Lab 1: Powering the Future: Navigating Energy in Transition

Date: Tuesday, June 16
Time: 9.00 am – 2.00 pm
UiA Host: Andreas Wald
Language: English
Location: Hunsfos Hydropower plant
Seats Available: 50 participants (registration required via the EURAM registration form)
Fee: €120 (includes 1 hour bus ride and lunch)
Pick-up location: Bus leaves Kristiansand bus station at 9 AM on Tuesday the 16th of June, and returns at 1 PM.
Description:
Join us for an exclusive tour of a working hydropower plant where engineering, nature, and innovation meet. Venture deep down into the mountain to explore vast underground caverns, massive turbines, and the heart of clean energy production.
Your experience includes:
- A guided walk through the impressive underground facilities
- A live talk from one of the company’s managers, sharing insights into operations, sustainability, and the future of renewable energy
Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply curious about how water turns into electricity, this tour offers a rare and unforgettable perspective on sustainable power.
Explore how Å Energi is adapting to a rapidly evolving energy landscape through strategic portfolio management and innovation, capped with an immersive visit to a hydropower plant.
Program:
09:30 Arrive at Hunsfos Hydropower plant
09:40 Guided tour of the hydropower plant
10:30 Presentations by Å Energi; Q&As; and discussions around the tables
12:00 Woodfired pizza buffet with salat
13:00 Bus returns to Kristiansand



