Is stationary energy storage a good idea in Norway?

Electric cars now account for 79 per cent of new cars sold in Norway, and the MS Medstraum was recently launched as the world’s first electric fast ferry. In a global report on lithium-ion batteries, Norway ranked first in sustainability. These are impressive records. Even so, stationary energy storage is beginning to steal the limelight.

What is the largest energy company in Norway?

The largest energy company operating in Norway is Equinor ASA, which was renamed from Statoil ASA in 2018. The company was created by the merger of Statoil and Norsk Hydro in October 2007. Norway’s government is the company’s largest shareholder, owning a majority stake of the company.

Who are Norway's Big Three battery cell companies?

A few years ago, Norway’s big three battery cell companies – Beyonder, FREYR Battery and Morrow Batteries – were only promising, high-tech blueprints. “Now these large projects are mature. They are talking to potential clients.