#57 8 TWh - How to Ramp up Solar in Norway (with Carl Christian Strømberg, Solcellespesialisten)

NTNU Energy Transition Podcast

English - October 12, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MB
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This week's guest is Carl Christian Strømberg, CEO and founder of Solcellespesialisten, Norway's largest solar PV installer.

Strømberg shares his journey from graduating with an electronics degree from NTNU in 2005 to becoming the CEO of a leading solar company in Norway. He talks openly about the challenges of starting a solar business in a market where solar installations were virtually nonexistent, and his plans for the future.

Over the years, Solcellespesialisten has snowballed, doubling its workforce and expanding its operations. Strømberg explains how the company focuses on quality and close relationships with customers.

We also delve into the evolving solar ecosystem in Norway, highlighting the company's role in the country's energy transition.