Moving towards the Smart Grid: The Norwegian case

Encompassing the global developments towards more sustainable and environment-friendly energy solutions for the future, Norway has been developing its own Smart Grid strategy. This strategy follows a path defined by the specific characteristics of the Norwegian energy system and the societal context. This article presents the Norwegian Smart Grid case by collecting the experiences and actions taken by industry, academic and research sectors. The role of power electronics technologies in smart grid research and in industry-driven innovation is also addressed in the paper.