by Tove Hatling Jystad | Mar 5, 2025 | Biogas, Energy measures
Project manager Ingvar Kvande at NORSØK has extensive experience in designing farm biogas plants and has, in the project "Transport of raw biogas" (2021), contributed to creating a reference work for those thinking of establishing a plant. This report addresses...
by Gunnar Larsen | Nov 21, 2024 | Energy measures, The climate game, Uncategorized
The type of lamp that has dominated as grow lights so far is high-pressure sodium lamps, abbreviated HPS or SON-T. These are relatively inexpensive lamps with a good light spectrum and good light output. There has long been talk of replacing them with LED fixtures that have even higher...
by Tove Hatling Jystad | Oct 17, 2024 | Energy measures, Zero-emission farm
The zero-emission farm is our vision. But is it possible to achieve zero emissions from a farm? At Mære and Skjetlein we are testing and demonstrating new possible solutions. There is no easy path to zero emissions, but with this vision we are going in the right direction. At a lunch webinar on June 4th...
by Berit Fix | Jun 17, 2024 | Biogas, Biochar, Energy measures, R&D, Green plants, Livestock, Carbon bonding, The climate game, Composting, Methane reduction, Natural diversity, Zero-emission farm
The zero-emission farm is our vision! That is why we have established the Agricultural Climate and Energy Center as an arena for research and development in agriculture. From January 1, 2023, the center has been expanded to include both natural farming schools, Mære agricultural school and Skjetlein upper secondary school...
by Tove Hatling Jystad | Apr 3, 2024 | Energy measures, Front page, The climate game, Zero-emission farm
How can I, as a farmer, reduce climate emissions from my farm? Finding practical and profitable ways to reduce climate emissions can be challenging. We are now working to develop a Climate Game where you can create your own plan for climate action on the farm. Hear more about...
by Gunnar Larsen | Mar 25, 2023 | Energy measures, Author bio
At Mære, three solar cell systems have been installed on the roof; the suckling pen, the dormitory house and the stable. The system on the suckling pen is a roof-integrated system. The solar cells form an integrated part of the roof itself. On the dormitory house, the solar cells are placed on top of the existing roof. The system on...
