Abstract:
Power generation from renewable sources is a key element of climate change mitigation strategies. At the same time, renewable power generation depends on surface weather and is therefore directly impacted by changes in surface weather and climate. In this talk, Jan discusses how climate variability and climate change impact renewable energy resources as well as future demand for heating and cooling. He moreover, argues for a transdisciplinary approach to overcome the disconnect between energy system modeling and climate / atmospheric research.
What is the Joint Oslo Seminar (JOS):
- Atmospheric and climate sciences have a stronghold in Oslo among the four institutions University of Oslo, the Meteorological Institute, CICERO and NILU.
- This joint seminar invites renowned international experts to contribute to an informal series of lectures, meant to create interaction with the Oslo atmospheric and climate science community on recent highlights and analysis in the field.
- Normally seminars will be held on Thursdays (12:15 pm -1pm).