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Less than 30% of the energy consumed on the planet is converted efficiently. The rest is discharged into the atmosphere in the form of waste heat. Excess heat produced by chillers in a supermarket can end up providing space heating and hot water for flats instead of being released into the air, where it contributes to global warming. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is studying the EMB3Rs project. It will analyse data collected from the supermarket and 30 apartments close by that contains heat profiles for the surplus heat, space heat and domestic hot water consumption. And it will determine how much surplus heat heat can be used by consumers and how profitable this exchange would be for both, the supermarket. And how profitable it would be. for both, both. the supermarket and the consumers. It is estimated that commercial refrigeration systems account for about 12% of UK carbon emissions. Imagine the huge number of supermarkets we have in cities, says Tiago Sousa.
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EU Fit for 55 package: a good fit for companies performing energy management systems and energy audits?
The European Commission circulated a new set of proposals called ‘Fit for 55’ It aims to deliver the 2030 climate change targets and coping with the highly popular EU Green Deal. The proposed package actively contributes to raise the level of ambition of the EU.
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On the road to making ceramic production greener
Ceramic production has had a bad reputation when it comes to environmental issues. But that is starting to change. Gabriele Frignani is responsible for applied research at SACMI FORNI SpA*,. He is co-ord.
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Is 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.
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Managing 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.
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Climate protection in the company secures the future
More and more companies are setting their own targets for reducing emissions. They know that their own future and competitiveness are at stake. Some committed German companies are networking in the Climate Protection Companies initiative. Green energy networks help companies tap into new potential as well.
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Mapping energy use for a fossil fuel-free Europe
Heat Roadmap Europe provides the data that engineers need to decarbonise heating and cooling systems. The project has inspired EMB3Rs and is redesigning our energy sector. Heating and cooling is probably the most diverse sector of Europes energy system.
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Why would you use hydrogen for power generation?
SSE and Equinors plan to build a hydrogen power station in the UK. To help navigate this topic I have provided a guide to hydrogen colours. It does not seem to make too much sense to use electricity to make hydrogen to then convert it.
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HPHE and greener furnaces: a combo that can make emissions plunge in the aluminium industry
Insertec is a leading manufacturer of industrial furnaces based in the Spanish province of Biscay. It is a crucial partner in one of the three case studies where ETEKINA is testing a new range of heat pipe heat exchangers.
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How data can increase the re-use of waste energy
EnergyLab Nordhavn sits on the edge of Copenhagen, overlooking the Øresund Strait. The large-scale research and demonstration project has been a hive of activity for the last five years. It is based on Copenhagens power.
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