FME SOLAR

The Norwegian PV Research Centre

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FME SOLAR is a national research center for solar power, focusing on photovoltaics (PV). It is jointly funded by the Research Council of Norway and our partners. FME SOLAR is dedicated to supporting the broad PV industry, the public sector and society in Norway by providing competence and cutting edge R&D in this very important field.

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Sustainability and circularity

With more than 1 billion PV modules installed every year, sustainability is becoming increasingly important. FME SOLAR addresses both sustainability in production and installation, as well as recycling of PV materials and components.

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Supporting accelerated deployment of PV power plants

For the PV industry to continue on its growth trajectory, digital tools supporting development, deployment, operations and maintenance, as well as integration of a rapidly growing number of PV power plants worldwide are needed.

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Photovoltaics here, there, everywhere? 

FME SOLAR will investigate the opportunities and challenges related to the deployment of PV power plants of all sizes through improved integration in buildings and infrastructure, co-use of land and water, as well as in new environments. Public acceptance is required for further upscaling and is an important aspect of the FME SOLAR research.

Latest news

  • Gigawattparty
    18/09/2026
    Gigawattparty

    Norge har passert 1 GW Solkraft

    Det begynte med hyttetak og pilotprosjekter. Nå står det en gigawatt der ute, bygget av mange som sto på da svaret som oftest var at det er for lite sol i Norge. Den første av mange. Det fortjener en markering. 

    Det skal feires, og vi håper du blir med.

    Fornybar Norge i samarbeid med FME Solar og Norconsult inviterer til Gigawattparty🌞

    Torsdag 22. oktober kl. 15.00 · Næringslivets Hus, Middelthuns gate 27, Oslo

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  • Webinar series on PV + BESS: Hva skjer i EU?
    14/09/2026 - Merete Estensen
    Webinar series on PV + BESS: Hva skjer i EU?

    Welcome to our second webinar of fall 2026, continuing the PV + BESS series, on Friday October 16th from 09:00-10:00. This webinar is hosted by FME BATTERY, FME SOLAR, The Federation of Norwegian Industries and Renewables Norway.

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  • Webinar series on PV & BESS: Large hybrid plants
    31/08/2026 - Merete Estensen
    Webinar series on PV & BESS: Large hybrid plants

    Welcome to our first webinar of fall 2026, continuing the PV + BESS series, on Friday September 18th from 09:00-10:00.  This webinar is hosted by FME BATTERY, FME SOLAR, The Federation of Norwegian Industries and Renewables Norway. 

     

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Upcoming events

  • Gigawattparty
    18/09/2026
    Gigawattparty

    Norge har passert 1 GW Solkraft

    Det begynte med hyttetak og pilotprosjekter. Nå står det en gigawatt der ute, bygget av mange som sto på da svaret som oftest var at det er for lite sol i Norge. Den første av mange. Det fortjener en markering. 

    Det skal feires, og vi håper du blir med.

    Fornybar Norge i samarbeid med FME Solar og Norconsult inviterer til Gigawattparty🌞

    Torsdag 22. oktober kl. 15.00 · Næringslivets Hus, Middelthuns gate 27, Oslo

    Read More
  • Webinar series on PV + BESS: Hva skjer i EU?
    14/09/2026 - Merete Estensen
    Webinar series on PV + BESS: Hva skjer i EU?

    Welcome to our second webinar of fall 2026, continuing the PV + BESS series, on Friday October 16th from 09:00-10:00. This webinar is hosted by FME BATTERY, FME SOLAR, The Federation of Norwegian Industries and Renewables Norway.

    Read More
  • Webinar series on PV & BESS: Large hybrid plants
    31/08/2026 - Merete Estensen
    Webinar series on PV & BESS: Large hybrid plants

    Welcome to our first webinar of fall 2026, continuing the PV + BESS series, on Friday September 18th from 09:00-10:00.  This webinar is hosted by FME BATTERY, FME SOLAR, The Federation of Norwegian Industries and Renewables Norway. 

     

    Read More