About the project
The project will contribute to the following areas of cooperation in the Green Transition:
- Renewable energy and other forms of clean energy solutions;
- Resource efficiency and circular economy;
- Energy storage including batteries;
- Zero-emission transport
The main objectives of the project are:
- To raise awareness of green energy transition and to promote the cooperation between Norway and Romania in the aim of renewable energy, circular economy, energy efficiency, transportation, digitalization and decarbonization.
- To train and build competences for and to transfer knowledge and technology to local companies and decision makers.
- To ensure both sustainability and flexibility by increasing knowledge & competences on renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, circular economy using effective solutions based on AI algorithms for students and young researchers.
- To strengthened bilateral relation and to carry out a long-term collaboration, promoting educational opportunities, as well as to contribute to the future development of academic & cultural cooperation between Norway and Romania.
- To develop the study plan for a new Master Programme at Romanian partner institution based on the existing Master Programme at the Norwegian partner and study cases obtained from local networks and industrial partners.
- To create synergy with other EEA and Norway projects, and to share and transfer knowledge based on our previous experience to local industrial partners, and other stakeholders.
Project timeframe
September 2024 - April 2025.
Project type
Bilateral Cooperation
Goal
The proposed initiative involves a series of eligible activities that are essential for strengthening bilateral relations and increasing cooperation between Østfold University in Norway and “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău in Romania, with a special focus on the green energy transition. The first set of activities includes a kick-off meeting held in Norway, which will create both formal and informal frameworks for participants to get to know each other, discuss project objectives, and establish roles and responsibilities. This type of meeting is crucial for building a solid foundation of mutual trust and understanding between partners.
Additionally, the planned workshops and training sessions will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices between faculty members, researchers, and industry representatives from both countries.
Through case study presentations and visits to Norwegian companies that work with renewable energy and apply circular economy principles, participants will better understand the challenges and solutions in the green transition field. These activities are essential for encouraging intercultural dialogue and stimulating long-term collaboration.
Financing
External Financing Project: EEA & Norway Grants- Supported by a grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Grants Romania 2014-2021, in the frame of the Energy Programme Romania.
The link to funding source: https://eea.innovationnorway.com/article/open-call-for-bilateral-cooperation-in-the-green-transition-romania-and-norway-iceland-or-lichtenstein
Cooperation
Our collaborators associated with the project: CERC, AUTONOM SA, RETUR RO, Bacau County Council, AGRICOLA International Bacau, EGGR Group, AFRY Consult AS, NxTech AS, Verdal Kommune, Greenerway AS, Ny Plast AS, University Politehnica Timisoara, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacau, “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, Technical University of Iasi.
