Trondheim

Silicon solar cells are one of the most important green energy sources. Their production has expanded largely in the past years. To achieve a more environmentally friendly production process, it is crucial to understand the properties of materials used in it. My research focuses on the glass used for storing silicon during the process. This presentation gives an introduction into this topic.

With the promise of smart systems for climate neutrality embedded in our daily lives, researchers and the general public are questioning the process. Biases are embedded into systems that are intended to help people with no input in the design, creation, or development process gathered from those respective communities. This talk focuses on how to include the often-excluded from the design process

The Norwegian public sector and its budget are immense. It provides a high level of welfare but there are signs of stress and indications that it may not be sufficient or sustainable in the future. How it procures and provides needs to evolve; it needs to innovate. One way is to buy for social impact and here, it can better integrate social enterprises in the production and delivery of welfare.