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Energy harvesting for unlimited lifetime systems
The Internet of Things (IoT) and services, wireless sensor networks (WSNs), trillions of sensors, Industry 4.0, and digitalisation – all these are hungry for data, and their common challenge is energy.
Governing a fair energy transition in coal-dependant areas
Prof Yiannis Bakouros, provides a comprehensive exploration of promoting inclusive regional governance for a fair energy transition in coal-dependent areas.
Unlocking the power of energy efficiency: A multi-benefit approach with the referee tool
Energy efficiency is a cornerstone of the European Green Deal and the European Union’s (EU) pathway toward carbon neutrality. With implementation efforts underway across the Continent, the Referee tool stands ready to support decision-makers and stakeholders in their energy efficiency planning, embracing a multi-benefits approach.
Role and value of space-based solar power technology in the UK’s transition to net...
Prof Goran Strbac, Prof Paul Mitcheson, Prof Eric Yeatman, Dr Danny Pudjianto and Dr Nunzio Pucci.
Smarter energy for a green and sustainable energy transition
Tietoevry, a leading technology company with a strong Nordic heritage and global capabilities, spearheads the implementation of innovative solutions for a sustainable energy transition.
Decarbonising the steel industry: Reasons to be cheerful
Filip Johnsson, Lisa Göransson and Alla Toktarova, explain why decarbonising the steel industry gives us reasons to be cheerful.
Multiple impacts of energy efficiency
Multiple impacts of energy efficiency are at everyone’s fingertips with the MICATool, Frederic Berger, Researcher at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI, explains.
Minimal chemical pollution, increased offshore wind farms and energy production sustainability
Coordinator of the Anemoi project, Bavo De Witte (ILVO), discusses the path to minimal chemical pollution and increasing the sustainability of offshore wind energy.
Energy transition plans: How municipalities face the energy transition
Municipalities need tools to manage and achieve the local energy transition, according to Gerard Laguna Benet, Researcher at BEE Group – CIMNE.
Research to reduce polarisation in the swedish energy policy debate
Filip Johnsson, Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, argues that research can help to reduce polarisation in the Swedish energy policy debate.
The role of hydrogen in the energy transition
Professor Sara Walker, Professor of Energy at Newcastle University, is Director of the Hub on Hydrogen Integration for Accelerated Energy Transitions HI-ACT, and here, she explores the role of hydrogen in the energy transition.
5GSOLAR: The next generation of photovoltaics
Emerging thin film photovoltaic technologies, currently being developed in research laboratories, are the EU’s key to unlocking its photovoltaic industry and ensuring the growth of a sustainable and green electricity market.
Out of the frying pan and into the fire: The gas stove toxicity debate
Jeremy MacMahon, Chelsea Unkel and Pamela J. Lein from the University of California, Davis, unpack household air pollution, focusing on the gas stove toxicity debate.
The secrets of hydropower and PTX in Greenland
Greenland is a prime location for large-scale hydropower projects. Renewable energy investment possibilities are, therefore, abundant, writes Claus Andersen-Aagaard, Chief Executive Officer of GreenLead.
Insights into magnesium batteries using calorimetry
Dr Carlos Ziebert, Leader of the Group Batteries – Calorimetry and Safety, KIT, explains how generated heat and self-discharge of magnesium batteries can be studied through calorimetry.
Diversifying the transition to renewable energy in Taiwan
MMA Global Aqua discuss the transition from the traditional uses of oil and gas to renewable energy in Taiwan, describing the challenges, benefits and skills needed in the transition.
Maximising energy efficiency with electric motors
With an increasing number of technologies and applications employing electric motors, Rukmi Dutta from the University of New South Wales discusses the mechanisms and efficiency potential of electric motor systems.
How calorimetry can pave the way for mature and safe sodium-ion batteries
Dr Carlos Ziebert, leader of the group Batteries – Calorimetry and Safety, KIT, explains how electrochemical-calorimetric methods help to develop and safely upscale sodium-ion batteries.
Understanding catalytic methane decomposition: a swift and cost-effective energy decarbonization pathway
Professor Adélio Mendes from the University of Porto – Faculty of Engineering coordinates the Horizon-funded project “112CO2 – Low temperature catalytic methane decomposition for COx-free hydrogen production”.
Pay-for-performance schemes: An innovative policy-driven approach for building renovations
The SENSEI project is offering 10 recommendations to policymakers that support a performance-based market for energy efficiency in buildings.