid capacity and alternative energy sources to fulfil the transition. Energy management is needed at both the micro level – construction site or charging station – and the macro level – city and region.

How many GW of hydropower does Norway have?

Norway presently has 32 GW installed capacity in the hydropower system and 85 TWh reservoir storage, providing 97 per cent of its own electricity supply. Studies have shown that it is possible to develop additional 20 GW of new capacity in the Norwegian hydropower without construction of additional reservoirs.

Is Norway the 'battery of Europe'?

Image: Ingrid Capacity. While Norway once aimed to be the ‘battery of Europe’ it has since been overtaken other Nordic countries Sweden and Finland for BESS deployments. Research firm LCP Delta’s Jon Ferris explores the region’s energy storage market dynamics in this long-form article.

Is additional hydropower storage capacity a cost-effective alternative?

Additional hydropower storage capacity offers an alternative to expensive capacities for peak thermal power generation. Comparing cost of new gas-power plants located in Europe versus costs of additional pumped-storage in Norway shows that the latter option would be more cost-effective for the provision of peaking capacity.

Why is power supply intermittent in northern Europe?

The power system in Northern Europe is characterized by large shares of wind and solar. Hence, power supply may be intermittent during periods of low wind speeds or low radiation.

Is hydropower a good energy storage option?

The work combines technological, environmental and social science. The HydroBalance Study has shown the value of energy storage from hydropower if compared to other options for storage such as natural gas and batteries.