Gel battery storage project financing options in Norway 2026

How big is Norway's battery market?

batteries for stationary energy storage - a market expected to reach EUR 57 billion by 2030. Now, a more mature Norwegian battery industry has greater potential to accelerate the renewable energy transition in Europe. Today Norway has not one, but two huge battery markets.

Is Norway a good place to buy EV batteries?

An early adopter of electric transport, Norway continues to capture EV battery headlines. Electric cars now account for 79 per cent of new cars sold in Norway, and the MS Medstraum was recently launched as the world’s first electric fast ferry. In a global report on lithium-ion batteries, Norway ranked first in sustainability.

Are EV batteries the future of energy storage?

“There are two market drivers for batteries: EVs and stationary energy storage. Energy storage is coming on strong now. It’s the key to turning intermittent wind and solar into a stable energy source,” explains Pål Runde, Head of Battery Norway. An early adopter of electric transport, Norway continues to capture EV battery headlines.

Is stationary energy storage a good idea in Norway?

Electric cars now account for 79 per cent of new cars sold in Norway, and the MS Medstraum was recently launched as the world’s first electric fast ferry. In a global report on lithium-ion batteries, Norway ranked first in sustainability. These are impressive records. Even so, stationary energy storage is beginning to steal the limelight.

Where is the best place to produce sustainable batteries?

Valinor sees Eiktyr, in Mid-Norway, as the worlds most suitable location for producing sustainable batteries. The area has vast access to Europe's cheapest renewable power. In addition, the tech capital of Trondheim is located only 30 minutes away. The labour market is among Norway's biggest.

Who is providing debt financing for the solar project?

The project will receive both a funding grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and debt financing from NordLB. The solar and battery assets are owned by the same vehicle, which reduced the number of interfaces and ensured the debt financing process went smoothly.