Topic of the Month (January 2024)
Each month a relevant topic and several sub-topics are covered in detail. For the Topic of the Month, content following a common thread is developed by BUILD UP Editorial Board in collaboration with the Board of Ambassadors and other relevant experts in the field. This includes producing articles, case studies, webinars and more, all in line with the specific topic selected. Relevant events are also identified and highlighted.
Topics of the Month are announced at the end of the previous month in our website and newsletter. Please write us if you wish to know more about our upcoming topics of the month.
This month, the ToM is "Heat pump solutions for buildings". Be ready for these subtopics:
- Heat pump installation in new buildings
- Heating renovation in existing buildings
- Maintenance
and more!
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This summary underscores the pressing need for targeted interventions to overcome the technical, infrastructural, and financial hurdles in the drive towards full heat decarbonisation in UK schools.
Publication
This new REVEAL project's study demonstrates that Al6060 cut wire granules offer a safe, efficient, and scalable aluminium fuel solution for renewable energy storage, enabled by a unique pore-forming oxidation mechanism.
Technical Article
The EU has seen a steady increase in the use of renewable energy for heating and cooling over time. This growth is largely driven by the contributions from biomass and heat pumps.
News
Efficient heating and cooling in cities can be achieved by recycling waste heat through thermal networks and heat pumps, reducing emissions and enhancing resilience.
News
Efficient heating and cooling are vital, but much energy is wasted; recovering waste heat through thermal networks, heat pumps, and renewables can create a circular urban energy system, aligning with EU directives for clean energy.
News
The seventh carbon budget highlights the need for rapid decarbonisation in buildings, focusing on energy efficiency and electric heating, with urgent policy actions and investment to achieve long-term climate goals.
News
The Eiksveien 116 project in Østerås, Norway, is a sustainable, energy-efficient care home complex featuring eco-friendly materials, geothermal heating, solar panels, and a green roof, designed to minimise its environmental impact while providing high-quality housing.
Case study
Residenza I Girasoli in Castenaso, Italy, features energy-efficient, well-insulated buildings with modern HVAC systems, renewable energy sources, and smart technologies, aiming for Plus Energy status while offering limited user customisation.
Case study
This report updates on heat pump technology in the EU, highlighting growth trends, challenges, and the industry's investment plans to expand capacity and capture long-term market demand.
Publication
The implementation of the EPBD at the Member State level was the central theme of the BUILD UP Board of Ambassadors meeting recently held in Brussels. 'We can do it,' said Pau Garcia Audi, Policy Officer at DG ENER (European Commission), when talking about the 2050 decarbonisation objective.
News