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PREFACE
Renewable energy has been an important political topic for a long time. 20-30 years ago there was an increasing realization that the earth’s resources are limited and that the world’s dependency on fossil fuel must be reduced. Today, climate problems are on the summit of the international political agenda. Climate change created by humans around the globe is the largest challenge humanity is currently faced with. EU and many national authorities have therefore decided to focus on a re-adjustment toward more environmentally friendly energy production and consumption. Norwegian authorities have set a target of 30 TWh of new electricity production, heat from renewable sources of energy and through energy efficiency by 2016 over the 2001 level. The purpose of this compendium is to present a concise overview of the progress of technology, economy and market in relation to renewable energy. The publication will also present examples of Norwegian companies that deliver relevant technology. The compilation of the information for this publication has been carried out by the consultancy company SWECO Grøner in close cooperation with the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE), Enova, The Norwegian Research Council and Innovation Norway, which also have financed the publication. The booklet has been quality assured by a number of experts. In addition, the Center for Renewable Energy, which is a cooperation between The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) and The Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research at NTNU (SINTEF), has contributed with comments and suggestions. 22 March 2007 ………………. Marit L. Fossdal Energy director The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate ………………. Eli Arnstad Managing director Enova ………………. ………………. Kirsten Broch Mathiesen Bjørn Eriksen