William Throndsen

William Throndsen is a Researcher at the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His work focuses on smart energy technologies, zero-emission buildings, and the socio-technical aspects of energy transitions, particularly examining household and commercial energy consumption patterns and the role of electric vehicles in future energy systems.

• Leading the GreenBlack project on oil and gas sector transitions
• Extensive publications on smart grid solutions, solar energy adoption, and demand response mechanisms
• Collaborates with researchers like Marianne Ryghaug, Tomas Moe Skjølsvold, and Thomas Berker

His research spans smart grid design, user behavior, and energy policy, with a focus on how technological innovations interact with societal practices. Recent work includes analyzing low-carbon transitions in UK electricity, heat, and mobility systems and co-creation methodologies in EU-funded energy projects.

Key projects include SENDER H2020, MATCH, and FME CenSES, with reports on user engagement, energy community development, and scaling renewable energy solutions. He emphasizes the importance of material participation and technology domestication in shaping energy transitions.