Stian Backe
About
Stian Backe (1992) is an adjunct associate professor II at the department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management (IØT). He has a MSc in Energy Analysis and Optimization from the University of Bergen, and he defended his PhD in Industrial Economics and Technology Management from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 2021.
Coordinator of stochastic energy system model EMPIRE.
Research topic: Techno-economic analysis of markets and regulations for energy resources on the transition towards the low carbon society.
Research questions:
- How are long-term investments impacted by short-term operations and uncertainty in the energy system on the transition towards the low carbon society?
- How can energy services across the energy system sectors best coordinate on the transition towards the low carbon society (heat, electricity, and transport)?
- How can the regulatory framework best facilitate new opportunities for energy services from distributed energy resources, storage, and flexibility on the transition towards the low carbon society?
Prosjekt involvement: FME ZEN, +CityXChange, syn.ikia, openENTRANCE, FME NTRANS
Publications
2025
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Backe, Stian.
(2025)
Endret strømbruk kan utsette dyre kraftinvesteringer - Energiteknikk.
Feature article
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Backe, Stian;
Ho, Jonathan;
Trainor-Guitton, Whitney.
(2025)
Cross-Comparison of Energy System Modeling Scope to Study Flexible Thermal Energy Resources.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Norland, Amund;
Skare, Lasse;
Viken, Ole Jakob Storebø;
Backe, Stian.
(2025)
Industrial Flexibility Investment Under Uncertainty: A Multi-Stage Stochastic Framework Considering Energy and Reserve Market Participation.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Hummelen, Sebastian Emil;
Hordvei, Erlend;
Petersen, Marianne;
Backe, Stian;
Zhang, Hongyu;
Granado, Pedro Andres Crespo del.
(2025)
Exploring European hydrogen demand variations under tactical uncertainty with seasonal hydrogen storage.
Energy Strategy Reviews
Academic article
-
Backe, Stian;
Delgado, Benjamin Manrique;
Askeland, Magnus;
Walnum, Harald Taxt;
Sørensen, Åse Lekang;
Sartori, Igor.
(2025)
Impact of activating energy demand flexibility in the building stock: A case study of Norway as a highly electrified country in the European power market.
Energy
Academic article
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Petersen, Marianne;
Hordvei, Erlend;
Hummelen, Sebastian Emil;
Backe, Stian;
Andreae, Elisabeth;
You, Shi.
(2025)
The role of financial mechanisms in advancing renewable energy and green hydrogen.
Journal of Cleaner Production
Academic article
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Backe, Stian.
(2025)
Kjernekraft viktig når grunnlasten øker.
Energiteknikk : fagbladet for energibransjen
Popular scientific article
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Hordvei, Erlend;
Hummelen, Sebastian Emil;
Petersen, Marianne;
Backe, Stian;
Granado, Pedro Andres Crespo del.
(2025)
From policy to practice: Upper bound cost estimates of Europe ’s green hydrogen ambitions.
Cleaner Energy Systems
Academic article
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Zwickl-Bernhard, Sebastian;
Oitzinger, Maximilian;
Fischer, Helen;
Backe, Stian.
(2025)
Strategic solar module stockpiling in the EU: A scenario-based analysis of costs and benefits beyond 2030.
Energy Policy
Academic article
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Backe, Stian;
DeWeerdt, Sarah.
(2025)
Adjusting when you charge your EV or do laundry could postpone the need for expensive infrastructure.
Anthropocene Magazine
Popular scientific article
-
Backe, Stian.
(2025)
Endret strømbruk kan utsette dyre kraftinvesteringer.
Feature article
-
Backe, Stian.
(2025)
Endret strømbruk kan utsette dyre kraftinvesteringer.
Feature article
2024
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Andresen, Inger;
Kvellheim, Ann Kristin;
Fufa, Selamawit Mamo;
Backe, Stian;
Sørensen, Åse Lekang;
Gaitani, Niki.
(2024)
Nullutslippsområder. Fra pilotprosjekt til allemannseie.
Other
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Ramirez, Victor Andreu Banuls;
Shen, Haiping;
Campagna, Laura;
Vergerio, Giulia;
Backe, Stian.
(2024)
ZEN and District heating: Tensions and opportunities.
SINTEF akademisk forlag
SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
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Hjelmeland, Martin N.;
Nøland, Jonas Kristiansen;
Backe, Stian;
Korpås, Magnus.
(2024)
The role of nuclear energy and baseload demand in capacity expansion planning for low-carbon power systems.
Applied Energy
Academic article
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Kandpal, Bakul;
Backe, Stian;
Granado, Pedro Andres Crespo del.
(2024)
Power purchase agreements for plus energy neighbourhoods: Financial risk mitigation through predictive modelling and bargaining theory.
Applied Energy
Academic article
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Lien, Anne Brit Gunnarshaug;
Vågbø, Pål Christian Broberg;
Wigenstad, Tore;
Jenssen, Bjørn;
Backe, Stian.
(2024)
Merkostnader ved ZEN. En case studie av Nidarvollutbyggingen i Trondheim.
SINTEF akademisk forlag
SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
2023
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Kauko, Hanne Laura Pauliina;
Delgado, Benjamin Manrique;
Sartori, Igor;
Backe, Stian.
(2023)
Energy efficiency and district heating to reduce future power shortage.
Potential scenarios for Norwegian building mass towards 2050.
SINTEF akademisk forlag
SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
-
Barani, Mostafa;
Backe, Stian;
O'Reilly, Ryan;
Granado, Pedro Andres Crespo del.
(2023)
Residential demand response in the European power system: No significant impact on capacity expansion and cost savings.
Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks
Academic article
2022
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Backe, Stian;
Pinel, Dimitri Quentin Alexis;
Askeland, Magnus;
Lindberg, Karen Byskov;
Korpås, Magnus;
Tomasgard, Asgeir.
(2022)
Exploring the link between the EU emissions trading system and net-zero emission neighbourhoods.
Energy and Buildings
Academic article
-
Backe, Stian;
Zwickl-Bernhard, Sebastian;
Schwabeneder, Daniel;
Auer, Hans;
Korpås, Magnus;
Tomasgard, Asgeir.
(2022)
Impact of energy communities on the European electricity and heating system decarbonization pathway: Comparing local and global flexibility responses.
Applied Energy
Academic article
2021
-
Askeland, Magnus;
Backe, Stian;
Bjarghov, Sigurd;
Lindberg, Karen Byskov;
Korpås, Magnus.
(2021)
Activating the potential of decentralized flexibility and energy resources to increase the EV hosting capacity: A case study of a multi-stakeholder local electricity system in Norway.
Smart Energy
Academic article
-
Backe, Stian;
Ahang, Mohammadreza;
Tomasgard, Asgeir.
(2021)
Stable stochastic capacity expansion with variable renewables: Comparing moment matching and stratified scenario generation sampling.
Applied Energy
Academic article
2020
-
Backe, Stian;
Korpås, Magnus;
Tomasgard, Asgeir.
(2020)
Heat and electric vehicle flexibility in the European power system: A case study of Norwegian energy communities.
International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
-
Backe, Stian;
Kara, Güray;
Tomasgard, Asgeir.
(2020)
Comparing individual and coordinated demand response with dynamic and static power grid tariffs.
Energy
Academic article
-
Askeland, Magnus;
Backe, Stian;
Bjarghov, Sigurd;
Korpås, Magnus.
(2020)
Helping end-users help each other: Coordinating development and operation of distributed resources through local power markets and grid tariffs.
Energy Economics
Academic article
2019
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Hackett, Stian Blackstad;
Kvaal, Bernhard;
Runnerstrøm, Magnus Fure;
Grøttum, Hanne Høie;
Økstad, Nina;
Livik, Klaus.
(2019)
D2.3: Report on the Flexibility Market.
Positive City ExChange
Positive City ExChange
Report
2018
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Wolfgang, Ove;
Askeland, Magnus;
Backe, Stian;
Fagerstrøm, Jonathan;
Granado, Pedro Crespo Del;
Hofmann, Matthias.
(2018)
Prosumers' role in the future energy system.
Center for Sustainable Energy Studies (CenSES), NTNU
Center for Sustainable Energy Studies (CenSES), NTNU
Report
Journal publications
-
Backe, Stian.
(2025)
Endret strømbruk kan utsette dyre kraftinvesteringer - Energiteknikk.
Feature article
-
Hummelen, Sebastian Emil;
Hordvei, Erlend;
Petersen, Marianne;
Backe, Stian;
Zhang, Hongyu;
Granado, Pedro Andres Crespo del.
(2025)
Exploring European hydrogen demand variations under tactical uncertainty with seasonal hydrogen storage.
Energy Strategy Reviews
Academic article
-
Backe, Stian;
Delgado, Benjamin Manrique;
Askeland, Magnus;
Walnum, Harald Taxt;
Sørensen, Åse Lekang;
Sartori, Igor.
(2025)
Impact of activating energy demand flexibility in the building stock: A case study of Norway as a highly electrified country in the European power market.
Energy
Academic article
-
Petersen, Marianne;
Hordvei, Erlend;
Hummelen, Sebastian Emil;
Backe, Stian;
Andreae, Elisabeth;
You, Shi.
(2025)
The role of financial mechanisms in advancing renewable energy and green hydrogen.
Journal of Cleaner Production
Academic article
-
Backe, Stian.
(2025)
Kjernekraft viktig når grunnlasten øker.
Energiteknikk : fagbladet for energibransjen
Popular scientific article
-
Hordvei, Erlend;
Hummelen, Sebastian Emil;
Petersen, Marianne;
Backe, Stian;
Granado, Pedro Andres Crespo del.
(2025)
From policy to practice: Upper bound cost estimates of Europe ’s green hydrogen ambitions.
Cleaner Energy Systems
Academic article
-
Zwickl-Bernhard, Sebastian;
Oitzinger, Maximilian;
Fischer, Helen;
Backe, Stian.
(2025)
Strategic solar module stockpiling in the EU: A scenario-based analysis of costs and benefits beyond 2030.
Energy Policy
Academic article
-
Backe, Stian;
DeWeerdt, Sarah.
(2025)
Adjusting when you charge your EV or do laundry could postpone the need for expensive infrastructure.
Anthropocene Magazine
Popular scientific article
-
Backe, Stian.
(2025)
Endret strømbruk kan utsette dyre kraftinvesteringer.
Feature article
-
Backe, Stian.
(2025)
Endret strømbruk kan utsette dyre kraftinvesteringer.
Feature article
-
Hjelmeland, Martin N.;
Nøland, Jonas Kristiansen;
Backe, Stian;
Korpås, Magnus.
(2024)
The role of nuclear energy and baseload demand in capacity expansion planning for low-carbon power systems.
Applied Energy
Academic article
-
Kandpal, Bakul;
Backe, Stian;
Granado, Pedro Andres Crespo del.
(2024)
Power purchase agreements for plus energy neighbourhoods: Financial risk mitigation through predictive modelling and bargaining theory.
Applied Energy
Academic article
-
Barani, Mostafa;
Backe, Stian;
O'Reilly, Ryan;
Granado, Pedro Andres Crespo del.
(2023)
Residential demand response in the European power system: No significant impact on capacity expansion and cost savings.
Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks
Academic article
-
Backe, Stian;
Pinel, Dimitri Quentin Alexis;
Askeland, Magnus;
Lindberg, Karen Byskov;
Korpås, Magnus;
Tomasgard, Asgeir.
(2022)
Exploring the link between the EU emissions trading system and net-zero emission neighbourhoods.
Energy and Buildings
Academic article
-
Backe, Stian;
Zwickl-Bernhard, Sebastian;
Schwabeneder, Daniel;
Auer, Hans;
Korpås, Magnus;
Tomasgard, Asgeir.
(2022)
Impact of energy communities on the European electricity and heating system decarbonization pathway: Comparing local and global flexibility responses.
Applied Energy
Academic article
-
Askeland, Magnus;
Backe, Stian;
Bjarghov, Sigurd;
Lindberg, Karen Byskov;
Korpås, Magnus.
(2021)
Activating the potential of decentralized flexibility and energy resources to increase the EV hosting capacity: A case study of a multi-stakeholder local electricity system in Norway.
Smart Energy
Academic article
-
Backe, Stian;
Ahang, Mohammadreza;
Tomasgard, Asgeir.
(2021)
Stable stochastic capacity expansion with variable renewables: Comparing moment matching and stratified scenario generation sampling.
Applied Energy
Academic article
-
Backe, Stian;
Korpås, Magnus;
Tomasgard, Asgeir.
(2020)
Heat and electric vehicle flexibility in the European power system: A case study of Norwegian energy communities.
International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems
Academic article
-
Backe, Stian;
Kara, Güray;
Tomasgard, Asgeir.
(2020)
Comparing individual and coordinated demand response with dynamic and static power grid tariffs.
Energy
Academic article
-
Askeland, Magnus;
Backe, Stian;
Bjarghov, Sigurd;
Korpås, Magnus.
(2020)
Helping end-users help each other: Coordinating development and operation of distributed resources through local power markets and grid tariffs.
Energy Economics
Academic article
Part of book/report
-
Backe, Stian;
Ho, Jonathan;
Trainor-Guitton, Whitney.
(2025)
Cross-Comparison of Energy System Modeling Scope to Study Flexible Thermal Energy Resources.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Norland, Amund;
Skare, Lasse;
Viken, Ole Jakob Storebø;
Backe, Stian.
(2025)
Industrial Flexibility Investment Under Uncertainty: A Multi-Stage Stochastic Framework Considering Energy and Reserve Market Participation.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Andresen, Inger;
Kvellheim, Ann Kristin;
Fufa, Selamawit Mamo;
Backe, Stian;
Sørensen, Åse Lekang;
Gaitani, Niki.
(2024)
Nullutslippsområder. Fra pilotprosjekt til allemannseie.
Other
Report
-
Ramirez, Victor Andreu Banuls;
Shen, Haiping;
Campagna, Laura;
Vergerio, Giulia;
Backe, Stian.
(2024)
ZEN and District heating: Tensions and opportunities.
SINTEF akademisk forlag
SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
-
Lien, Anne Brit Gunnarshaug;
Vågbø, Pål Christian Broberg;
Wigenstad, Tore;
Jenssen, Bjørn;
Backe, Stian.
(2024)
Merkostnader ved ZEN. En case studie av Nidarvollutbyggingen i Trondheim.
SINTEF akademisk forlag
SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
-
Kauko, Hanne Laura Pauliina;
Delgado, Benjamin Manrique;
Sartori, Igor;
Backe, Stian.
(2023)
Energy efficiency and district heating to reduce future power shortage.
Potential scenarios for Norwegian building mass towards 2050.
SINTEF akademisk forlag
SINTEF akademisk forlag
Report
-
Hackett, Stian Blackstad;
Kvaal, Bernhard;
Runnerstrøm, Magnus Fure;
Grøttum, Hanne Høie;
Økstad, Nina;
Livik, Klaus.
(2019)
D2.3: Report on the Flexibility Market.
Positive City ExChange
Positive City ExChange
Report
-
Wolfgang, Ove;
Askeland, Magnus;
Backe, Stian;
Fagerstrøm, Jonathan;
Granado, Pedro Crespo Del;
Hofmann, Matthias.
(2018)
Prosumers' role in the future energy system.
Center for Sustainable Energy Studies (CenSES), NTNU
Center for Sustainable Energy Studies (CenSES), NTNU
Report
Teaching
Courses
Outreach
2025
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PosterKauko, Hanne Laura Pauliina; Holmes, Till; Trainor-Guitton, Whitney; Zwickl-Bernhard, Sebastian; Backe, Stian. (2025) Power-to-heat and thermal energy storage for faster and more affordable decarbonization. Knowledge Sharing Workshop 2025: Accelerating Heating and Cooling Innovations , Glasgow, Scotland 16.09.2025 - 17.09.2025
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LectureBacke, Stian. (2025) Lønner det seg å bygge klimavennlig?. Nidarvoll Rotary , Nidarvoll skole 17.03.2025 - 17.03.2025
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InterviewBacke, Stian. (2025) Endret strømbruk kan utsette dyre kraftinvesteringer. Energiteknikk Energiteknikk [Journal] 12.02.2025
2024
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InterviewBacke, Stian; Vågbø, Pål Christian Broberg. (2024) Lønnner det seg å bygge klimavennlige nabolag?. Teknisk Ukeblad Teknisk Ukeblad [Journal] 12.12.2024
2023
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Academic lectureBacke, Stian; Araujo, Felipe van de Sande; Haugen, Mari; Mathisen, Siri Gulaker; Mo, Birger. (2023) Hydropower flexibility. User Case 7, Integrated markets for energy and flexibility, Digital workshop 5 , Digital 10.02.2022 - 10.02.2023
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PosterHomaei, Shamim; Anantharaman, Rahul; Backe, Stian; Roussanaly, Simon Nathanael; Tomasgard, Asgeir. (2023) Long-term projection of electricity price in Europe. NORS workshop “Reality bites” , Oslo 30.11.2023 - 01.12.2023
2022
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Academic lectureBacke, Stian; Araujo, Felipe Van de Sande; Kjølle, Gerd Hovin; Sæle, Hanne; Sperstad, Iver Bakken. (2022) Energy grids of the future – Connecting the dots. Workshop on Energy grids of the future – Connecting the dots , Digital 10.05.2022 - 10.05.2022
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LectureRiemer-Sørensen, Signe; Andresen, Christian Andre; Backe, Stian. (2022) Helping electricity producers with short term planning. NORA Annual Conference 2022 , Bergen 09.06.2022 - 10.06.2022
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Lecture
2021
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Academic lectureBacke, Stian. (2021) Value and Impact of Energy Communities (ECs) in the Transformation of the European Power System. Energy Transition Week 2021: The value of end-use flexibility: Perspectives on digitalization, energy communities, and power markets , Online 28.04.2021 -
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LectureBacke, Stian. (2021) Nøkkelmekanismer for økt samspill mellom solenergi og sluttbrukerfleksibilitet. Områdeutvikling og Sluttbrukerfleksibilitet , Online 22.06.2021 -
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LectureBacke, Stian. (2021) Hvordan kan norske bygg bidra med å nå EUs klimamål?. NTNU kveld, Unge Forskere, tema KLIMA , Dokkhuset på Solsiden, Trondheim 27.09.2021 -
2019
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Academic lectureBacke, Stian. (2019) Opportunities for Local Energy Supply in Norway: A Case Study of a University Campus Site. 1st Nordic Conference on Zero Emission and Plus Energy Buildings 2019 , Trondheim 06.11.2019 - 07.11.2019
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LectureBacke, Stian. (2019) Hva skjer på forskningsfronten?. Frokostmøte om energi (Nær null og pluss - hva kommer nå?) , Oslo 12.12.2019 -
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LectureSørensen, Åse Lekang; Backe, Stian; Pinel, Dimitri; Clauß, John; Lausselet, Carine; Woods, Ruth. (2019) Lokal energiforsyning på Evenstad. ZEN Pilotprosjekt campus Evenstad - erfaringsseminar , Oslo 08.05.2019 -
2018
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Lecture
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LectureBacke, Stian. (2018) Veien mot ZEN på Campus Evenstad. Presentasjon av foreløpige resultater fra ZEN-rapport hos Statsbygg , Oslo 22.08.2018 -
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Academic lectureBacke, Stian. (2018) Multistage Stochastic Programming: Flexible Neighborhoods in the European Power System. CenSES Årskonferanse 2018 , Scandic Holmenkollen Park, Oslo 22.11.2018 -
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Academic lectureBacke, Stian. (2018) Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in the European Power Market. 15th International Conference on Computational Management Science (CMS 2018) 29.05.2018 - 31.05.2018
2017
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Lecture
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LectureBacke, Stian. (2017) Presentasjon av stipendiat og planlagt arbeid i ZEN. ZEN Partner seminar 22.11.2017 -
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InterviewGustavsen, Arild; Backe, Stian. (2017) ZEN utvikler nullutslippsområder. Fremtidens Byggenæring Fremtidens Byggenæring [Internet] 07.11.2017