Training, development of corporate policies and energy audits, keys to the success of energy efficiency measures in SMEs

Carbon dioxide emissions are a common issue for many intensive-energy industries. But Ceramics companies are increasingly turning to creative solutions to reduce their climate footprint. Ceramic tile manufacturing industry does not have a reputation for being exactly environmentally friendly.

The whole manufacturing sector digital maturity is currently scattered. Some sectors only now entering what is commonly called industry 4.0. Others are still lagging with minimal level of digital capabilities applied to their processes. There are quite significant differences even among global players.

The EU funded project OneNet is looking for up to 9 Third Parties to further evaluate and refine the results and implementation of the OneNet project. Successful applications can receive up to 60 000 euros funding. The call is open from 1st December 2021.

Spanish Market FSP - Open call till February 2022 for Flexibility Provider engagement to test local markets able to alleviate network congestions at medium and low voltage levels. EU funded project OneNet is looking for up to 9 Third Parties to further evaluate and refine.

Impact investing aims to have a positive impact on key sustainability problems. Amy Clarke, founder of Tribe Impact Capital, says every investment is an impact investment. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a good roadmap to all the areas where we need.

The European Green Deal outlined ambitions to make the economy more material efficient. This ambition was reflected in Article 7 of the latest edition of the Transformer Ecodesign Regulation. The sustainable peak load concept deployed in distribution transformers represents such a smart solution.

EU funded research is closing the circle with novel systems that recover waste heat and return it for reuse. Most process heat is lost to the environment as exhaust or discharge streams. Recovering and reusing this heat reduces energy consumption, emissions and pollutants.

The Horizon-project procuRE has released the Research and Development services tender (TED) It calls 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.

Horizon 2020 project OneNet calls out for innovative services. The consortium is looking for new services that will contribute to the impact of OneNet project in the energy ecosystem.