The aim of the EU-funded Powerbox project is to commercialise the innovative energy storage solution developed by Solenco Power NV. Solenco Powerbox allows homes and small businesses to cheaply store their own generated energy, for hours or whole seasons. The system combines an electrolyser and a fuel cell in one unit which transform electricity into hydrogen, store it indefinitely and then convert hydrogen back into electricity and heat with minimal losses.
The main objective of the CHESTER project is the development and validation of an innovative system that allows for energy management, storage and dispatchable supply of many different RES by combining the electricity sector with the heat sector.
GIFT is an innovative project that aims to decarbonise the energy mix of European islands. European islands have to abide by the law of their countries that push toward a greener energy mix to comply with the European and international agreements. GIFT is willing to develop innovative systems to allow islands to integrate vast amount of renewables.
The implementation of smart meters and thus of smart buildings has become more and more important in the policy agenda. This type of technology allows the end-users to make informed decisions about their own energy consumption, and it also helps utilities and building managers to make best decision on energy demand and when to scale services.
Last 15th September, the ProGETonE project has held its last clustering event. In that case, together with e-SAFE project, they have discussed about different solutions that combine deep renovation and seismic strengthening.
While the operational energy consumption in low energy buildings is significantly reduced, the embodied GHG emissions of the building materials used in construction can account for half of the life-cycle carbon footprint of the building.
Author: Gianluca Grazieschi (Eurac Research).
Note: opinions in the articles are of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the EU.
SO WHAT final event addresses waste management challenges & solutions. Different tools will be showcased, as well as an approach to policies
This center for construction skills learning has been delivered by EBBA together with the London Legacy Development Corporation. The school provides the opportunity for local people to be sponsored through practical education and training. The results is an innovative and sustainable solution and adapting architecture.
The current world is defined by technological innovation which has led to a population growth. Hence, there is a need for a sustainable transition towards circularity and circular construction. How can the industry engage stakeholders more to cooperate towards this goal?
Within the Open Thor Living Lab, two new infrastructure projects have been inaugurated: CollecThor and THOREAQ. Their goal is to explore the maximum potential of intelligent district heating networks and to test and validate innovations in renovation techniques, improvement of indoor air quality and integration of energy systems in real conditions.