We draw on our ETO model to answer the question: “How can the world achieve 1.5°C within the bounds of techno-economic and political feasibility?”

In this latest edition of our forecast to 2050, we see some developments speeding up the transition and others slowing it down. The massive shift to renewables is unstoppable, but too slow to meet global climate goals.

The Energy Transition Outlook is a forecast towards 2050, but also includes short term developments. In this 7th edition of our annual outlook, we analyze the impact of energy security concerns, inflation, supply chain disruptions and the impact of progressive policies in some regions.

There are big geographical variations in the energy systems, energy mix, and in how fast the energy transition develops. You can drill down into 10 regional reports to study the energy transition in your region. You will find the regional reports from page 163 in The Energy Transition Outlook Report

The Energy Transition Outlook is a forecast towards 2050, but also includes short term developments. In this 7th edition of our annual outlook, we analyze the impact of energy security concerns, inflation, supply chain disruptions and the impact of progressive policies in some regions.

The Energy Transition Outlook is a forecast towards 2050, but also includes short term developments. In this 7th edition of our annual outlook, we analyze the impact of energy security concerns, inflation, supply chain disruptions and the impact of progressive policies in some regions.

The Energy Transition Outlook is a forecast towards 2050, but also includes short term developments. In this 7th edition of our annual outlook, we analyze the impact of energy security concerns, inflation, supply chain disruptions and the impact of progressive policies in some regions.

The Energy Transition Outlook is a forecast towards 2050, but also includes short term developments. In this 7th edition of our annual outlook, we analyze the impact of energy security concerns, inflation, supply chain disruptions and the impact of progressive policies in some regions.

The Energy Transition Outlook is a forecast towards 2050, but also includes short term developments. In this 7th edition of our annual outlook, we analyze the impact of energy security concerns, inflation, supply chain disruptions and the impact of progressive policies in some regions.

Power and renewables

Data analytics has already changed several industries and the power sector is next. Whilst there are many positive impacts currently being realized from data analytics, with more to come, there are also challenges to be overcome.

The remaining carbon budget for a 1.5ºC future is withering away. Already by 2029, DNV forecasts this budget will be exhausted. The energy transition must accelerate significantly to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

Our Pathway report draws on the findings from our Outlook report to answer the question: “How can the world achieve 1.5°C within the bounds of techno-economic and political feasibility?”

Corporate

Offshore wind turbines face higher wind speeds than onshore turbines and face strong ocean currents, requiring more robust designs and significantly higher capital costs. While they generate more energy due to stronger winds, these increased costs result in a higher levelized cost of energy (LCOE). The HIPERWIND project has developed new design simulation models that reduce the LCOE by up to 9%, thus making offshore wind turbine construction and operation more cost-effective and reliable.

Healthcare

DNV has been assigned a central role in the EU's new research project, SYNTHIA, aimed at accelerating the use of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector. Generative artificial intelligence will be used to create synthetic data that mimics real patient data. The project aims to demonstrate that synthetic data can be the solution to the lack of high-quality, real datasets.

Corporate

Høvik, Norway, 07 November 2024 – Ofiniti, formally known as FuelBoss, a leading platform for managing marine fuel bunkering operations, has attracted investment from private and venture capital investors as part of its successful spin out from DNV.  With port authorities stepping up their requirements for “digital bunkering”, the new corporate structure will allow it to operate with more agility.

Høvik, 24 September 2024 – DNV has launched a “Trust in AI” fund and is now actively seeking companies within responsible artificial intelligence (AI). 300 companies have been identified as potential investment targets by DNV’s venture operation.

Høvik, Norway 25 September 2024 – DNV has signalled its commitment to building and assuring safe artificial intelligence by signing the European Commission's AI Pact. The aim of this voluntary initiative is to promote the responsible and reliable development and use of AI systems.

Energy

DNV’s New Power Systems report finds that the pathway to a decarbonized energy system requires significant grid expansion, solutions for grid congestion, and new business models to accommodate rising electricity demand and generation from wind and solar. The report also concludes that grid expansion is affordable, thanks to growing efficiencies in grid technology and the increased electricity load, with DNV expecting global grid charges passed to consumers to remain stable or decline in the long term.

DNV delivers yet another set of record-breaking results, increasing revenues in 2023 by 26.2% compared with the year before. The company continues to grow within its strategic growth areas related to cyber security, aquaculture, and renewable energy. DNV also registered a solid growth in its number of employees.

Corporate

A new seaweed farm has been established off the coast of Trøndelag. The project kicked off last year. This summer the cultivation license was granted and in November the first seaweed seedlings were deployed. The offshore facility is being used to test how large-scale kelp cultivation can become a cost-effective and sustainable ocean-based carbon removal solution.

Corporate

According to DNV’s Pathway to Net Zero Emissions report, limiting global warming to 1.5°C remains a possibility - but is highly improbable. Drastic measures, and permanent cuts in emissions are necessary to reach net zero in 2050.

Corporate

Independent assurance and risk management provider DNV has entered into an agreement to acquire Norway-headquartered marine health company Åkerblå Group, strengthening its existing aquaculture and offshore renewables services portfolio in Europe.

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Food and beverage

DNV recently spoke to Norwegian publication E24 about its acquisition of Åkerblå Group in 2023, its plans for future growth, and the importance of the aquaculture industry in meeting the planet’s growing demand for protein.

Other sectors

Production, distribution and consumption within the food and beverage sector are experiencing major shifts. New stringent environmental, social and governance (ESG) regulations, and changes in both consumer behaviour and preferences are two of the main drivers for this. DNV’s newest report on sustainable food systems looks at these evolutions and describes the benefits and opportunities for companies to start thinking of the ESG dimensions as interconnected entities rather than separate aspects of sustainability.  

Other sectors

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) performance shows how a company is addressing sustainability challenges. When combined with financial indicators, this gives a more complete picture of the risk and opportunity profile of a company for stakeholders.​ Head of Sustainability Development and Climate at DNV, Ellen Skarsgård, and Environmental Analyst, Katerina Tzafilkou, reflect on how ESG reporting requirements might change in the future and how DNV works with customers to help them bring their ESG strategy to life.

Other sectors

Over the past five years, social criteria in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) have evolved from a sign of good corporate citizenship to a requirement to satisfy growing demands from governments, shareholders, investors, and the public for more transparency.

Other sectors

Social criteria in ESG reporting refers to how a company interacts with employees, suppliers, and society at large.

Energy

In October 2017, DNV acquired the small Norwegian company ComputIT and with it the well-established computational fluid dynamics (CFD) code, KFX Exsim. The KFX CFD tool strengthened our market position within the risk and consequence segment. DNV now offers a full range of tools for risk assessment and consequence analysis of accidental releases of hydrocarbon or toxic materials, as well as fires. Our risk and reliability and quantitative risk analysis (QRA) software portfolio now ranges from Phast and Safeti, efficient and well-established integral model tools, to the 3D KFX simulator for gas dispersion, fires and explosions.

Other sectors

Every company with a network connection has a strategy around leveraging digital technology. The goals are many: to evolve and remain relevant in a changing business environment, to create better customer offerings and experiences, and to forge ahead into emerging markets, to name just a few.