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Norway has a large and advanced industry based on our petroleum and hydropower resources. Norway has the world’s highest per capita hydropower production. Norway has high ambitions when it comes to further develop-ment of renewable energy. We still develop considerable amounts of hydro-power, but the Norwegian government also promotes various forms of new renewable energy production and energy technology.

Norwegian companies are active within renewable energy in Norway and internationally. A strong and technologically advanced metals and materials industry has been the starting point for a new and expanding solar energy industry in our country. Enterprises from Norway are increasingly active within wind power, not least within the o!shore wind sector. Our largest energy enterprises Statkra" and Statoil have, as an example, been granted a license for the development of the huge o!shore wind project Dogger Bank in the UK.

#e Norwegian Government wants to be a partner for the industry and supports research and innovation in new renewable energy. Government funding for renewable energy research has increased substantially during the last years.

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Why renewable energy?Today fossil fuels constitute roughly 50 percent of con-sumed energy in Norway. Reaching the UN Two-Degree target implies removing all possible greenhouse gas emis-sion, and substituting all fossil energy with renewable.

Wind power is e$cient and demands relatively small areas compared with many of the alternatives. Phasing out fossil fuels is also energy e$ciency. If the renewable power is used in electric cars, in heat pumps or as a substitute for small o!-shore gas power plants, the amount of energy needed is reduced 2-3 times. Wind farms can also successfully be combined with other activities, such as forestry in forested areas. Experience shows that Norwegian wind farms are even used for recreation, as roads open new areas.

New technology and increased knowledgeWind power has contributed less than one percent of power production in Norway. Still a lot of lessons have been learnt. Statistics for annual production indicates better perfor-mance in new wind farms. #is seems to be caused by better tools for micrositing, better design of wind farms and better technology. Increased knowledge and experience point to even higher yields per installed MW in future parks.

Energy Norway looks forward to the next ten years, when wind power becomes a real part of the Norwegian power mix. Our task will be to assist our members in developing better technology, optimizing operation and management, and help reducing costs, just as we have assisted Norwegian hydro power producers. Simultaneously we will work for better framework for renewable power, and push for climate smart energy solutions.

A new start for wind power in NorwayDue to inadequate support schemes, few wind farms have been developed in Norway. By 2012 this will change, as Norway and Sweden plan to start a joint electricity certificate system. This system will deliver about 26 TWh new renewable power by 2020. According to the Swedish Energy Authority, more than 50 percent of new renewable power will come from wind, the rest from hydro and biomass.

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Energy Norway#is a trade organization for about 270 generators, suppliers, distributors and contractors in Norway. Energy Norway's#members each year produce nearly 130 TWh, which is some 99 per cent of all power production in Norway.www.energinorge.no

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#e objective is pre-competitive research laying a foundation for industrial value creation and cost-e!ective o!shore wind farms. Emphasis is on “deep-sea” (+30 m).

Work is focused on technical challenges including a strong PhD/PostDoc programme. #e activities include:

• Numerical design tools, incl. wind & hydrodynamics • Energy conversion system; blades & generators• Novel substructures; bottom-%xed / &oaters• Grid connection and system integration• Operation and maintenance• Concept validation, experiments and demonstration

For more information on NOWITECH visit www.nowitech.no or contact Centre Director, John.O.Tande@sintef.no

Research Partners:• SINTEF• Institute for Energy Technology (IFE)• Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

Industry Partners:• Aker Solutions• Devold AMT AS• Det Norske Veritas AS (DNV)• DONG Energy Power AS• EDF R&D• Fugro OCEANOR AS• GE Wind Energy (Norway) AS• Lyse Produksjon AS• NTE Holding AS• SmartMotor AS • Statkra" Development AS• Statnett SF • Statoil Petroleum AS • TrønderEnergi Kra" AS• Vestas Wind Systems AS• Vestavind O!shore AS

Research for value creation and cost reductions of offshore wind energy

NOWITECH is a EUR 40 million research cooperation on offshore wind technology co-funded by the Research Council of Norway, industry and research partners.

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Norway is graced with plentiful clean energy resources such as hydro, wind, ocean and bio-energy. Norway is the largest hydro power producer in Europe. Moreover, Norway has a solid experience in material technologies and complex energy project developments. #is combination of access to clean energy and technological competence has lead to a number of world class business and research clusters in clean energy.

Innovation Norway is Norway’s lead agency to support innovation and growth of Norwegian companies and to promote

their expansions in international markets. Innovation Norway supports Norwegian businesses with financing, competence, networks, and pro%ling. Innovation Norway has o$ces in more than 30 countries around the world where they connect Norwegian and local business partners.

– We try to be a link between Norwegian businesses and the global market and inter-national cooperation, claims Dr. Sørdalen, Sector head, Energy and Environment, Innovation Norway.

#e market for new solutions within renew-able energy and the environment is growing, and this area o!ers great opportunities for value creation and bigger market shares for Norwegian businesses.

– We are constantly looking for inter- national partners for Norwegian companies, says Dr. Sørdalen.

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Examples of regional business and competence clusters in clean energy are:• ARENA Wind Energy www.windcluster.no • ARENA Norwegian Offshore Wind www.arenanow.no • ARENA Bio Energy www.arenabioenergi.no • Norwegian Centre of Expertise in Energy and Emissions Trading www.ncehalden.no

There are established eight centres for environment friendly energy research with industrial and international partners and public funding for 8 years. These are:• International CCS Research Centre BIGCCS Centre• Centre for Environmental Design of Renewable Energy (CEDREN)• Bio Energy Innovation Centre (CenBio)• Norwegian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy (NORCOWE)• Norwegian Research Centre for Offshore Wind Technology (NOWITECH)• The Norwegian Research Centre for Solar Cell Technology• SUbsurface CO2 storage – Critical Elements and Superior Strategy (SUCCESS)• The Research Centre on Zero Emission Buildings – ZEB

Hywind - world's first full-scale floating wind turbine offshoreDr. Ole Jakob Sørdalen, Sector head, Energy and Environment, Innovation NorwayPhoto: Innovation Norway

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– Norway’s access to clean energy has given Norway an extensive expertise in innovative products, systems and services in the energy sector, says Ole Jakob Sørdalen from the government agency Innovation Norway.

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– We recognize the strong potential of the green sectors. #ese markets have seen tremendous growth, with global investments in renewable energy projects having quadrupled in the past %ve years. In fact, %gures show that more is now invested in renewable electricity production than in fossil power generation like coal and gas power plants on a global basis, says Ivar Slengesol in Eksport%nans. Slengesol leads Eksport%nans’ e!orts to build a robust %nancing function for the “new” sec-tors renewable energy, environment technology and infrastructure.

Slengesol highlights solar energy, hydro power and o!-shore wind power as areas where Norwegian companies are particularly competitive internationally. Eksport%nans is currently %nancing solar farms and hydropower projects in several markets. Based on strong credit ratings Eksport-%nans provides competitive long-term %nancing on both government supported and commercial terms to foreign buyers of Norwegian goods and services. Additionally, the lending institution o!ers loans to Norwegian companies for foreign investments, acquisitions and other international expansions as well as general corporate %nancing. Finally, Eksport%nans may support projects linked to Norwegian interests, e.g. ownership.

Close to 50 Years of ExpertiseEksport%nans’ expertise in long-term %nancing has been developed over nearly 50 years, during which the company has worked closely with the Norwegian export industry and foreign buyers. Eksport%nans maintains a strong relations-hip with the Norwegian Guarantee Institute for Export Credits (GIEK), Norwegian and international banks and government agencies.

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• Owned by banks (85%) and the Norwegian Ministry for Trade and Industry (15%) and is the sole and exclusive operator of the government supported export financing scheme in Norway. • The company offers government supported financing in accordance with international rules and regulations set by the OECD. Based on strong financial ratings, the company also offers financing on commercial terms. • The current outstanding export loan balance is NOK 92.7 billion.

Dronning Mauds gate 15 NO-0119 Oslo, NorwayTel: +47 22 01 22 01 Contact person: Ivar Slengesol, ivs@eksportfinans.nowww.eksportfinans.no

Ivar Slengesol is responsible for Eksportfinans’ new focus on renewable energy and environ-ment technology and joined Eksportfinans in April 2010.

Eksportfinans ASA finances projects in more than 50 countries, covering a wide range of export industries. Recently, the lending institution defined long-term financing to companies and projects within renewable energy, environment and infrastructure as a new strategic business area.

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Narvik is the perfect place to study. We are a small College where the students are noticed, and we hope that you choose to come to the technological capital in Northern Norway when you start your studies.

NUC has a modern and compact campus located just a few minutes walk from the town centre, a good learning environment and easy access to teaching sta!. #e oppor-tunity of entering a solid research environ- ment is also a great advantage.

International studentsA good 10 percent of the students have an international background, and about 20 di!erent countries are represented at Narvik University College. A large number of international students have come from educational establishments in China and Russia, countries with whom the College has good partnerships.

Technology and healthNUC is organised in two departments, #e Department of Technology and the Department of Health.

We o!er academic programmes leading to Bachelor’s degrees (three years) in the %eld of engineering, economics and nursing. All our bachelor programmes are taught in Norwegian language.

Bachelor programmes: Satellite Technology Process Technology Industrial Technology Industrial Electronic Engineering Electric Power Technology Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Science Business Administration Nursing

Master programmes: Computer Science Engineering Design Industrial Engineering Electrical Engineering Satellite Engineering Integrated Building Technology

(will be taught in Norwegian)

A PhD in cooperation with our partnership universities both in Norway and in Sweden is also an opportunity.

Within technology we o!er six programmes leading to a Master’s degree. All our master programmes are two years programmes, %ve of them are o!ered in English. To be appli-cable, a three or four year’s bachelor degree is needed. Students with 180 ECTS under-graduate preparation in engineering, the physical sciences, or mathematics are encouraged to apply for admission.

Narvik University CollegeMake the right choice regarding your education – join Narvik University College (NUC).NUC aims to be the leading technological centre for higher education in Northern Norway.

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– #e location is great as an entry point into Southeast Asia. Singapore also has the skilled workforce that we need. #e manufacturing of solar wafers, cells and modules can be paralleled to the semi con-ductor and high end electronics industries. Singapore is already an established semi-conductor hub and has precision engin- eering and chemical industries capabilities which are completely applicable to the solar industry, said John Andersen Jr., Executive Vice President of REC and Group Chief Operating O$cer.

#e Singapore government has taken signi%cant steps to develop the country into a global clean technology hub. For example, the Solar Energy Research Insti-tute (SERIS) was established to conduct industry-oriented research in solar energy, headed by Professor Joachim Luther.

#e local market for solar is also growing with REC modules already installed at Changi Airport.

#e plant is based on multicrystalline technology and is highly automated. #e integrated design supports quality control and product development while reducing waste throughout the production process. #e REC Peak Energy Series module is the %rst commercial product produced in Singapore which has already been nomi-nated for the Intersolar Award and recei-ved the Solar Industry Award for Module Manufacturing Innovation. #e production costs for the facility are less than earlier REC plants, targeting a full cost of 97 Euro cents per watt by the end of 2011. #e new capacity target for modules is 800 MW target in 2012 representing an increase of 35% compared to the design capacity.

REC is already a leading producer of silicon with a new facility recently opened in the US. REC is positioned to become a key player in modules aspiring to a top ten position.

Grand opening of one of the world’s largest integrated solar production facilitiesREC recently celebrated the completion of one of the world’s largest integrated solar production facilities in Singapore. This milestone is the largest single investment ever made by REC, the largest clean tech investment ever made in Singapore at 2.5 billion Singapore dollars, and one of the largest foreign green field investment ever made by a Norwegian company.

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Drawing on 40 years of experience in power electronics, Eltek Valere is committed to meeting the power conversion needs of the photovoltaic industry.

Eltek Valere develops and markets energy systems for the telecom, industrial, e-mobility and renewables sectors. An extensive range of high power-density, !exible and cost-e"cient recti#ers, converters and inverters form the core of the company’s o$ering. %e company is one of the largest suppliers of power conversion electronics worldwide within its market segments, and has launched some of the most cutting edge products in terms of e"ciency and power density.

RENEWABLEBased on their HE (High E"ciency) tech-nology for telecoms they have transferred this expertise into a new area – photo- voltaics. %e company’s Renewable Energy division is focusing on the #eld of solar power generation and it is the knowledge and experience from other sectors that enables Eltek Valere to take a competitive stance in the rapidly growing renewables market. %e company’s core competency in power electronics, established logistics chain and global network of sales and service experts provides great advantages in this market.

NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH - THEIA HE-tAt the Intersolar Europe exhibition in June 2010, Eltek Valere o"cially launched a completely new range of solar inverters, the THEIA HE-t range from 2.0kW to 4.4kW AC power, and are an isolated range of grid-tie PV inverters suitable for all solar panel technologies around the world. %e THEIA HE-t range is unique in the inverter market with its high e"ciency, global approvals and competitiveness. High e"ciency is the key to maximizing return on investment for a photovoltaic system and Eltek Valere’s THEIA HE-t is unparalleled when it comes to e"ciency.

MARKET OUTLOOKEltek Valere were recently short listed for a large project in China which may give them a good position in the region for the future. A&er experiencing great responses when introducing the new THEIA HE-t inverter, they are very positive about the market outlook. Ingvar Apeland, Vice President, Eltek Valere - Renewable, con#rms this saying, – We see a great future in using our technological advantage for developing unique, unparalleled and more green focused products in the future.

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Eltek was founded in Norway in 1971 as a specialist telecom energy systems supplier. Through a strategy of mergers and acquisitions Eltek became Eltek Valere in 2007 - the fastest growing company in the DC Power Industry. With a core competence in high e"ciency energy conversion, Eltek Valere has expanded its focus markets into grid-tie PV inverters, industrial power and e-mobility. The company has approximately 2,000 employees spread across o"ces in over 30 countries and business activities in more than 100 countries. www.eltekvalere.com/renewable

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With its large area, deep rocks and open shipping lane, Lutelandet is from nature’s side perfect for mounting and assemble o!shore windmills. Once the area now has been processed for this purpose it is perfect. Together with the 1400 acres of industrial land, quays with great depth and the world’s deepest dry dock, we have created most suited mounting place for o!shore windmills at/by.

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SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN NORWAY#is means a conscious and consistent e!ort on all matters concerning the environment. Not only does it include environmental per-formance but also authentic and local culture, food and history o!ered by welcoming and responsible hosts. #ese hosts carry out their work in conjunction with their local com-munity in order to o!er visitors a memorable Norwegian experience.

RESPONSIBLE HOSTSMany Norwegian hotels have an environ- mental certi%cation. Meaning they have taken great steps in waste management, energy e$ciency and reduced chemical and water usage. Many operators also o!er safe, nature-based activities such as dog-sledging, trekking, kayaking, bird watching and historic guided tours. Some certi%ed through Norwegian Ecotourism, a certi%cation that guarantees that care of the environment, their local community and visitors remain of paramount importance.

LEADING DESTINATIONSSeveral regions and destinations set their targets on increasing and improving sustain-ability. Some work on e$ciency of energy and local transport, others on developing and increasing the number of environmentally certi%ed providers. We happily work with destinations speci%cally to improve sustain-ability on all levels.

Vega is a harsh living settlement on an archipelago with over 6500 islands close to the Arctic Circle. It is included on Unesco’s World Heritage list for its traditions and unique way of living.www.visitvega.no

Trysil is the largest ski resort in Norway o!ering fan-tastic wintersport opportunities but also great nature adventures in summertime. A local biomass industry provides energy resources to the area.www.trysil.no

Lærdal is idyllically situated by a "ord, o!ering tradi-tion and peaceful rest for visitors. A salmon river #ows nearby and the destination o!ers a variety of hiking routes on historical trails with spectacular architecture. www.visitnorway.com

$e mining town of Røros is one of Europe’s oldest settle-ments of traditional wooden houses. Also on UNESCO’s World Heritage list, visitors are always captivated by its beauty, unique atmosphere, culture and local cuisine. www.rorosinfo.com

We are constantly improving the Norwegian experience for all our visitors, ensuring they have an enjoyable and unforgettable experience. A treat for all the senses – you can hear, touch, see, feel and smell Norway through its authentic culture, traditions, history and cuisine.www.visitnorway.com

NORWAY Powered by Nature

Norway is a country of outstanding natural beauty – dramatic waterfalls, crystal clear fjords, majestic mountains, captivating wilderness and spectacular glaciers – nowhere else will holidaymakers feel as close to nature. Norwegian tourism relies on this unspoilt and beautiful landscape to encourage people to visit. This is why we are constantly working to improve and increase the sustainability within this sector.

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Agriculture, salmon and hydro powerFirst of all, Lærdal is known for its dry climate, which makes the conditions for agriculture very good. #e specialities of the region are potatoes, vegetables and sweet cherries. #ese products are well known and appreciated both in Norway and in several countries in Europe.

Secondly, Lærdal has a beautiful cultural landscape. #e famous salmon river is run-ning through the valley in elegant curves, between %elds of vegetables and cherries, and with the high mountains as a beautiful frame. #is river is one of the main attrac-tions in Lærdal. As a result of the famous river, Lærdal opened the Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre where you can explore the life of the Atlantic salmon trough exhibitions and through an award winning %lm.

Because of the natural conditions with the high mountains, Lærdal is producing electricity through hydro power stations. Both the inhabi-tants and the business sector bene%t from this.

Hiking on historic roadsLærdal is now moving towards a sustainable future, using tourism as the main tool. Lærdal is located between eastern and western Norway – Oslo and Bergen – and has always

been a central point for travelers. With trails that date back to the year 1'200 a.C., historic roads are evidence of this. #ese historic roads represent a great opportunity for hiking, and some of the surrounding architecture is asto-nishing with outstanding work of engineering!

A fjord destinationIn addition to all of these attributes, Lærdal is situated at the beginning of the famous Sogne-(ord, the longest and deepest (ord in Norway. You can experience all of the (ord’s amazing features by boat. How about a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage cruise? #e ferry starts in Lærdal and ends in the famous Nærøy(ord. From here you can return to Lærdal on a road 1 300 meters above sea level. #is road is a part of the National Tourist Roads in Norway. You can also take a trip on the famous Flåm Railway.

Enjoy the many possibilities in Lærdal – the green municipality!

Lærdal is often referred to as the green municipality. And for all the right reasons. Situated in the middle of a beautiful and well preserved natural landscape, Lærdal has a strong focus on eco-friendly living and sustainable development.

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A sustainable destination1991 Norway’s entry to the ‘European Best Kept Village’ competition1995 1st place at the European Grand Prix 1st place in Norway in ‘Environment and Tourism’2009 Norwegian travel industry’s pilot for ‘Sustainability 2015’2010 Norwegian candidate for the ‘Tourism for Tomorrow’ Awards, Sustainable Stewardship

Røros is an authentic copper mining town which looks like the backdrop from a movie set. Despite that, clichés are not appropriate to describe this active and growing community where people live and work – right in the middle of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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• Located in the Norwegian highlands, close to the Swedish border• Several daily train departures, both southwards and northwards• Direct flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen• All modern facilities for meetings, conferences and fairs• Norway’s leading region for locally produced foodTel: (+47) 72 41 00 00# E-mail: post@rorosinfo.comwww.roros.no

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#e Basecamp “di!erence” is o"en described as a special blend of unique destinations, operated with a strong focus on sustainability. Not only does Basecamp give you a more authentic and exciting experience, but you can be sure that your holiday also bene%ts local communities and the environment.

Mara Naboisho Conservancy#e Basecamp Explorer eco lodges in Kenya are placed in the centre of the amazing migration of large mammals, o"en referred to as the 7th Wonder of the World. Each year 1,5 million wildebeest, zebra and antilopes move in an enormous circuit between Masai Mara and the large Serengeti plains.

But the 7th wonder of the world is threate-ned, and this largest and most renowned migra-tion of mammals is in danger of vanishing right before our eyes.

#is again will create serious consequ-ences for thousands of jobs, important local

revenues will disappear and the tourist indus-try that brings most of the foreign currencies to Kenya will be severely hit. Many will call this an ecological and economical catastrophe not only for Kenya, but also for all future gene-rations on the planet.

Basecamp is therefore in 2011 creating a major contribution towards sustainable tourism by establishing Mara Naboisho Con-servancy in Kenya. #is is done in cooperation with 500 Maasai landowners. 'Highest density of lions in the world#e 26'000 hectar Mara Naboisho Conser-vancy, located back-to-back to the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve is an important step towards sustainable commu-nity development and wildlife tourism in East Africa. #e land includes a 20'000 hectar core area for wildlife conservation with surround-ing bu!er zones for cattle grazing and Maasai community service centers. #e estimated

density of lions in the conservancy is proba-bly the highest in the world, even higher than the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. We are talking about saving the most unique game area of all and the most spectacular wildlife safari opportunities that exist today.

Basecamp Explorer and NORFUNDBasecamp Foundation Kenya – the not-for-pro%t counterpart to Basecamp Explorer Kenya, has spent the last 12 years funding and leading the process that have resulted in the longest private lease agreement for wildlife conservancies in Masai Mara.

– Basecamp Foundation will partner with Mara Naboisho Conservancy to provide support for a development strategy for the surrounding Maasai people that will change the face of com-munity involvement in Kenya's tourism, says Dr. Lars Lindkvist of Basecamp Foundation, and continues, – Mara Naboisho Conservancy

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Take a walk on the wild side on the East-African savannah; “go to heaven” by husky, at Svalbard, far above the arctic circle;

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demonstrates an equitable and sustainable partnership between Maasai landowners, tourism investors and conservation interests.

#is initiative was partly made possible by Basecamp’s conservation-minded network and through its new innovative partnership with NORFUND, the Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries, which have become equity investors in Basecamp Explorer Kenya Ltd. #is has enabled Basecamp to expand and strengthen their operations in Kenya including in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy.

Kenya, India, France and Svalbard Basecamp Explorer and Basecamp Foundation have since 1998 jointly developed sustainable tourism ventures in Kenya, India, France and Svalbard. Signs that Basecamp is on the right track include numerous environmental awards and many visits from international dignitaries such as Barack Obama, #e Oprah Winfrey show, environmental ministers and wildlife enthusiasts. #ey have all made a conscious choice to come to Basecamp for a deep-felt experience, perhaps taking a walking safari with our maasai guides, spending a night or two at the Trapper s lodge at Svalbard or enjoy-ing one of the most spectacular eco lodges in the Pyrenees.

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Basecamp Explorer was established in 1998. Today the Basecamp group has eco lodges and projects in India, Kenya, France and at Svalbard.Basecamp Pyrenees: A different mountain hideaway in the heart of Europe.Basecamp Explorer Kenya: Basecamp Masai Mara, Basecamp Wilder-ness and Basecamp Dorobo – 3 exclusive safari camps. Basecamp Lamu: Sailing cruises in the Indian Ocean with a 56 feet large Traditional Dhow.Basecamp Rajasthan, India: A 350 years old fortress, now a boutique hotel.Basecamp Dharamsala: Trekking in the Himalayas with local Tibetan guides.Basecamp Spitsbergen: Trappers Hotel, Trappers Station, Isfjord Radio and The Boat in the Ice.www.basecampexplorer.com

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Cornelius – a unique seafood adventure

#e restaurant started its journey towards fame and fantastic &avours in 2004, through careful nurturing by Alf Roald Sætre and Odd Einar Tu"eland. Odd Einar is a seasoned chef with seafood as his speciality and the his-tory and cultural signi%cance of food as his great passion. Alf is a third generation in a long line of shell%sh %shers and has been involved with seafood one way or the other since 1975. He is just as well known in these parts as the Shell-%shman, a hat he quite literally wears with great pride and charm as he takes his guests on a verbal journey through the history of the restaurant.

#e founding idea was to o!er seafood experiences to business and conference-groups. #is has led to a number of regular clients and a steady in&ux from people looking to set their conference or seminars in a new and exciting setting.

– We are actually closer to the «world» than the city of Bergen, says Odd Einar. – A few short minutes with a bus, then some ten minutes with a boat and youre here. It's quick and convenient, which makes us unique and perfect as a host for out of town companies looking for novel tailormade experiences.

– We have even had companies &ying in from Ger-many just to have their seminar and dinner with us before they leave for home again in the evening, all with great success, says Alf.

Cornelius is by all measures a unique experience. #e restaurant is located on Holmen, right by Bjorøy, with a beautiful view of Kobbeleia, the island of Sotra and Vatlestraumen. #e two entrepeneurs have slowly built a restaurant that has kitchens spanning two &oors, several bars, the possibility to open up to the elements and a con-ference setting with the latest in technologies. Most of the walls are glass and the wild elements of coastal Norway are never far away.

– We have built the place slowly and been very cons-cious of the materials we have used. Expansions have been made over the years in order to allow more customers and new ways to show o! the business were in, says Odd Einar, – the business of making food right here in the elements. We want our guests to have a full experience based on the coastal culture of Western Norway, but in a modern setting.

– #e latest kitchen we have added to the concept is a restaurant with an open kitchen, based on the old boat-houseculture here in Western Norway, says Odd Einar. – In the boathouse people went to get fresh %sh, they boiled crab and much of the social life for %shing communities was in just such a setting.

In addition to the kitchen on the ground &oor, the restaurant sports a demonstrationkitchen i the combi-ned conference and diningroom spaces on the %rst &oor.

The restaurant Cornelius is no more than half an hour from the City of Bergen, and can only be reached by boat. In spite of this, or perhaps for this very reason, it has become

the most popular seafood restaurant in Bergen in just a few short years.

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#e guests can have a live view of Odd Einar making food, all transferred on to a big screen, or even a live feed from an underwater camerea of Alf diving for mussels or other crustacions in the sea just outside the restaurant – all of it to make the guests part of an experience you just don t get anywhere else.

Cornelius is a lisenced shell %sh dealer – and evidence of that trade can be seen outside the restaurant as a speci-ally constructed shell%sh tower makes it easy to keep crab, lobster, mussels, oysters and all the other exciting, wonder- ful crustacions and shell%sh fresh and healthy before being used in the restaurant or shipped o! to be sold. A sample tasting of raw shell%sh is part of the experience for visitors to Cornelius.

– #e restaurant have a lot of %rst time samplers of oysters, sea urchins and other treats from the sea on its conscience, says Alf with a smile, – most people are plea-santly surprised.

#e main kitchen is located by the pier, and is designed to make it possible for the guests to be a part of the expe-rience of making seafood, even to the extent taking part in a seafood cooking class if the guests should want it. #e hosts are not strangers to taking the time to tell the guests the philosophy of the food they prepare on Corne-lius and how they procure their ingredients, much to the delight of the guests.

– #e weather is the key decision maker in how we set our menues, says Odd Einar. We have what we like to call a meteorological concept, the weather decides the setting and view from the restaurant and the time of year decides much of the ingredients we decide to use. If the weather is warm and sunny we can open up the restaurant to the outside, set the table on the pier and pick a lighter menu. If the weather is stormy we set the tables with candlelight and warm colors inside.

– #e weather do in&uence what we people like to eat. If its nice and warm you feel more inclined to a lighter meal, if its heavy rain we make something sturdier, food that will keep you warm. You can almost say that we are in the weather as we make our food here.

– Our focus is on using the best raw materials out there at any given time. Our seafood is literally straight from the sea and our whole concept is built around the best quality available. We want to be able to trace the seafood from %sherman to our kitchen, and make sure its been treated as best as it can and that its been kept cool at all times before it reaches us. If the raw materials are not up to scratch we let the %shermen know, they deliver to our doorstep a"er all.

– Our chefs have extensive experience in how to handle and prepare seafood, we spend a lot of time and resources on training and developing their skills and knowledge, something we feel is well worth the e!ort.

– Our Winecellar is, as it should be, well stocked with the best wines available to the di!erent courses and meals we have on our menu. Our Sommelièr, Fredrik Molin has the responsibility of picking out wines for the wincellar – which is naturally cooled by the ocean outside cooling o! the rock that comes up out of the ocean and makes up

the back wall of it. #is makes for the ideal temperature, summer as winter. Fredrik has extensive experience and knowledge, as well as a long education in the %ne art of wine, somthing he is happy to use to make the experience of eating a meal at Cornelius a full &avored one. – Our goal is to deliver a wholehearted concept where the setting around our culinary delights are as important as the food itself – we feel the value of eating a meal with us is enhan-ced by giving our clients a perspective of how the food is made, where it comes from and why we choose to serve it in the fashion that we do, %nishes Odd Einar.

And in regards to culinary value to a meal – they most certainly do deliver at Cornelius.

Sommelièr Fredrik Molin opens a champagne bottle from Cornelius' impressive winecellar.

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Located at Holmen, just off the island Bjorøy outside BergenTlf.: (+47) 56 33 48 80booking@cornelius-restaurant.no www.cornelius-restaurant.no

Chef and co-owner Tufteland, chef Joakim Borchgrevink, co-owner Sæthre and the Norwegian Minister of Fishery Lisbeth Berg-Hansen.

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Sorrisniva Igloo hotelNorway’s largest and the world’s northernmost icehotel will be opening again in the middle of January 2011. #e hotel measures approx 2000 square metres, and the entire exterior and interior is made of snow and ice; the rooms, the beds, even the glasses in the icebar!

Apart from its 30 bedrooms, the Igloo Hotel also houses different suites, a bar and several lounges. The hotel is decorated with ice sculptures – exquisite works of art – which in combination with the pure white snow create a fairytale atmosphere. #e hotel is rebuilt each year with changing themes every year to ensure unique experiences.

Next to the igloo hotel, there is a service centre which holds a restaurant with a new and modern kitchen, ward-robes/toilets, shower/sauna, 2 outdoor hot tubs, meeting facilities, reception and a souvenir shop. Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel is open Monday to Friday 12.00-14.00 and 18.00-20.00, Saturday and Sunday 12.00-18.00 (groups of more than 10 persons may book guided tours). #e igloo hotel is usually open until April 1st.

Restaurant Laksestua#e Norwegian chef of the year in 2009, Johhny Trasti, follows the food calendar concept, whereby the materials are used when naturally available. #e river, the (ord and the plateau, o!er excellent raw materials for our chef to create delicious dishes fresh from the surrounding nature. #e restaurant has a unique and warm atmosphere, and we strive for our guests to have a food experience to remember.

Nature experiences Sorrisniva o!ers activities like snowmobile safari on Finn-marksvidda. #ey o!er departures twice a day, at 10.00 and at 17.00 and they have'twenty years experience of taking guests into the mountains. Sorrisniva also o!er tailor-made programs for groups, spending the night at igloo hotel, in a lavvo or hotel. While you are in Sorrisniva Igloo hotel, you can also try Dog-sledging. #ere is no better way to experience the Alta Canyon and the Northern Lights.

e-mail: info@sorrisniva.noWebsite: www.sorrisniva.no

Sorrisniva is situated beside the Alta river, 20 km from the city centre of Alta in the very North of Norway. We offer adventure and nature experiences throughout the entire year. You can also enjoy a special food experience made by the chef of the year (2009) in our restaurant. In 2009 Sorrisniva was awarded as the best Norwegian tourism business of the year.

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