Renewable Energy Day 2026

Join us for a day dedicated to the future of renewable energy!

The Faculty of Engineering and Science at the University of Agder invites academia, industry professionals, students, and stakeholders to the Renewable Energy Day 2026. This event will bring together leading experts, researchers, and students to discuss cutting-edge developments in renewable energy technologies and sustainability.

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Why Attend?

  • Discover groundbreaking research
  • Explore collaboration opportunities
  • Gain insights from keynote speakers
  • Network with academia and industry

Who Should Attend?

  • Academics & Researchers
  • Industry Professionals
  • Students
  • General Public 

 

Register for the event

Program

TimeWhatWhere
08.30-09.00Registration and welcome coffeeMain lobby
09.00-09.30Introduction and Welcome Address
Sunniva Whittaker, Rector UiA
Paul R. Svennevig, Department leader, Department of Engineering Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science
Souman Rudra, Faculty of Engineering and Science
Tore Vehus, Faculty of Engineering and Science
Auditorium C2 042
09:30-11:30

Scientific session 1

• Speaker 1: Norsk Havvind AS: 
"Onshore wind - a new start" by John Amund Lund

• Speaker 2: Energy system Research Group

Auditorium C2 042
10:15-10:30Coffee breakAmphi Theatre
 

• Speaker 3: Å Energi: 
"Where does the energy transition stand today, and how is Å Energi positioning itself to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead?" by Søren Kragholm

• Speaker 4: Energy Material Research group

Auditorium C2 042
11:30–12:30LunchStudent canteen
12:00-13:30Poster Session
Students (bachelor, master, PhD) will present their thesis research projects on various renewable energy topics
Amphi Theatre
13:30-15:00

Scientific session 2
• Speaker 1: Battery Norway: 
“What Comes Next: Initiatives and Directions Shaping Norway's Battery Sector" By Nora Rosenberg Grobæk 

• Speaker 2: Battery Coast Research Group,

• Speaker 3: Procarbon: 
“Biochar for meteorological process application” by Ralph Brandsvoll

• Speaker 4: Bioenergy and Thermal Energy Research Group

Auditorium C2 042
15:00-15:10Coffee breakAmphi Theatre
15:10-15:30

Award Session & Closing remarks

• Announcement of Best Poster for Bachelor, Master and PhD levels by the Organizing Committee

• Announcement of Best Thesis in Battery and a short speech by Vianode

• Closing Remarks Souman Rudra and Tore Vehus

Auditorium C2 042
15:30-16:00Lab visits 

Preliminary program. Changes may come.

Kontaktperson:

Picture of Souman Rudra
Professor
Email
souman.rudra@uia.no
Phone
+47 37 23 30 36
Picture of Tore Sandnes Vehus
Førsteamanuensis
Email
tore.vehus@uia.no
Phone
+47 37 23 33 65
Picture of Elisabeth Rasmussen
Førstekonsulent
Email
elisabeth.rasmussen@uia.no
Phone
+47 37 23 30 25
Published Mar. 7, 2025 12:59 PM - Last modified June 12, 2026 1:48 PM