The research is multi-disciplinary and comprised of six goal-oriented research communities.
Smart Energy Efficient Buildings This research community works to develop new knowledge, integrated solutions, and technology that renders it possible to meet the energy needs related to buildings with considerably reduced resource consumption and environmental impact. More about SmartBuild »
Centre for Renewable Energy. The Centre for Renewable Energy (SFFE) combines the competence of NTNU, SINTEF and IFE within the field of renewable energy, as well as initiating innovative and pertinent research tasks. More about the Centre for Renewable Energy »
The Gas Technology Center The center seeks to exploit the synergism of multidisciplinary research into the natural gas value chain. The center is the largest natural gas research- and educational center in Norway. The Gas Technology Center (GTC) unifies the combined efforts of The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and The Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research (SINTEF). More about The Gas Technology Center »
Better Resource Utilization (BRU) NTNU and SINTEF have invested much time and energy developing a new strategic plan and organizing task forces for petroleum exploration and production The plan identifies four key areas for research in the years to come: Finding and Producing; Drilling and Subsea Technology; Integrated Operations in the Petroleum Industry; and Arctic Technology. More about BRU »
Electric Energy and Energy System Analysis The Energy System Analysis group looks for solutions to issues concerning the transition to a sustainable and flexible energy infrastructure. More about Electric Energy System Analysis »
Energy and Society The Research Group for Energy, Transportation and the Environment contributes to the strengthening of our knowledge basis for a more environmentally friendly energy regime in Norway and internationally. More about Energy and Society »