Furnaces can account for more than 70% of energy consumption in plants dedicated to secondary aluminium production, releasing 25%-35% of the heat they generate. This is why Insertec , a leading…

Electric motors can be found in everything from cars to toothbrushes. Electric motors-and the systems they use- account for more than 40% of global electricity consumption, according to the…

It is now becoming widely accepted that increasing the flow of investment into energy efficiency is essential for hitting climate targets, as well as addressing issues including fuel poverty and…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved, permeating various sectors, and transforming how we live and work. With this growth comes the need for robust regulations to ensure the ethical and…

University of Twente’s Sustainable Circular Economy research team, led by Devrim Murat Yazan is spearheading the innovative Horizon-Europe Innovation Action project, entitled ‘ Sustainable Circular…

A few month ago I was starting to look a bit closer to the world of Fintech with the aim to identify new digital financing platforms providing access to finance for smart city projects , especially…

Battery energy storage plays an essential role in today’s energy mix. As well as commercial and industrial applications battery energy storage enables electric grids to become more flexible and…

Headlines Fossil fuel combustion to meet heating needs accounts for 35% of cement’s CO2 emissions. The remaining 65% are due to direct process emissions, which must also be addressed. The biomass use…

The European Union announced a major renovation wave last fall. It wants to double the rate of renovation in existing buildings over the next ten years. This is urgently needed, because buildings play…