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Renewable Energy Sources (RES)

Contributions in this theme (864)

Passive house plus public housing in Tarm (Denmark)

This passive house-plus project comprises 31 public housing units. The building´s CO2 footprint is 69% lower than the requirements of the Danish Building Regulations 2023.

Case study

05/07/2023

EUR 123 million to make Bulgarian homes more energy efficient

Bulgarian households can apply for grants to install photovoltaic systems and solar collectors for own consumption.

News

03/07/2023

Accelerating sustainable urban development: news from C40 Cities

Inspiring case studies from C40 cities aiming to reduce emissions and create healthier environments for citizens.

News

03/07/2023

Energy access still critical: new report highlights SDG 7 shortfalls

Tracking SDG 7 The Energy Progress Report highlights the need for concrete measures in sustainable energy access

Publication

03/07/2023

The front facade of the Pfarrer-Huber-Schule in Landau

The Pfarrer-Huber-Schule certified Passivhaus in Landau

The school support centre is Passivhaus certified, ensuring a very high level of energy efficiency and comfort, while also minimising the carbon footprint.

Case study

30/06/2023

belgrade serbia aerial view city buildings

Belgrade Energy Forum: insights on energy-storage

Inter-sectoral collaboration and thermal energy storage crucial for renewable energy production and decarbonization.

News

30/06/2023

venticool newsletter issue #22 - June 2023

The June 2023 edition of the venticool bi-annual newsletter.

News

26/06/2023

The Harris Academy, Passivhaus secondary school in UK

The first Passivhaus secondary school in the UK: the Harris Academy Sutton

Harris Academy Sutton represent the first example of Passivhaus in a secondary school in the UK. Along with sustainability benefits, the school´s design supports a comfortable and healthy learning environment for students.

Case study

26/06/2023