One day. Two events. 

At Arendalsuka 2026, Volue is joining the conversation. During Arendalsuka, organisations, political parties, businesses, and media houses from across Norway put important societal issues on the agenda through their own events. 

Volue runs a debate with Distriktsenergi

⏱️ Time: 12:30–13:30
📍 Location: Arendals Fossekompani | Langbryggen 9, Rooftop 

Statnett stops major grid connections in the north — what does this mean for the rest of Norway and data centres? 

There's a growing gap in how the grid's real capacity is understood: local grid companies argue there's available capacity, while Statnett disagrees. Local actors are pushing for conditional connection agreements — terms customers are willing to accept — but Statnett has so far said no.  

Tor Reier Lilleholt, Head of Analysis at Volue, will open the debate with live simulations: what would actually happen if we increased capacity in key cross-sections? What does the data show about where the real constraints are? 

Participants

Moderator 

Knut Lockert — Daglig leder, Distriktsenergi 

Panel

Tor Reier Lilleholt — Head of Analysis, Volue 

Elisabeth Vike Vardheim — Konsernsjef, Statnett 

Torbjørn Vereide — Energi- og miljøkomiteen, Arbeiderpartiet 

Nils Are Karstad Lysø — General Manager, Nscale 

Kristoffer Sivertsen — Energi- og miljøkomiteen, Fremskrittspartiet 

Tove Welle Haugland — Kommunikasjonssjef, Lofotkraft 

Tore Langset — Direktør, RME (Reguleringsmyndigheten for energi)

Debate is held in Norwegian.

Live Stream Aug 11, 12:30 – 13:30: https://www.youtube.com/live/xMAkCGzMPZI

Volue hosts a conversation at Arendalsuka

⏱️ Time: 15:30–16:30
📍 Location: Arendals Fossekompani | Langbryggen 9, Rooftop 

Kraftmarkedene under press: Hva må forbedres?

Are electricity prices set correctly? Power markets have served us well since the early 1990s — but the energy system is changing fast. A more variable generation mix, electrification of industry and transport, and growing demand are all testing the limits of today's market design.

Leading experts gather to discuss whether the current market model is fit for the future, what regulatory changes are needed, and how to balance security of supply, climate targets, and consumer interests.

Participants

Moderator Haakon Leknes — Head of Growth, Volue

Panel
Tor Reier Lilleholt — Head of Analysis, Volue
Ida Buhr Ødegård — Head of DA Operations, NordPool
Anders Lie Brenna — Redaktør, EnergiWatch Norge

Conversation is held in Norwegian.

Live Stream Aug 11, 15:30 – 16:30: https://www.youtube.com/live/ZubzaNMcVPg