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Oslo Schools Power Data: A Goldmine for Energy Research

Oslo, NorwayWednesday, December 17, 2025
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Oslo has a treasure trove of energy data from 48 schools across the city. This data tracks hourly energy usage, spanning 1 to 11 years of records. It includes:

  • Building details
  • Local weather conditions

Data Quality and Reliability

The data is clean and reliable, carefully checked and fixed. It is useful for:

  • Comparing energy use
  • Testing models
  • Predicting future energy needs

Diverse Heating Systems

The schools use different heating systems:

  • Electric heaters
  • District heating
  • On-site power generation

This variety makes the data even more valuable for:

  • Improving energy efficiency
  • Supporting better grid planning

Free and Accessible

The data is free to access, collected in 2023, and stored in simple files. Each file contains data for one school, making it easy to study. It can help:

  • Make Oslo's schools more energy-efficient
  • Contribute to broader energy research

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