Birgitte Nygaard
About
I am PhD student in Science and Technology Studies (STS) at the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture (2021-2025). My project is affiliated with the research centre FME Northwind, and it is supervised by Tomas Moe Skjølsvold and Robert Næss.
In the project, I focus on energy futures, and how the transition towards renewables reshapes or revitalises the notion of the Energy Nation Norway.
I have a background in Sociology from Aalborg University, Denmark, and hold a MSc in Human Ecology from Lund University. I graduated in 2019 with a master's thesis on perceptions of desirable green practices among Danish Tesla owners. After graduating, I worked as a research assistant at the Department of Human Geography in Lund which among other things resulted in the book "Wind Power Policies and Diffusion in the Nordic Countries".
Research Interests:
Inequality and power relations
Sustainable transitions
Renewable energy (wind power)
The meaning of place
Green consumption
Research
Publications
2024
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Ask, Kristine;
Moratti, Sofia;
Arntsen, Kim-Andre Myhre;
Wang, Shan;
Kristiansson, Nora Lovise Erika;
Nygaard, Birgitte.
(2024)
Editorial. Celebrating Young Scholars.
Nordic Journal of Science and Technology Studies
Editorial
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Nygaard, Birgitte;
Arntsen, Kim-Andre Myhre.
(2024)
Toward a brighter future: Confronting the shadows of STS.
Nordic Journal of Science and Technology Studies
Interview Journal
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Nygaard, Birgitte.
(2024)
Phase-outs at the edge of the world: Interconnections between energy futures and place-making in the strategic outpost Longyearbyen, Svalbard.
Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions
Academic article
2023
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Skjærseth, Jon Birger;
Hansen, Teis;
Donner-Amnell, Jakob;
Hanson, Jens;
Inderberg, Tor Håkon Jackson;
Nielsen, Helle Ørsted.
(2023)
Wind Power Policies and Diffusion in the Nordic Countries: Comparative Patterns.
Palgrave Macmillan
Palgrave Macmillan
Academic monograph
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Nygaard, Birgitte.
(2023)
Konflikten om vindmøller på samernes land viser en universel tendens til grøn kolonialisme.
Information.dk
Feature article
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Skjølsvold, Tomas Moe;
Heidenreich, Sara Lena Brigitte;
Henriksen, Ida Marie;
Vasconcellos Oliveira, Rita;
Dankel, Dorothy Jane;
Lahuerta, Julian Richard.
(2023)
Conditions for just offshore wind energy: Addressing the societal challenges of the North Sea wind industry.
Energy Research & Social Science
Academic article
2022
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Skjølsvold, Tomas Moe;
Ryghaug, Marianne;
Nygaard, Birgitte;
Kristiansson, Nora;
Datava, Zane.
(2022)
Naiv teknologitro og knuste klima-kinderegg
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Adresseavisen
Feature article
2020
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Nygaard, Birgitte;
Hansen, Teis.
(2020)
Local development through the foundational economy? Priority setting in Danish municipalities.
Local Economy
Academic article
2019
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Nygaard, Birgitte.
(2019)
Driving Towards a Greener Future.
Lunds universitet
Masters thesis
Journal publications
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Ask, Kristine;
Moratti, Sofia;
Arntsen, Kim-Andre Myhre;
Wang, Shan;
Kristiansson, Nora Lovise Erika;
Nygaard, Birgitte.
(2024)
Editorial. Celebrating Young Scholars.
Nordic Journal of Science and Technology Studies
Editorial
-
Nygaard, Birgitte;
Arntsen, Kim-Andre Myhre.
(2024)
Toward a brighter future: Confronting the shadows of STS.
Nordic Journal of Science and Technology Studies
Interview Journal
-
Nygaard, Birgitte.
(2024)
Phase-outs at the edge of the world: Interconnections between energy futures and place-making in the strategic outpost Longyearbyen, Svalbard.
Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions
Academic article
-
Nygaard, Birgitte.
(2023)
Konflikten om vindmøller på samernes land viser en universel tendens til grøn kolonialisme.
Information.dk
Feature article
-
Skjølsvold, Tomas Moe;
Heidenreich, Sara Lena Brigitte;
Henriksen, Ida Marie;
Vasconcellos Oliveira, Rita;
Dankel, Dorothy Jane;
Lahuerta, Julian Richard.
(2023)
Conditions for just offshore wind energy: Addressing the societal challenges of the North Sea wind industry.
Energy Research & Social Science
Academic article
-
Skjølsvold, Tomas Moe;
Ryghaug, Marianne;
Nygaard, Birgitte;
Kristiansson, Nora;
Datava, Zane.
(2022)
Naiv teknologitro og knuste klima-kinderegg
.
Adresseavisen
Feature article
-
Nygaard, Birgitte;
Hansen, Teis.
(2020)
Local development through the foundational economy? Priority setting in Danish municipalities.
Local Economy
Academic article
Books
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Skjærseth, Jon Birger;
Hansen, Teis;
Donner-Amnell, Jakob;
Hanson, Jens;
Inderberg, Tor Håkon Jackson;
Nielsen, Helle Ørsted.
(2023)
Wind Power Policies and Diffusion in the Nordic Countries: Comparative Patterns.
Palgrave Macmillan
Palgrave Macmillan
Academic monograph
Report
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Nygaard, Birgitte.
(2019)
Driving Towards a Greener Future.
Lunds universitet
Masters thesis
Teaching
KULT2209: Energy, Environment, and Society (Spring 2023 and Spring 2024)
Outreach
2024
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LectureNygaard, Birgitte. (2024) The social dimensions of energy transitions in the Arctic, panel discussion. IASSA, UArctic, High North Centre Arctic Congress 2024 , Bodø 2024-05-29 - 2024-06-02
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LectureNygaard, Birgitte. (2024) A tale of offshore wind power in Norway. NTNU Energy Transition Initiative Seminars 2024-09-26 -
2023
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LectureNygaard, Birgitte. (2023) A revitalisation of the Energy Nation Norway?. Science, Society, and Sustainability Research Group, UEA 3S Seminar , Norwich 2023-12-01 - 2023-12-01
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PosterNygaard, Birgitte. (2023) The Adventure of Norwegian Offshore Wind Power?. SINTEF, NTNU EERA DeepWind , Trondheim 2023-01-18 - 2023-01-20
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Academic lectureNygaard, Birgitte. (2023) The quest for Norwegian offshore wind in the age of crisis– moving fairytale to adventure?. NTNU Team Society Beyond Crisis/Beyond Normal , Trondheim 2023-09-27 - 2023-09-28
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LectureNygaard, Birgitte. (2023) A revitalisation of the Energy Nation Norway?. Durham Energy Institute Durham Energy Institute Seminar Series , Durham University 2023-10-25 -
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Academic lectureNygaard, Birgitte. (2023) Place-making, geopolitics and a local energy transition: A qualitative case study of the energy transition process in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. UiB Beyond Oil , Bergen 2023-10-17 - 2023-10-18
2022
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PosterNygaard, Birgitte. (2022) Framings of Norwegian Wind Energy Futures. FME NorthWind NorthWind Innovation Forum , Trondheim 2022-12-07 -
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PosterNygaard, Birgitte. (2022) The Framing of Norwegian Wind Energy Futures: The cases of Svalbard and Sørlige Nordsjø II. EERA, Sintef, NTNU EERA DeepWind 2022 , Online 2022-01-19 - 2022-01-21
2021
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LectureNygaard, Birgitte. (2021) Framing af norske vindkraftfremtider - når udviklingen rykker til havs. FME NTRANS, FME NorthWind Den norske vindkraftkontroversen , Trondheim 2021-12-07 - 2021-12-07