EMB3Rs code and modules released at GitHub

The code of the integrated platform and of its modules is now available at GitHub. This means that a large community of potential users will now be able to access it for free. By testing the platforms application in different geographical locations, it can be tailored to the needs of the final users. Next step will be working on the graphical user interface (GUI) of the platform. The platform will allow everyone in an energy community to explore ways of reusing excess thermal energy. It will then autonomously assess the feasibility of new business scenarios and identify the technical solutions. The EMB3Rs platform is developed within an EU funded H2020 project.

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A systems approach to energy end use
Policy & Regulation Renewable Energy

A systems approach to energy end use

The optimization of energy use in buildings and industry requires a systems approach to harvest its full potential. This idea is winning ground, as it is shown by the proposal of the ITRE committee of the European Parliament to include a definition of ‘system efficiency'.

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Moving hydrogen from hype to hope
Energy Infrastructure Buildings & Transport

Moving hydrogen from hype to hope

Hydrogen is the talk of the town and the Commission makes it a big priority in its green industrial strategy. There are few hydrogen fuel cell cars and most of them are actually demonstration vehicles.

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Building a greener future one SME at a time
Renewable Energy

Building a greener future one SME at a time

The construction sector is leaving more than buildings behind it. Interventions aiming to reduce or optimise the energy use of this industry would help us leave a better mark on the planet.

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Feeding the world, preserving the planet
Renewable Energy

Feeding the world, preserving the planet

Ensinger Mineral-Heilquellen, which has been selling bottled mineral water since 1952, has implemented further energy-saving measures, such as a continuous energy monitoring system.

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How smart cities could use digital finance platforms
Buildings & Transport Finance & Economics

How smart cities could use digital finance platforms

Digital finance is increasingly demonstrating its ability to overcome key barriers for smaller scale project finance. Few exist today but a growing number is in development driven by the need to mobilize private capital to support sustainable growth.

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How waste heat recovery will change the landscapes
Circular Economy

How waste heat recovery will change the landscapes

The ETEKINA project has reimagined a decades-old technology called heat pipe heat exchangers. The technology allows companies to re-use the heat they generate. So far three sites that installed the prototype technology have slashed their fuel costs by 40%.

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Digital financing platforms - a solution to finance smart city projects?
Buildings & Transport Finance & Economics

Digital financing platforms - a solution to finance smart city projects?

Do you know Jack Mas 3-minute loan? SME can get up to 300.000 USD within a few hours purely using an online service. Juergen Ritzek gives an overview on the state of play of digital financing platforms, structured into three groups.

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The transformation of energy intensive industries
Energy Efficiency Circular Economy

The transformation of energy intensive industries

The ETEKINA project aims to recover 57-70% of the waste heat stream in energy intensive industries which up to now just go out of the chimney. The new heat pipe heat exchangers are an efficient tool to recover heat from industrial processes.

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Energy Track & Trace using Blockchain
Energy Infrastructure Digitalisation

Energy Track & Trace using Blockchain

A buyer of electricity can be offered a traceable link of power supply from specific source(s) of renewable power. TYMLEZ can offer an API*-box for traceability of energy right from its source all way to the consumer.

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