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Renewable Energy Sources (RES)

Contributions in this theme (864)

Bucharest to explore geothermal energy for district heating in new feasibility study

ELCEN and Sage Geosystems are conducting a feasibility study for integrating geothermal energy into Bucharest's district heating, aiming to reduce pollution and costs, with initial funding from the US Department of Energy and potential EU grants.

News

30/08/2024

SUN4Ukraine Project

Sustainable Urban Net Zero Network for Ukraine

Link

26/08/2024

The building sector’s response to the climate crisis

The building sector is adapting to climate change by significantly reducing CO2 emissions and adopting cleaner energy solutions, while public support for stronger climate action remains robust.

News

22/08/2024

El Niu - Andorra’s first Passivhaus Plus building

El Niu, Andorra’s first Passivhaus Plus building, features 11 units, advanced heat pump technology, a dual-frame facade, and a solar array, achieving nearly net-zero energy and significantly lowering CO2 emissions.

Case study

16/08/2024

Global Renewables Summit

The Global Renewables Summit is a 3-day event hosted in New York on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly.

Event

S3EM Project

A Semantic 3D Energy Model for prosumer with integrated photovoltaics systems.

Link

08/08/2024

EU grants support energy efficiency renovations in Moldovan homes

The European Union is providing €9.5 million in grants to support residential energy efficiency renovations in Moldova, aiming to reduce energy bills and enhance energy security.

News

08/08/2024

Architects as facilitators of the energy transition

The main objective of this workshop is to discuss the role of architects as facilitators of the energy transition with the question: 'How does environmentally sustainable architecture play a key role in reducing carbon emissions from buildings and increasing awareness?'

Event

Green buildings: a $1.8 trillion market opportunity according to the World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum highlights a $1.8 trillion market opportunity by 2030 in green buildings, emphasising decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and sustainable practices across global construction sectors.

News

07/08/2024

8 stories, 8 leaders: Remarkable podcast inspires climate leaders across Europe

The Remarkable Climate Leaders Podcast shines a light on visionary climate leaders across Europe, highlighting their initiatives at local and regional levels in the pursuit of climate neutrality.

News

06/08/2024

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