Solar energy shines in Norway
Page date: Published 14 Mar 2023; updated 21 Sep 2026. 4 min read.
The article argues that Norway’s renewable electricity supply, technology expertise and experience with demanding environments support solar-related businesses, despite limited winter sunlight. It highlights solar solutions for remote cabins and off-grid settings, including lamps by BRIGHT Products and solar battery systems by Solar Village. It also mentions Innos’ system for monitoring and melting snow on rooftop panels and Safedesign’s rooftop safety equipment.
On manufacturing, the article recounts REC’s historical position in polycrystalline solar cells and says Norwegian hydropower can reduce the energy footprint of silicon and cell production. It profiles Dynatec Engineering’s silicon-production method, which the article says can grow silicon 40 times faster and with greater energy efficiency than other methods. These are claims described in the article and may not represent current market leadership or performance.
The final section discusses floating solar as a way to use water surfaces near cities and industrial centers, while identifying waves, severe weather and wind as engineering challenges. It names Ocean Sun as a Norwegian company developing floating solar technology inspired by aquaculture. Related link: Energy.