Kasper Emil Thorvaldsen
E461 ElektroE/F Gløshaugen, Trondheim
About
I work at NTNU, Department of Electric Energy (NTNU IEL) as an Adjunct Associate Professor (20%), within the topic "The transition to a sustainable energy system". Primarily I am involved in teaching and education within the study program Energy and Environment (MTENERG), but I will also be involved in different master thesis topics for the 5th year students at the study program. My main work is as a research scientist at SINTEF Energi, Energisystemer.
I consider myself to be an outgoing, easy to talk to and positive person. If you have some questions regarding courses or master topics, please feel free to reach out to me :)
Teaching plan Year 24/25:
For Spring 2025 I will be involved in the following courses:
- TET4135 - Energy System Planning and Operation (temporary step-in for course coordinator)
- TET4185 - Power Markets, Resources and Environment (participant in some lectures)
For Fall 2024 I was involved in the following courses:
- TEP4225 - Energi og Miljø
- TET4565 - Kraftmarkeder og energisystemplanlegging, fordypningsemne
For Spring 2024, I was the course coordinator in:
- TET4185- Power Markets, Resources and Environment
Competence
Within research, I primarily work on optimization and programming of the energy system, to look into the future solutions to better make use of flexibility, primarily electrical flexibility. My core competence is considered to be:
- Python Programming
- Optimization techniques within the energy system
- Analytical methods to investigate flexibility, and the value of flexibility
- Long-term operational planning of the energy system and flexible resources
- Stokastic dynamic programming (SDP)
Education
- Msc, Energy and Environment at NTNU: 2013-2018
- I specialized within the techno-economic aspect of the energy system, and wrote a master thesis about the role of battery storage towards energy and reserve capacity markets. Using SDP, I looked at the long-term strategy of operating the battery.
- PhD NTNU IEL: 2018-2022
- I have a PhD within long-term oprational planning of the energy system within buildings. The work looked into how we can incorporate long-term price signals and represent them for short-term operational models. This will enable more global and optimal use of the flexible resources available, considering both the here-and-now value and the long-term future value of these resources.
Publications
2025
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Vassmyr, Sigurd Sandvoll;
Walnum, Sigve Næss;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Klemets, Jonatan Ralf Axel.
(2025)
Value-Stacking Battery Services Considering Frequency Markets and Grid-Based Voltage Support.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Venås, Jon Vegard;
Ferreira Bernardino, Lucas;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Aunsmo, Sigrid;
Holm, Sigmund Eggen;
Krog, Halvor Aarnes.
(2025)
Energy system modelling for studying flexibility on industrial sites.
Systems and Control Transactions (SCT)
Academic article
2024
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Håheim, Fredrik;
Klemets, Jonatan Ralf Axel;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil.
(2024)
Lønnsomme batterier krever gode styringssystemer og realistiske batterimodeller
.
Website (informational material)
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Moen, Markus Månum;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Bødal, Espen Flo.
(2024)
CINELDI Memo - The value of flexibility in EV chargers for an office building.
SINTEF Energi AS
Report
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil.
(2024)
Advancing research through the education of master’s students at FME CINELDI.
Website (informational material)
-
Sørensen, Åse Lekang;
Kauko, Hanne Laura Pauliina;
Backe, Stian;
Sartori, Igor;
Askeland, Magnus;
Pinel, Dimitri.
(2024)
Energifleksibilitet i bygg og områder.
Briefs
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Backe, Stian;
Farahmand, Hossein.
(2024)
Long-term operational planning for flexible residential buildings with seasonal storage and capacity-based grid tariffs.
Energy and Buildings
Academic article
-
Pinderud, Jonas Henrik;
Hansen, Andreas Fosse;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil.
(2024)
Operation of an EV Parking Lot Subject to Capacity-Based Grid Tariffs Offering Demand Response.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Nessa, Stian;
Sandell, Susanne;
Istad, Maren Kristine.
(2024)
Spatial dependency on flexibility value considering stacked transformer overload cost.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Krogh, Jacob Fredrik von;
Anaya-Lara, Olimpo;
Torres Olguin, Raymundo E.;
Klemets, Jonatan Ralf Axel;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil.
(2024)
Unlocking the Potential of Value Stacking in Norwegian Distributions Systems.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2023
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Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Kiel, Erlend Sandø;
Sæle, Hanne.
(2023)
Investigating the role of flexible electrical appliances in a demand charge grid tariff scenario - a Norwegian case study.
IET Digital Library
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil.
(2023)
PhD-er spiller en viktig rolle i et stort forskningssenter
.
Website (informational material)
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Lakshmanan, Venkatachalam;
Sæle, Hanne.
(2023)
Analysis of Accuracy of Flexibility Baseline Prediction Methods for Office Building at Different Measuring Points.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Nessa, Stian;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Sandell, Susanne;
Sæle, Hanne;
Istad, Maren Kristine;
Abelvik-Engmark, E.
(2023)
Decision support for matching flexibility measures to flexibility needs in power system planning.
IET Digital Library
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Stai, Peter Elias Halle;
Bjarghov, Sigurd Nikolai;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Backe, Stian.
(2023)
Value stacking flexibility services in neighborhoods participating in fast frequency reserve markets.
Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS)
Academic article
2022
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil.
(2022)
A Long-term Strategy Framework for Flexible Energy Operation of Residential Buildings.
Doctoral theses at NTNU (2022:251)
Doctoral dissertation
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Lakshmanan, Venkatachalam;
Sæle, Hanne.
(2022)
CINELDI Memo - Calculation of Customer Baseline Load with different methodological approaches.
SINTEF Energi. Prosjektnotat
Article in business/trade/industry journal
-
Jaccheri, Maria Letizia;
Michaelsen, Bjørn;
Bjarghov, Sigurd Nikolai;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Dynge, Marthe Fogstad;
Fosli Flataker, Aurora.
(2022)
NTNU IDUN - Group SUSPOW .
Multimedia product
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Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Korpås, Magnus;
Farahmand, Hossein.
(2022)
Long-term Value of Flexibility from Flexible Assets in Building Operation.
International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
2021
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Korpås, Magnus;
Lindberg, Karen Byskov;
Farahmand, Hossein.
(2021)
A stochastic operational planning model for a zero emission building with emission compensation.
Applied Energy
Academic article
-
Skoglund, Ida Emilie Uglem;
Rostad, Mette;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil.
(2021)
Impact of shared battery energy storage system on total system costs and power peak reduction in commercial buildings.
Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS)
Academic article
2020
-
Bergsdal, Håvard;
Sørensen, Åse Lekang;
Cervenka, Zdena;
Holm, Øystein;
Thomsen, Judith;
Sartori, Igor.
(2020)
Innovasjonsrapport 2020. Forskningssenteret for nullutslippsområder i smarte byer (FME ZEN).
SINTEF akademisk forlag
ZEN Report (28)
Report
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Bjarghov, Sigurd;
Farahmand, Hossein.
(2020)
Representing Long-term Impact of Residential Building Energy Management using Stochastic Dynamic Programming.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Journal publications
-
Venås, Jon Vegard;
Ferreira Bernardino, Lucas;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Aunsmo, Sigrid;
Holm, Sigmund Eggen;
Krog, Halvor Aarnes.
(2025)
Energy system modelling for studying flexibility on industrial sites.
Systems and Control Transactions (SCT)
Academic article
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Backe, Stian;
Farahmand, Hossein.
(2024)
Long-term operational planning for flexible residential buildings with seasonal storage and capacity-based grid tariffs.
Energy and Buildings
Academic article
-
Stai, Peter Elias Halle;
Bjarghov, Sigurd Nikolai;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Backe, Stian.
(2023)
Value stacking flexibility services in neighborhoods participating in fast frequency reserve markets.
Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS)
Academic article
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Lakshmanan, Venkatachalam;
Sæle, Hanne.
(2022)
CINELDI Memo - Calculation of Customer Baseline Load with different methodological approaches.
SINTEF Energi. Prosjektnotat
Article in business/trade/industry journal
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Korpås, Magnus;
Farahmand, Hossein.
(2022)
Long-term Value of Flexibility from Flexible Assets in Building Operation.
International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Korpås, Magnus;
Lindberg, Karen Byskov;
Farahmand, Hossein.
(2021)
A stochastic operational planning model for a zero emission building with emission compensation.
Applied Energy
Academic article
-
Skoglund, Ida Emilie Uglem;
Rostad, Mette;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil.
(2021)
Impact of shared battery energy storage system on total system costs and power peak reduction in commercial buildings.
Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS)
Academic article
Part of book/report
-
Vassmyr, Sigurd Sandvoll;
Walnum, Sigve Næss;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Klemets, Jonatan Ralf Axel.
(2025)
Value-Stacking Battery Services Considering Frequency Markets and Grid-Based Voltage Support.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Pinderud, Jonas Henrik;
Hansen, Andreas Fosse;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil.
(2024)
Operation of an EV Parking Lot Subject to Capacity-Based Grid Tariffs Offering Demand Response.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Nessa, Stian;
Sandell, Susanne;
Istad, Maren Kristine.
(2024)
Spatial dependency on flexibility value considering stacked transformer overload cost.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Krogh, Jacob Fredrik von;
Anaya-Lara, Olimpo;
Torres Olguin, Raymundo E.;
Klemets, Jonatan Ralf Axel;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil.
(2024)
Unlocking the Potential of Value Stacking in Norwegian Distributions Systems.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Kiel, Erlend Sandø;
Sæle, Hanne.
(2023)
Investigating the role of flexible electrical appliances in a demand charge grid tariff scenario - a Norwegian case study.
IET Digital Library
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Lakshmanan, Venkatachalam;
Sæle, Hanne.
(2023)
Analysis of Accuracy of Flexibility Baseline Prediction Methods for Office Building at Different Measuring Points.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Nessa, Stian;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Sandell, Susanne;
Sæle, Hanne;
Istad, Maren Kristine;
Abelvik-Engmark, E.
(2023)
Decision support for matching flexibility measures to flexibility needs in power system planning.
IET Digital Library
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Bjarghov, Sigurd;
Farahmand, Hossein.
(2020)
Representing Long-term Impact of Residential Building Energy Management using Stochastic Dynamic Programming.
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Report
-
Moen, Markus Månum;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Bødal, Espen Flo.
(2024)
CINELDI Memo - The value of flexibility in EV chargers for an office building.
SINTEF Energi AS
Report
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil.
(2022)
A Long-term Strategy Framework for Flexible Energy Operation of Residential Buildings.
Doctoral theses at NTNU (2022:251)
Doctoral dissertation
-
Bergsdal, Håvard;
Sørensen, Åse Lekang;
Cervenka, Zdena;
Holm, Øystein;
Thomsen, Judith;
Sartori, Igor.
(2020)
Innovasjonsrapport 2020. Forskningssenteret for nullutslippsområder i smarte byer (FME ZEN).
SINTEF akademisk forlag
ZEN Report (28)
Report
Product
-
Jaccheri, Maria Letizia;
Michaelsen, Bjørn;
Bjarghov, Sigurd Nikolai;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil;
Dynge, Marthe Fogstad;
Fosli Flataker, Aurora.
(2022)
NTNU IDUN - Group SUSPOW .
Multimedia product
Information material
-
Håheim, Fredrik;
Klemets, Jonatan Ralf Axel;
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil.
(2024)
Lønnsomme batterier krever gode styringssystemer og realistiske batterimodeller
.
Website (informational material)
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil.
(2024)
Advancing research through the education of master’s students at FME CINELDI.
Website (informational material)
-
Sørensen, Åse Lekang;
Kauko, Hanne Laura Pauliina;
Backe, Stian;
Sartori, Igor;
Askeland, Magnus;
Pinel, Dimitri.
(2024)
Energifleksibilitet i bygg og områder.
Briefs
-
Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil.
(2023)
PhD-er spiller en viktig rolle i et stort forskningssenter
.
Website (informational material)
Teaching
Courses
- TET4565 - Electricity Markets and Energy System Planning, Specialisation Course
- TEP4225 - Energy and Environment
- TET4185 - Power Markets, Resources and Environment
Supervision
I have been supervising several master students during the years. Following is a list of students, and I encourage those of interest to check out their work if applicable:
24/25:
Currently underway
23/24:
- Espen Aglen: "Investigating the cost-effectiveness of flexible resources in a distribution grid to mitigate voltage problems"
- Jonas Pinderud & Andreas Hansen: "Operation of an EV parking lot subject to capacity-based grid tariffs offering grid services through demand response"
Outreach
2025
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PosterVassmyr, Sigurd Sandvoll; Walnum, Sigve Næss; Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil; Klemets, Jonatan Ralf Axel. (2025) Value-Stacking Battery Services Considering Frequency Markets and Grid-Based Voltage Support. Norges Teknisk-naturvitenskapelige Universitet (NTNU) Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Research (FME) Conference , Scandic Lerkendal, Trondheim 2025-04-03 - 2025-04-03
2024
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InterviewThorvaldsen, Kasper Emil. (2024) Betaler mindre for like mye energi . Nemitek Nemitek [Internet] 2024-09-03
2023
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PosterThorvaldsen, Kasper Emil; Nessa, Stian; Sandell, Susanne; Istad, Maren Kristine; Sæle, Hanne. (2023) Decision support for matching flexibility measures to flexibility needs in power system planning. CIRED 27th International Conference on Electricity Distribution - CIRED 2023 , Roma 2023-06-12 - 2023-06-15
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InterviewBacke, Stian; Bjarghov, Sigurd Nikolai; Thorvaldsen, Kasper Emil. (2023) Slik kan vi få automatisk styring av strømforbruk i nabolag. TU TU [Business/trade/industry journal] 2023-03-01
2020
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LectureThorvaldsen, Kasper Emil; Bjarghov, Sigurd; Farahmand, Hossein. (2020) Representing Long-term Impact of Residential Building Energy Management using Stochastic Dynamic Programming. 2020 International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems (PMAPS) 2020-08-18 - 2020-08-21
2019
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InterviewThorvaldsen, Kasper Emil. (2019) Vil redde verden! . Energiteknikk Energiteknikk [Business/trade/industry journal] 2019-12-01