What are the past and future trends of solar energy in Norway? : A study on Norway's solar energy system

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Norway is one of the countries in the world with electricity from renewable resources, but only a small part is solar energy. This study investigates the past, current and future trends and scenarios for solar energy in Norway. It highlights the consistent transition towards increased solar energy usage, driven by political initiatives and new technology to some extent. Starting with a thorough overview of Norway existing energy system, e.g. current energy supply, structure of the electricity grid and its continuity, and their electricity supply to other countries. Additionally, the other renewable resources that Norway utilize will be explained, as hybrid systems are a reoccurring subject. The past, current and future trends which are the main objective for this study will be investigating important events, immersing in solar energy projects and the political initiatives that have influenced the usage of solar energy in Norway. Lastly, the discussion aims to understand what the future trends could be, while also providing different scenarios that could be applied to Norway's energy system. The scenarios are created with the background of past and current trends, and some indications from the future trends. This part also includes the advantages and disadvantages that solar energy has in Norway, observing location, efficiency and climate. Concluding with a sustainability analysis from an environmental, economic and governmental point of view. As solar energy will not be sufficient to supply Norway especially during the winter months, hybrid systems offer a promising solution for integrating solar energy into Norway’s energy landscape to meet the demands for renewable energy.