Bjarne Nyborg – Folkecenter’s ”house artist” turns 80
Bjarne Nyborg turned 80 on the 27th of February and was celebrated properly here at Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy. Bjarne Nyborg has amongst many merits been named artist of the …
Christiansborghøring om energifællesskaber – vær med online
Nordisk Folkecenter for Vedvarende Energi er medarrangør af høring om energifælleskaber, som finder sted på Christiansborg med Lea Wermelin (S) som vært onsdag den 1. marts. Du kan deltage fysisk …
TV-series: Folkecenters role in Denmarks RE-history
Kai Hartmeyer, journalist at TV Midtvest, has produced a TV-series in seven episodes called “Kais Klimarejse”, which takes a closer look at the worlds efforts to solve climate challenges. In …
Internship positions: openings for Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (W/M/O)!
We are looking for 2-3 trainees with backgrounds in Electrical engineering and Mechanical Engineering (or similar);
You will collaborate with a startup working within wave energy and support it in its preparation for testing of the prototype.
Starting date: as soon as possible. Duration: 3-6 months, with possibility of extending
EU marine governance gets a boost as new European research project sets sail
EU marine governance must evolve to meet the goals and objectives established in the European Green Deal. A shift is needed from the current largely fragmented nature of marine governance toward a more cross-cutting and agile arrangement, one that is in sync with wider developments taking place at sea, at shores and on land. PERMAGOV, a recently launched Horizon Europe project, sets out to achieve that by piloting a novel multi-level governance approach for various regional seas and national waters around Europe, targeting four areas of key importance to sustainable development: maritime transport, marine energy, marine life, and marine litter.
The ”secret” behind the success of Danish wind turbines
For many Danes wind turbines is today something we take for granted when staring out the window. You might even say that wind turbines and their industry has become a part of Denmark’s and the Danes self-understanding as something special we as a green nation have contributed to the world. And it’s not entirely wrong to say. The world’s largest producer of wind turbines is situated in Denmark. But why is that, and how?
Launch: “Uganda 100 % Renewable Energy Scenario and Plan by 2050”
On Friday 9 February 2023 there will be the “Uganda 100 % Renewable Energy Scenario and Plan by 2050” launch, by UCD. The event will take place at JEEP Folkecenter’s …
Is Solar Energy the Right Technology for Denmark?
When thinking about solar energy, Denmark is not exactly the first country that comes in to mind. We normally associate sun with Italy, Greece, Spain and all the other Mediterranean countries. While that might be the case when choosing a holiday destination, it is not when it comes to energy.
New Project for Folkecenter!
We are happy to inform you that Folkecenter is now part of a new project, called “Multi-layer Governance Performance of Marine Policies” (PERMAGOV).
Summary of Folkecenter’s Activities
With the year close to an end, it is time to have an evaluation how has been 2022 for Folkecenter: busy, but also very rewarding!