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Renewable Energy Sources (RES)

Contributions in this theme (849)

LIFE23-CET-WESHARE Project

Empowering businesses to develop energy community models for a successful energy transition.

Link

30/09/2024

Join the Cultural-E call for Plus Energy Building (PEB) projects

Within our EU-funded project Cultural-E, we are developing the PEB HUB, a community-powered by Plus Energy Building professionals working on multifamily-residential buildings.

News

27/09/2024

High voltage power line viewed from the below

Podcast: project Sustenance and grid flexibility

In The EU Energy Projects Podcast, Professor Birgitte Bak-Jensen explains how Project Sustenance empowers consumers to engage in the energy transition by enhancing grid flexibility and adapting the EU energy grid to renewable sources.

News

25/09/2024

RED II, energy communities and the FEDECOM project

The EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) fosters energy communities to enhance local renewable energy use, efficiency, and market participation, though implementation varies widely across Europe.

News

24/09/2024

Commission provides guidance on revised RED and EED: what's at stake for the building sector

The EU Commission provides guidance documents to help Member States implement revised directives on renewable energy and energy efficiency. What’s in it for the building sector?

News

23/09/2024

Wales: £10 million to support Smart Local Energy System

The Welsh Government launched a £10 million grant scheme to support community-driven Smart Local Energy Systems, aiming for 100% renewable electricity by 2035, boosting energy efficiency, and enhancing community resilience.

News

20/09/2024

Herbert Paradise Residence

A home renovation in Kensal Rise, London, achieves a 75% reduction in energy use, setting a new standard for sustainable urban living in the city.

Case study

20/09/2024

Local energy systems: a glimpse to SERENE

The SERENE project is improving local energy systems in Europe through new technologies and community involvement for better sustainability and efficiency.

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19/09/2024

Barriers to green space heating & cooling and how to overcome them

The paper highlights that green heating and cooling technologies, despite their benefits, are underused in Europe due to barriers such as dependence on fossil fuels and insufficient expertise; however, targeted policies and innovations could enhance their adoption and contribute to achieving climate goals.

Publication

19/09/2024

A building with photovoltaic panels on the roof

Expanding the concept of users in energy communities: impact of including businesses and industry

This paper shows that including businesses and industrial users in renewable energy communities can greatly improve energy sharing and self-sufficiency for residential members.

Publication

18/09/2024

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