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The Norwegian Electric Vehicle Success

Oslo is world-leading on electric mobility with a market share of battery electric passenger vehicles of 30% in 2017!

The Magic Factory

The Magic Factory outside Tønsberg recycles food waste and manure into climate-friendly biogas and valuable bio-fertilizer.

The Climate and Energy Laboratory

A national pilot consisting of a passive house with four renewable energy sources used for education purposes.

Support for the Solar Energy Industry

The Solar Energy Cluster is a national partnership which supports cooperation between stakeholders in the solar energy industry.

Source separation of household waste and recycling in Hamar

Waste collection system that has proven good results for several years, especially when it comes to preparing waste for recycling.

Roaf Solar Park Lillestrøm

Roaf Solar Park Lillestrøm is to be a showcase for competence development, research, and demonstration of new technology.

Recycling – Oslo’s commitment

Municipalities in the Oslo region has a strong commitment to circular economy. World-class companies make the ambitions possible!

Powerhouse Kjørbo – Plus energy office building

Powerhouse produces more renewable energy that it consumes over the course of its lifetime.

Plus-energy Social Service Buildings in Oslo

Starting with 2017 all new buildings owned by the City of Oslo are planned as plus-energy-buildings

Pilot projects on carbon neutral urban areas

FutureBuilt is a ten-year programme (2010-2020) with a vision of developing carbon neutral urban areas and high-quality architecture.

Optical sorting and energy production from residual waste

Plant including optical sorting systems and incineration systems for treatment of waste produced in the Oslo region.

Norwegian Institute for Air Research

NILU's research provides knowledge and awareness about causes and consequences associated with pollution and climate change