district heating system product News
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Powerful prospects for CHP
In the commission’s vision for the EU energy system in 2050, the focus is put on a CO2-free electricity production system in 2050. District heating is mentioned as a possibility to distribute heat from solar and biomass energy. In March, the EU commission presented their energy efficiency plan for 20% energy efficiency until 2020. Both district heating and CHP are given attention as part of ...
By Elmia AB
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Environmental progress at local level in South-East Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia
A joint UNEP-EEA study of environmental issues in the countries of South-East Europe (SEE), Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia (EECCA) shows that the region is facing many challenges in the wake of economic growth. The report identifies several opportunities to 'leapfrog' and avoid some of the environmental problems experienced in western Europe. The report by the United Nations ...
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Leading sustainability experts aim to solve `Carbon Confusion`: Address `Burning Issues` at Globe 2012
Giving further credence to its reputation as a major world platform to transform environmental challenges into business opportunities, the 12th edition of the GLOBE Series of events has unveiled its strongest and most relevant conference program to date. Built around the thematic concept of ‘Building a Sustainable Economy for the 21st Century’, the GLOBE 2012 agenda explores untapped ...
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Keeping councils at the heart of carbon reduction
Local authorities are being encouraged to lead the way on energy efficiency and carbon reduction in their areas - Viewpoint by Tim Pryce, Head of Public Sector The public sector has long been leading the pack when it comes to cutting energy costs and carbon emissions. One of the major drivers put in place by government to encourage local action was a framework of national indicators, which ...
By Carbon Trust
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GE and Göteborg Energi Installing First 4.1-113 Offshore Wind Turbine in Gothenburg Harbour
GE (NYSE: GE) and Göteborg Energi have started installing the first 4.1-113 Offshore Turbine in the Gothenburg harbour, the two companies announced at the European Wind Energy Association’s EWEA Offshore 2011 in Amsterdam. The new turbine will produce enough electricity to supply 3000 Swedish homes per year and reduces 15,000 tons of CO2 emissions, ...
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IEA review of Ukraine`s energy policies highlights country`s potential for an energy revolution
By tapping its own natural gas deposits and improving energy efficiency, Ukraine could end its import dependency. But to truly revolutionise its energy sector, the country also must improve its infrastructure and pricing systems, the International Energy Agency (IEA)<http://www.iea.org/> says in its in-depth review of Ukraine's energy policies, released today in Kiev. "Ukraine has already ...
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Glasgow-based leather manufacturer Andrew Muirhead & Son signs heat supply agreement with UK green energy firm SHARC Energy Systems
A leading leather manufacturer has signed a deal to take its energy supply from the Dalmarnock district heating scheme being developed in Glasgow by UK renewables firm SHARC Energy Systems. Andrew Muirhead & Son Limited, which has an established production facility in the Dalmarnock area of the city, adjacent to the new SHARC Energy Centre, has signed up to SHARC’s innovative and ...
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