#74 The Future of Norway & Germany's Energy Collaboration (with Christian Maaß, BMWK)

Today we explore the evolving energy partnership between Norway and Germany. Our guest is Christian Maaß, who heads Department II for Heat, Hydrogen and Efficiency in the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection. We’ll be discussing the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, with a focus on hydrogen, energy efficiency, and cross-border cooperation. With both countries facing increasing demands for sustainable energy solutions, Christian shares insights into the integration of economic and climate policies, the challenges of transitioning to hydrogen, and how this unique partnership is shaping the future of energy in Europe. Stay tuned for an in-depth conversation on how Norway and Germany are working together to address global climate challenges.

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The NTNU Energy Transition Podcast is a knowledge hub that aims to empower individuals and organizations in Norway, Europe and beyond to tackle climate change and move our global society towards carbon neutrality. New episodes every second Thursday. The podcast is hosted by the NTNU Energy Transition Initiative which was established to deliver world-leading research on energy transition strategies to achieve the Paris ambitions. You can find us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and on our webpage. Please reach out by mail to "julius.wesche@ntnu.no". Webpage ntnu.edu/energytransition