energy efficiency research Articles
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Transport, energy efficiency and environmental issues in Hungary
Over the past decade, Hungary has been in transition from a centrally planned market economy. In this paper, we explore the reasons for and consequences of the changed funding conditions which now exist for environmental research. We also outline the situation regarding the need for research into two major areas: transport and the environment and energy efficiency. The most important project ...
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Policy oriented review for photovoltaics introduction in the EU
In order to continuously monitor its targets towards a 'green Europe', the European Commission has set up a project to enhance the availability, completeness and quality of data regarding new energy technologies (NET), energy end-use efficiency (EEE) and energy research and technology development (RTD). The scientific reference system (SRS) established in the framework of this project was ...
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NREL Report Shows U.S. Solar Photovoltaic Costs Continuing to Fall in 2016
NREL U.S. PV system cost benchmarks, from the fourth quarter of 2009 to the first quarter of 2016 The modeled costs to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems continued to decline in the first quarter of 2016 in the U.S. residential, commercial, and utility-scale sectors, according to updated benchmarks from the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Driving the cost ...
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How do I Consume Energy in Comparison to the Rest of my Industry?
Energy efficiency is like a long-distance race. The first kilometres are easy and if you train a little bit you will achieve big results. But once you beat your own records, there’s a moment when you need a deeper analysis to understand where your areas of improvement are. You need to understand what is going on in your industry. Keep reading if you have ever wondered… how could I ...
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Technical and economic evaluation and feasibility study of biomass energy
The urgent need for the reduction of harmful environmental impact during energy production necessitates research for efficient, economically feasible energy production processes. The wide spreading of energy coming from renewable energy sources with low or zero emission levels, such as wind energy, solar energy, hydro-energy and biomass, is the most promising solution to the problem. This study ...
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Models of energy saving systems: the battlefield of environmental planning
Traditionally, energy planning has been interpreted as planning for an appropriate energy supply system, based on a crude prognosis for the energy demand. Over the past couple of decades, however, the immense possibilities of regulating energy demand - and the benefits of doing it - have become increasingly recognised and also partly included in the planning. This paper first describes some ...
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23 countries just got energy efficiency report cards – and they’re almost all flunking
The most valuable tool we have to meet the world’s growing energy demand while reducing greenhouse gas production could be figuring out how to use energy more efficiently. Investing in energy efficiency can also save money, reduce pollution, encourage development and create new jobs. Yet, efficiency is often passed by in favor of more expensive energy solutions. Exactly how much room for ...
By Ensia
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Climate change and a European low-carbon energy system
Summary This report presents an assessment of possible greenhouse gas emission reduction pathways made feasible by global action and a transition to a low-carbon energy system in Europe by 2030. It analyses trends and projections for emissions of greenhouse gases and the development of underlying trends in the energy sector. It also describes the actions ...
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Background: EU electricity and gas directives
3.rd Energy Market Package, proposed September 2007 September 2007 the EU Commission proposed a revision of the electricity and gas market directives with amendmets of the directives on electricity and gas markets and the directives on cross-border trade of electricity and gas. The main changes are that all countries must have independant regulators of the electricity and gas markets, that these ...
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The key to reducing expenses - energy efficient buildings
A major fear of builders is that switching to a new method of constructing buildings will lead to higher costs. The Passive House Institute in Darmstadt has carried out numerous researches on energy efficient houses and confirms through the data collected over time that the situation is exactly the opposite - high level thermal insulation produces major savings in terms of heating requirements. ...
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