Energy
To succeed in the green transition, a substantial acceleration in the establishment of new renewable energy sources is imperative.
Norway has the potential of becoming a leading hub for technological advances in ammonia- and hydrogen production as well as zero-emission shipping.
The success of developing battery-driven ferries in the Norwegian ferry network shows how new technologies can be scaled up when both the value chain and the market are developed in tandem.
Batteries are not suitable for long-distance travel, so as a seafaring nation, we have to take a step further. Requiring zero emissions on Norwegian waters, in combination with financial support for investments in shipbuilding and infrastructure, will help speed up this shift for the Norwegian shipping industry.
Read the Skift-note here. (June 2020, the note is in Norwegian)