Analysis of the Component- and Control System Application of a Hydropower- and PV Based DC Microgrid Designed for Electrifying Land-Based Industries in Norway

The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate reports that a significant share of Norway’s greenhouse gas emissions originates from burning fossil fuelsin the land-based industry. Although some electrification and energy cuts have been initiated, the current technology for further electrification, particularly chemical industries, is classified as “immature”. The electrification development of such industries is recognized as a critical step in reducing Norway’s land-based industry’s carbon footprint. However, this requires considerable investments in the public grid. Intending to address this, the thesis attains the NWA concept by proposing a hydropower- and PV based DC microgrid st…