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Innovation
Innovation has been at the core of our company since its early beginnings in the late 1800s. Ever since the bold feats of engineering back in our hydropower pioneering days, our mission has been to lead the shift to renewable energy.
Our approach
Through research, analysis, development and exploration of new business models, we are accelerating the transition to a green energy society.
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What we're working on
Our portfolio is carefully composed to ensure a balance between short term initiatives aimed at improving existing core business and long-term activities designed to explore new business models.
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A foundation of knowledge
As the energy markets are changing at record pace and technological breakthroughs are transforming how we produce and consume energy, our understanding of technologies and trends is increasingly important.
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Open innovation
Collaboration is key to our innovation. That's why partnerships with universities, research institutes, start-ups and relevant industries is fundamental in our approach to innovation.
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Statkraft Ventures – an innovation tool
In 2015, Statkraft established the company Statkraft Ventures which partners with dynamic start-ups that are disrupting energy markets and technologies. The company is an innovation and growth tool with focus on business models in and around distributed energy, energy management and trading. By investing venture capital, we support up-and-coming companies to explore disruptive technologies beyond our core business.
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At Statkraft, we know that our people are the most important sources of ideas that take us one step closer to an energy world based on renewables. If you want to work in a culture that encourages bold and innovative thinking, visit our careers section.
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