Blockchain technology has passed its peak in the hype process – at least according to Gartner Consulting’s well-known hype cycles for emerging technologies. In the second quarter of 2017, blockchain…

First published here Are distribution network operators in Europe threatened by a potential application of blockchain technology in the energy sector? This seems to be the pressing question that was…

ICP (Investor Confidence Project Europe) delivers a standardised framework for developing energy efficiency projects to reduce uncertainty for clients and investors – to help grow the number of…

Recently I published an article on my personal website about a study in Canada that shows the potential for greenhouse gas emissions by small and medium-sized enterprises. I entitled the post “A…

VR event @ Hannover Messe 2018 Wednesday, 25th April, 16:00 - 16:45 at Digital Energy Pavilion, hall 12, D45 Contact: juergen.ritzek@ee-ip.org Energy Efficiency is boring We cannot even count time how…

How ICP can contribute to the success of energy efficiency networks Very few of us in our work lives can work in a vacuum. There is a need to bounce ideas back and forth; there is a need to test our…

Industry at a crossroads A vibrant and highly competitive EU manufacturing sector can provide the resources and many of the solutions for the societal challenges facing the EU, such as climate change,…

Mafalda Silva is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering ( INEGI ) at the University of Porto. She has a PhD in Sustainable Energy…

An Economic Powerhouse The EU food and drink industry is not only the largest manufacturing sector in terms of turnover, but also a significant contributor to the EU's economy. With a turnover of…

The European Union's food sector is a significant energy consumer, responsible for 17% of the EU's gross energy consumption and 26% of its final energy usage in 2013. The agricultural phase, including…