Energy Infrastructure

EV 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 visibility. The ground-breaking solution is supported by boutique technology studio Kryha. Kryha is experienced in carbon footprint and metals traceability and known for projects with the World Economic Forum. The solution is therefore also exploring how aspects of the related GHG emissions along the value chain can be traced and disclosed. It also has a direct link with the the Battery Passport project of the Global Battery Alliance (GBA), through ERG, Umicore, Glencore and other Re|Source pilot partners, members of the GBA. Eurasian Resources Group prides itself on being a leading cobalt producer globally, operating the second-largest cobalt production facility with a design capacity of 24 ktpa.

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What is cold local heat?
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What is cold local heat?

Cold local heating is a heat supply with relatively low temperatures. The principle of heat supply is particularly interesting with regard to climate protection. It allows waste heat from industry or renewable energies to be used. There are no or only minor losses in the pipeline.

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6 Use Cases: Open Call for Innovative Grid Services
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6 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.

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Sustainable bioenergy and its crucial role in driving the green transition in industries
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Sustainable bioenergy and its crucial role in driving the green transition in industries

The EU Industry Days are Europes flagship annual events dedicated to the industry. They are the main platforms to discuss industry challenges and co-develop opportunities. The webinar brought together almost 200 participants from different sectors and organisations to learn about innovative approaches to ensure.

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New IEA Energy Efficiency 2020 report signals reversals for First Fuel
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New IEA Energy Efficiency 2020 report signals reversals for First Fuel

The IEA report should be read by entire EEIP network. It is good to have a wake-up call by the IEA. But we also have to take stock of how far we have come and the practical measures we can take to improve.

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One Electrical Network Infrastructure for Europe: the OneNet Project
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One Electrical Network Infrastructure for Europe: the OneNet Project

The Horizon 2020 OneNet project aims to consolidate results and learnings into a comprehensive framework for European grid flexibility. It will: Identify standardised flexibility products and services; Design a common market scheme for Europe; implement the reference version of the IT architecture;.

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New report from JRC: Enabling Positive Energy Districts across Europe: energy efficiency couples renewable energy
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New report from JRC: Enabling Positive Energy Districts across Europe: energy efficiency couples renewable energy

New report by European Commissions Joint Research Centre. It aims to understand how to handle energy performance targets. This is a relatively new endeavour in both scientific research and realised projects. There are several ‘zero energy and ‘energy community concepts that.

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Is the future synthetic? E-fuels and the future energy system
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Is the future synthetic? E-fuels and the future energy system

Trucks, Marine and Aviation are the biggest challenge to decarbonisation. There is no scale-able green alternative due the energy density of the alternate sources of energy currently available. To make e-fuels you need plenty of pure Hydrogen.

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The role of nuclear energy in the European decarbonization path
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The role of nuclear energy in the European decarbonization path

As of today, 17% of energy need in Europe is covered by nuclear power. This is fed by 128 European and 56 extra European power stations. Nuclear energy production in the EU has been sharply decreasing over the past decade. But top European.

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What is the carbon footprint of space travel?
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What is the carbon footprint of space travel?

Two astronauts successfully left the earths atmosphere to dock with the international space station on a semi re-usable rocket. This was clearly an incredible achievement and returned the USA to the forefront of space travel. In addition this significant step moves us closer to manned.

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