Renewable Energy Cluster

What Renewable Energy Cluster does

RENERGY (Renewable Energy Cluster) is a Norwegian membership-based industry cluster organization headquartered in Trondheim, serving companies, research institutions, and public actors developing green energy technologies across hydrogen, battery storage, offshore wind, maritime energy transition, sustainable aviation fuel, and smart grid. The cluster provides a service package comprising scaling programs, EU advisory services, expert networks, communication support, and event organization, with members gaining access to competence, capital, and networks across the Norwegian and Nordic green energy ecosystem. RENERGY is hosted by Fremtidens Industri alongside sister clusters NORDSEC and Ocean Autonomy Cluster, and reports 112 members and project partners plus access to over 500 Nordic members through the MAREN maritime energy consortium.

RENERGY's flagship activities include the NORHyWAY / H2 Valley Mid-Norway initiative — a hydrogen corridor certified under the Clean Hydrogen Partnership with €240M in EU funding and €750M investment potential — and the ZeroKyst Green Platform project (120 MNOK) targeting zero-emission fishing and aquaculture vessels. The cluster has triggered over 614 MNOK in green technology investments and operates its proprietary RENERGY Skaleringsverktøy, a decision-support tool guiding consortia from idea to Final Investment Decision. RENERGY is admitted to Innovasjon Norge's NIC Impact cluster program at the highest tier and operates an EU-funded EU advisor position to support internationalization of its member base.

The organization's business model combines recurring annual membership fees (tiered by organization size and type) with project-based grant income from Innovasjon Norge, the Research Council of Norway, Grønn Plattform, and EU programs including Clean Hydrogen Partnership, Horizon Europe, and SUNRISE. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on visible project outcomes, conferences (Smartgridkonferansen, H2science, European Hydrogen Valleys Investment Forum, Arendalsuka, Aqua Nor), and word-of-mouth within the Norwegian green energy ecosystem, supplemented by enterprise-level engagement through NIC Impact and cross-border EU consortium activity.

Name

Renewable Energy Cluster

Legal name

RENERGY - Renewable Energy Cluster

Website

https://renergycluster.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RENERGY is a Norwegian membership-based green energy cluster in Trondheim serving companies, research institutions, and public actors developing hydrogen, battery, offshore wind, maritime, and smart-grid technologies through scaling programs, EU advisory, and consortium-building services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Trondheim

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: RENERGY generates revenue through membership fees paid by companies, organizations, public actors, and knowledge institutions. The membership fee depends on the size and type of organization. Membership packages provide access to expert networks, project funding guidance, EU advisory services, collaboration on green energy innovation, internationalization support, visibility, and competence development.
2. Project-based funding and grants: RENERGY secures funding through national and international grant programs including Innovasjon Norge's cluster programs, EU-funded projects (e.g., Clean Hydrogen Partnership, Horizon Europe, SUNRISE for Ukraine), and regional schemes. Funding supports consortium-based innovation projects and the cluster's operational activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RENERGY is a Norwegian membership-based industry cluster organization that supports companies, innovators, and industry partners in developing and scaling green technology. It delivers a comprehensive service package including scaling programs, EU advisory services, expert networks, communication support, and event organization, with the core deliverable being the RENERGY Impact Membership.

Product overview

RENERGY is a Norwegian renewable energy cluster organization that functions as a network-based service provider rather than a traditional software product company. The core offering is the RENERGY Impact Membership, which provides access to a comprehensive service package supporting innovation, sustainability, growth, internationalization, and scaling. This is complemented by specialized modules including a Scaling Program for consortia-based projects, Innovation Guidance and Business Development advisory services, EU Advisory Services for international project support, Communication Services for visibility and branding, Expert Networks for topic-specific collaboration, and Event Organization for knowledge sharing. The organization connects companies, innovators, and industry partners to develop and scale green technology through collaboration, funding access, and connections to leading knowledge environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RENERGY Impact Membership
• Scaling Program
• EU Advisory Services
• Expert Networks
• Event Organization
• Communication Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 million NOK in green technology investments triggered through cluster activities
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Innovasjon Norge (Innovation Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2025Innovasjon Norge is a key strategic partner providing funding for RENERGY's EU advisor position (4-year extension), cluster program participation (NIC Impact), and project co-funding. Established office in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2025 to support Norwegian companies entering Ukrainian markets. RENERGY leads EU-UA SUNRISE project for Ukraine's energy supply, positioning both organizations for Ukraine reconstruction efforts.
• SINTEF Energi / SINTEFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSINTEF is a core research partner in multiple RENERGY-led projects including ZeroKyst (Green Platform project), EnerSea (seafood energy needs study), and EU applications for H2 Valley. SINTEF brings research capabilities, laboratory testing, and technical expertise to consortium projects. RENERGY members use the cluster as a forum to discuss research needs and find partners for project realization.
• NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNTNU is a key knowledge hub partner providing academic expertise in energy technology, electrical power systems, and related fields. Collaboration includes participation in conferences, research projects, and student/talent engagement.
• Trøndelag Fylkeskommune (Trøndelag County Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrøndelag Fylkeskommune collaborates on regional energy strategy, co-funds projects (Grønn luftfart Trøndelag), and participates in cluster activities. A partner providing additional financial support for the cluster's work and enabling free assistance to startup companies.
• AneomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAneo is a key industry partner and supporter of RENERGY, providing additional funding for cluster activities. Hosts annual Christmas breakfast event for members. Actively involved in energy market discussions and hybrid power plant projects (Mørre project).
• NTE (Nord-Trøndelag Elektrisitetsverk)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNTE is a partner providing additional financial support and active in multiple RENERGY projects. Contributes to energy solutions work packages in circular economy initiatives and participates in battery network activities.
• SiemensmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSiemens is a partner providing additional support to the cluster and contributes expertise in areas including energy solutions, automation, and cybersecurity within energy systems. Involved in smartgrid and energy systems projects.
• EquinormajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquinor is listed as a partner providing additional financial support to the cluster's work, enabling the cluster team to offer free assistance to startup companies.
• Trondheim Kommune (Trondheim Municipality)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrondheim Municipality is a partner providing additional financial support to RENERGY and participates in energy strategy and planning discussions.
• Smartgridsenteret (Smart Grid Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmartgridsenteret is a central cooperation partner for RENERGY, providing project leadership for scaling projects within smart grid technology. Critical collaboration for developing future energy solutions.
• MAREN (Maritime Energy Transition) consortium partnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAREN is a Nordic renewable energy network comprising RENERGY, SINTEF Energi, Danske Maritime, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Icelandic New Energy, and VASEK. Together they represent over 500 members across Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland, working to accelerate maritime energy transition through joint projects, a Nordic Maritime Energy Program, and a Nordic Digital Platform.
• NORHyWAY / H2 Valley Mid-NorwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNORHyWAY is RENERGY's flagship hydrogen infrastructure project creating a hydrogen corridor in Mid-Norway. Led by RENERGY, it involves operational pilots in hydrogen production, bunkering systems, and maritime/road transport. Certified as a Hydrogen Valley under the Clean Hydrogen Partnership with €240M EU funding and €750M investment potential.
• EnerSea project partners (SINTEF, NCE Aquatech Cluster, Menon Economics, SinkabergHansen, Glocal Green, Havkraft, Salfjord, Inseanergy, Salmon Evolution, Nova Sea, Bjørøya, Hofseth Aqua, NTE Marked)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnerSea is a completed project led by SINTEF to map seafood industry energy needs and access to renewable energy through 2040, with a budget of 5,225,000 NOK. Partners include industry actors across aquaculture, research, and economics. RENERGY is a project partner.
• Clean Hydrogen AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRENERGY is a member of the Clean Hydrogen Alliance, a European initiative supporting the deployment of hydrogen technologies. RENERGY's H2 Valley Mid-Norway has been certified under this alliance, unlocking access to EU funding and cross-border collaboration.
• Ocean Autonomy ClustermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the broader Fremtidens Industri ecosystem, collaborating with RENERGY on cross-cluster initiatives including NORDSEC (Nordic Defence and Security) and innovation projects spanning energy and maritime autonomy.
• Fremtidens Industri (FI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFremtidens Industri is the parent organization/home of RENERGY. FI is an innovation company operating business incubators, cluster programs, and test/development environments. RENERGY sits within this broader ecosystem alongside NORDSEC and Ocean Autonomy Cluster.
• EU-Ukraine SUNRISE project consortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUNRISE is an EU-funded project led by RENERGY connecting European energy clusters with Ukrainian actors to develop battery solutions, hybrid grids, and decentralized energy systems for Ukraine's energy security. Partners include energy clusters from multiple European countries and Ukrainian institutions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Hydrogen Sweden: Swedish national hydrogen industry association and cluster. Closely comparable as a Nordic counterpart advancing hydrogen value chains, EU project participation and policy advocacy, but serving Swedish rather than Norwegian members.
• Cluster Green (Denmark): Danish green energy and cleantech cluster organization. Comparable in mission (mobilizing green-transition SMEs, consortia and EU funding) but operating in a different Nordic geography and national funding ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Energy Valley: Norwegian industry cluster for energy technology based on the Stavanger region. Closest direct competitor as another Norwegian energy cluster accessing NIC and Arena programs, with overlapping oil-and-gas-to-renewables member companies and parallel hydrogen/offshore wind activity.
• NORDSEC Nordic Defence and Security Cluster: Sister cluster under Fremtidens Industri alongside RENERGY. Direct comparable in cluster structure, NIC program participation, member services and cross-cluster collaboration patterns within the same organizational umbrella.
• Ocean Autonomy Cluster: Sister cluster under the same Fremtidens Industri parent organization as RENERGY. Highly comparable Norwegian cluster with shared back-office services, joint cross-cluster initiatives, and overlapping member companies in maritime energy and autonomy.
• Smart Innovation Norway: Norwegian innovation cluster organization with smart-grid and energy-related activity, partner of RENERGY through Smartgridsenteret. Comparable as a membership-based cluster providing scaling programs, EU advisory and consortium facilitation.
• GCE Ocean Technology: Norwegian Global Centre of Expertise cluster for ocean technology based in Bergen. Directly comparable as a Norwegian industry cluster in the maritime/ocean space with overlapping members (e.g., SINTEF, Aneo) and similar consortium-building and EU funding model.
• NCE Maritime CleanTech: Norwegian Centre of Expertise cluster for maritime clean technology, headquartered in Ålesund. Comparable to RENERGY as a publicly-funded Norwegian industry cluster mobilizing consortia and EU funding around green maritime and energy transition, with a similar member-driven service model.

Others

• European Cluster Alliance: Alliance of European cluster organizations across sectors. Relevant as the meta-level ecosystem in which RENERGY participates through EU projects and Clean Hydrogen Partnership membership; not a direct competitor but shapes the funding landscape and cross-cluster collaboration norms.

Broad incumbents

• Catapult Network UK: UK network of nine technology and innovation Catapult centres, including Energy Catapult. Comparable at a structural level as publicly-supported innovation cluster platforms connecting industry, academia and government, but at substantially larger scale and with multiple verticals beyond energy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fornybarklyngen
• Facebookfacebook.com/renergycluster
• Xx.com/RenergyCluster

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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