FME NorthWind works to turn wind R&D into a profitable export industry that creates green jobs and respects nature. The resea ... rch will address the grand science and engineering challenges to realize the full potential of the wind energy sector in a sustainable future. The Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Research (FME) carry out long-term research targeted towards renewable energy, energy efficiency, CCS and social science aspects of energy research. The centres selected for funding must demonstrate the potential for innovation and value creation. Research activities are carried out in close collaboration between research groups, trade and industry, and the public administration, and key tasks include international cooperation and researcher training. The centres are established for a period of maximum eight years (5 + 3). Read more about FMEs at The Research Council of Norway’s website. read more