PhD Summer School in Renewable Energy
The Norwegian Research School in Renewable Energy (NorRen) 2025 will take place from 17 - 22 August in Bergen at Fana folkehøgskule.
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), the University of Bergen (UiB), Norwegian University of Life Science (NMBU) and the University of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ (UiO) invite PhD-students working in the energy field to the Norwegian Research School in Renewable Energy (NorRen). The summer school has been running almost every year since 2012, at various locations and with different energy-related key topics. In total, more than 350 PhD-students have attended - and enjoyed - the NorRen summer school over these years!
Insights and thoughts NorRen 2024
- Green Growth: Insights from the 2024 Renewable Energy Research School - UiO:Energy and Environment
- Read about (in Norwegian)
- Professor Grete Rusten from UiB lectured at NorRen;
- PhD candidates Marte Samuelsen Skogen and Julià Tudó Cisquella from UiB attended this year.
Our focus in 2025 is on current topics and technologies related the ongoing green industrial transition.
The course is designed to provide state of the art insight into the roles of energy systems in industrial transitions, the development of novel energy carriers and renewable energy production, emission reduction schemes and technologies, as well as a range of factors at play in aligning industry with net zero.
Over the week, we will also dive into cross-cutting issues such as work and labour in a green economy, justice and transparency in global value chains, as well as transitions to a more circular economy.
Apply here
Confirmed presenters and activities 2025
- Vebjørn Bakken, UiO:Energy and Environment - Course leader
- , NTNU
- , UiB
- , NMBU
- , UiB
- , Mayor for Øygarden kommune
- Site visits to:
- in Øygarden
More to come.
NorRen 2025
Credits: 5 ECTS
Location:
Dates: August 17 - 22, 2025
Language of instruction: English
Participation fee: NOK 7000 - covers full board (accommodation and meals) and excursions. Participants must cover own travel to and from the summer school.
The University of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ does not provide scholarships or discount for the NorRen Summer School.
What can you expect?
- Lectures by leading researchers and industry experts
-
Site visits to industry and insight into cutting edge technologies
-
The opportunity to discuss with top scholars and experts, as well as students from a wide range of disciplines
-
A collaborative educational environment and work in interdisciplinary groups on a topical project
-
Networking opportunities and social events
Practical information
The NorRen summer school 2025 takes places at It is is located about 20 kilometers south of Bergen city center, with a beautiful setting by the sea.
Address:
Important: Bring Your ID Card
We are visiting on Tuesday August 19. Please ensure you carry a valid ID to the park. Accepted forms of identification include passports, Norwegian driver licenses, national identity cards, and similar documents.
During the site visits, it is required to wear long trousers and closed-toe footwear; shorts and flip-flops are not permitted.
Exam
-
The course qualifies for 5 ECTS credits provided the completion of the following:
-
pre-work assignment (presentation)
-
active contribution to the group work during the week
-
essay:
-
Write an essay between 6000 – 7000 words (excluding footnotes and literature list). The topic must be related to a theme covered by the summer school. Target an academic audience but write in a style that will appeal to non-specialists within any particular field. Your essay should have a . If your essay is based on the group work during the summer school, you should inform your team members. You may write your essay in English or Norwegian.
-
-
Deadline to hand in the essay is October 16 at 2PM, 2025
-
Admission
Selection criteria:
- Academic and professional background
- Involvement in the field of sustainable energy
- Home institution
A current enrollment in a PhD program is required to participate in our summer school.
Deadline to apply is Thursday May 15 2025.
Previous years
- 2022: Holmen
- 2021: Bergen (Bjørnafjorden)
Tools
PhD courses in energy and energy transition
Below you will find PhD courses in energy and energy transition ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ and other institutions in Norway. Please note that there may be changes to teaching semesters, credits and content. Check the course page for updated information.
Courses
| Institution | Department | Theme | Course code | Course name | Semester | Credits (ECTS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UiO | Solar energy | MENA9510 | Autumn | 5 | |||
| UiO | Wind energy |
Taught according to demand and resources. Please contact studieinfo@math.uio.no if you are interested in the course |
5 | ||||
| UiO | Oceand and wind energy |
Taught according to demand and resources. Please contact studieinfo@math.uio.no if you are interested in the course |
10 | ||||
| UiO | Solar energy | Spring | 10 | ||||
| UiO | Solar energy | MENA9010 | The course is not offered spring 2025 | 10 | |||
| UiO | Solenergi | TEK9330 | Spring | 10 | |||
| UiO | Solar energy | TEK9300 | Autumn | 10 | |||
| Solar energy | Spring | 7,5 | |||||
| Wind energy | Spring | 11,5 | |||||
| Economy | Autumn | 10 | |||||
|
Economy |
The course is not offered 2024/2025. | 10 | |||||
| Hydropower | Spring | 7,5 | |||||
| Hydropower | Autumn | 7,5 | |||||
| Smart grid | The course is not offered 2024/2025. | 7,5 | |||||
| Economy | Spring | 7,5 | |||||
| Economy and hydropower | Autumn | 10 | |||||
| Smart grid | The course is not offered 2024/2025 | 7,5 | |||||
|
Smart grid |
The course is not offered 2024/2025 | 7,5 | |||||
| Hydropower | Autumn | 7,5 |
NorRen is a collaboration between
.png)
.png)
Questions?