Norway pama solar

Do companies know about solar energy in Norway?

During interviews, some firms however, point out that they experience a limited attention and knowledge about PV. As a general indicator of attention to PV, we searched news media and parliamentary databases to observe the frequency of mentioning of solar energy compared to other renewable energy technologies in Norway.

What are the regulations for the Norwegian solar PV industry?

Following regulations for the Norwegian solar PV industry is critical. The supply companies acknowledge that any equipment that is delivered to Norway should be translated in a Scandinavian language with a Norwegian user manual for installation. Other regulations refer to CO2 footprint.

Does Norway offer financial support for solar projects?

Many Norwegian policies, like Enova and Skattefunn, offer financial support schemes, according to certain rules. For example, Enova provide financial resources for solar installations in private houses, while in bigger projects an innovative technology should be involved in addition.

Is there a potential for PV in Norway?

There is a large untapped potential in the use of PV in Norway, for instance in the built environment. While there are expectations for growth in installations, we observe that regulatory barriers and inconsistent policies provide barriers to realize such potentials.

Why are new solar panels not being introduced in Norway?

Furthermore, companies try to get support for introducing new solar panel technologies in Norway but they find that the process stops due to the lack of evaluators’ knowledge. One example refers to the projects of bifacial solar modules, or different glass technologies that would be more beneficial in the northern regions.

What does a Norwegian solar company do?

Norwegian firms are involved in project development, operation and maintenance and/or ownership of large utility scale PV plants, as well as sales and installation of decentralized solar home systems or “pico” solutions, such as solar lamps or PV powered devices used in agriculture.