Podcast: NTNU Energy Transition Podcast
Episode: #04 The Norwegian Energy Transition (with Prof. Asgeir Tomasgard)
Description: Norway is Unique: It has abundant natural energy resources and a relatively small population. It’s electricity runs mainly on carbon free hydro energy, and it is one of the wealthiest countries on the planet. But most of its wealth comes from exporting fossil fuels such as natural gas and oil. While the Norwegian government aims to accelerate the low carbon energy transition, social resistance rises against new wind farms in order to preserve nature and the cultural heritage of the country.
To give an overview over these tricky topics I met with Asgeir Tomasgard. Asgeir is Pr...