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  • – We need to open up for being more experimental

    Research on innovation plays a crucial role in addressing society's challenges in a sustainable manner. At HVL, the doctoral programme in responsible innovation and regional development is pivotal for the development of our institution.

  • In pursuit of clean energy

    The world is in the middle of a global energy crisis, while a climate crisis is creeping up on us. This makes it increasingly important to find new clean energy solutions. Could the answer be right there in front of us – in the plant kingdom?

  • Water behind dams: keep it or leave it?

    Researchers from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) and Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have developed a method for making better decisions in hydropower production. They believe that this will play a critical role in ensuring the transition to a greener energy system.

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