As the third largest exporter of oil in the world, it is hardly surprising that Norway has a global reputation as a rich, oil power. But, whilst achievements within this industry are rightly admired – and even envied – it is illuminating to discover that Norway is the only industrialized nation able to meet its domestic power demand almost exclusively through another, renewable source – hydropower. In fact, the statistic according to the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) is an incredible 99%. But Norway is not about to keep its extensive experience within hydropower secret. Both the Government and leading Norwegian companies see this often abundant resource as an increasingly global opportunity.