Sortbat Norway
Formerly known as Høyenergi (Batteriretur), Sortbat Norway specialises in safely handling all types of batteries, including those from EVs, industrial machines, the maritime sector, buses, aircraft, and energy storage systems.
Since 2011, we have worked with high-energy batteries across Norway and Europe — at our facility, on board vessels, or directly on-site.
Sortbat becomes sole owner of Sortbat Norway
Sortbat Group has acquired the remaining 20% stake in Sortbat Norway from BatteriRetur, making Sortbat Norway fully independent. Building on ten years of expertise in large-format battery handling, the company is now better positioned than ever to serve the Norwegian market and to contribute to Sortbat Group's growing Nordic presence.
Summer holiday closure
Please note that our offices will be closed for the summer holidays from 20 July to 31 July 2026.
To ensure that battery collections can be completed before our holiday closure, we kindly ask customers to submit their collection requests as early as possible. This allows us to plan our logistics efficiently and provide the best possible service.
Collection requests can be submitted via:
Our online platform: https://batteriretur.no/en/bestilling-og-innmelding/
E-mail: info@sortbat-norway.eu
Telephone: +47 33 20 03 40
During the holiday period, we will remain available on a limited basis for urgent matters via phone and e-mail. If you have any questions regarding battery collections or our opening hours, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We wish all our customers and partners a pleasant and relaxing summer.
Øystein Kjæreng appointed CEO
Sortbat Norway welcomes Øystein Kjæreng as its new CEO. With more than 25 years of international experience across the energy, maritime and cleantech sectors, he will lead the next phase of growth and development of Sortbat Norway across the Nordic region.
Dismantling large batteries
As Norway leads Europe in electrification, the number of end-of-life EV batteries is growing rapidly. Dismantling these safely and efficiently is a core competence of Sortbat Norway. With our flying technicians, we carry out assignments both within Norway and abroad.
Ready for the European Union battery regulation
Norway is preparing to implement the existing European Union regulation for the handling and recycling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. While the final details are still being defined, Sortbat Norway is already well positioned and ready to handle the upcoming changes with confidence.
Need to dispose of a large battery?
Request a safe and compliant pickup through the online platform of our partner Batteriretur.
Special permit from DSB
Handling industrial batteries presents specific challenges — many of the batteries on the market today have shapes or sizes that make it impossible to use standard safety containers (ASP containers). For this reason, Sortbat has obtained a special permit from the Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB) to transport such batteries, following a strict and secure packaging process with advanced monitoring.
This approval has been granted by Norwegian authorities and therefore only applies within Norway. It ensures that transport, classification, packaging, and labeling are all carried out in compliance with international ADR/UN regulations and the highest safety standards.
Sortbat Norway in the media
Sortbat Norway was featured in the Norwegian trade magazine Norske Bransjemagasinet. The article highlights the company’s experience and technical expertise in the safe handling of EV batteries and other high-energy batteries.
Sortbat Norway provides specialised services including battery collection, diagnostics and dismantling, supporting safe handling and circular battery management.
Read the full article in Norske Bransjemagasinet (in Norwegian)
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Circular solutions
In close collaboration with our headquarters in Belgium, Sortbat in Norway also offers circular battery solutions for industrial batteries.
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