Energy Efficiency Reloaded: How European SMEs Are Driving Sustainability and Savings
The Power of Small Businesses in Europe's Energy Landscape Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Europe's economy, accounting for 98.9% of all businesses. While individually…
Read Full articleInvesting in improving energy efficiency is industry's chance to be part of the post-pandemic economic recovery
In January 2020, the European Commission presented its European Green Deal investment Plan. The European Green Deal Investment Plan will mobilise EU funding and create an enabling framework to…
Read Full articleRevitalizing Europe's Industrial Future: The European Commission's Strategic Vision for 2024-2029
The European Commission has unveiled an ambitious strategy for 2024-2029, aiming to rejuvenate Europe's industrial sector, enhance competitiveness, and assert the EU's role on the global stage. This…
Read Full articleNavigating the Global Food Value Chain: Challenges and Opportunities for the 21st Century
Understanding the Food Value Chain The food value chain comprises a complex network of stakeholders involved in the production, processing, distribution, and consumption of food. This network spans…
Read Full articleClimate neutrality and the potential of digital energy efficiency technologies - Five application examples
Reducing CO2 emissions to zero in 30 years - utopian? The conversion of Germany's energy supply to green and renewable is a done deal. In 30 years, the country is to meet its energy needs from…
Read Full articleIndustrial Urban Symbiosis: REDOL Project launched in Zaragoza
Industries consume significant amounts of energy and materials. By connecting manufacturing companies with citizens, cities, and regional sustainability networks and initiatives, a significant…
Read Full articleTransforming the Global Food Sector: A Path to Energy-Smart Practices
The FAO 2011 paper titled "Energy-Smart Food for People and Climate" presents a compelling argument for transforming the global food sector to address the challenges of energy use, food security, and…
Read Full articleDistrict heating: balancing green energy with end-user needs
As district heating companies search for new sources of low-carbon energy to distribute to customers, they find themselves serving both energy supplier and end-user. What challenges does their…
Read Full articleSimulation and Modelling to increase effectiveness of vessel scheduling - Shell GoM
The paper delivers you a close look at the challenges of the offshore supply vessels logistics of Shell Gulf of Mexico (GoM). The challenge was one of size and complexity. The objective was to reduce the non-productive vessel time to by reducing time, costs and related energy use. To do so, Shell used Simio simulation and modelling solution. Find out more about their solutions in the world’s…
Read Full Business PracticeIntegration: the cornerstone of the energy transition
Ultra-efficient, renewable and digital : Tomorrow's energy system will be fundamentally different to its contemporary cousin. The shape of our energy future will reveal itself in the exhibits of the…
Read Full article