
Digitalisation
Innovators: €7.68 million Research and Development funding to dramatically change renovations
The Horizon-project procuRE has released the Research and Development services tender (TED) calling for the development of breakthrough solutions to renovate existing buildings to be supplied with 100% renewable supply. The deadline for submission is 22.2.22. Six cities offer suppliers €7.68 million to design, develop, and test an innovative Renovation Approach capable of generating Renovation Packages. It is expected that suppliers will follow an active approach, optimising heavy loads in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, adding intelligent (remote) control, energy production and storage while responding to specific usage requirements. The initial delivery of the Renovation Package is to be turnkey-ready. A suppliers Renovation approach is expected to constitute a complete set of methods, technologies, services and devices integrated in a well-documented toolkit which includes at least: building assessment framework, system design and control approach, data management, financing and contracting models.
Read Full articleIs the future of flight smaller, local and more decentralised?
Before Covid19 the aviation sector was pegged for year on year growth. The energy transition and digitalisation change the way we need to think about aviation. Hydrogen and Batteries come with energy density challenges. Airports are frustrating places causing.
Read Full articleManaging Utility Maintenance With Virtual and Augmented Reality
Virtual and augmented reality are becoming a huge resource for training better employees. VR apps offer the best way for new employees to experience on-the-job crises. Virtual spaces for training are helping employees get real-world experience without ever leaving a training area.
Read Full articleData-driven, data-dependent: Blockchain in the Mining Industry
The Global Tailings Review estimates that there are about 217km³ worth of tailings around the world. But there is another type of asset that is the basis for it all, determining financial viability, scalability of a mine, and a business advantage.
Read Full articleEV supply chain majors pilot Re|Source, a blockchain solution for end-to-end cobalt traceability
Re|Source is a solution to trace responsibly produced cobalt from the mine to the electric car. It is designed with the direct input of responsible sourcing, and supply chain experts from all participating companies, proactively addressing the growing need for cobalt value chain.
Read Full article#03 Augmented Reality (AR) - From visualized data to x-applications for the digital energy industry.
Omnia360: Augmented reality refers to interaction between digital and analog worlds. This involves computer-based applications, hardware and software. Through the camera, data from the environment can be recorded and enriched with digital data. The visual representation is.
Read Full article6 Use Cases: Open Call for Innovative Grid Services
INTERRFACE publishes an Open Call for innovators with €60,000 awarded to each successful applicant. The call opens on 30 March 2021 and accepts applications until 30 June 2021. InterRFACE is a sister project of OneNet - One Integrated Power.
Read Full articleIndustrial processes going digital
Digital solutions make every industrial step efficient even in situations where they could hardly be completed. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains. This project has received funding from the European Unions Horizon 2020 research .
Read Full articleEnergy audit and augmented reality: how to combine them? RETROFEED innovation accelerated by COVID-19
The event was organised by the RETROFEED project on 2 December 2020. It showcased the variety of innovative responses to the unanticipated circumstances brought upon industries. The event included some reflections of the European Commission, followed by a demonstration session of energy audit.
Read Full articleAn Integrated Approach for Industrial Symbiosis: the CORALIS project
Industrial Symbiosis (IS) aims to mimic the functioning of ecological systems. A consortium of 29 partners will work together aiming at: Decarbonising the resource and energy intensive industry sectors. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made.
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