6 principles for a market design that enables the energy transition
Does the classical business model of utilities have a future in Europe given the transition towards a decentralized energy system? This was the key question discussed by different economists at the…
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Energy Efficiency is not only about technology. From time to time we are highlighting related services of relevance so that companies do not forget the little, but often important pieces in the jigsaw to market their energy efficiency solutions internationally. An example is this short paper about technical translation. TAKE THE WORD “OBSTRUCT”. A German technical dictionary offers six different…
Read Full Business PracticeInfluencing the European Green Deal and industrial strategy: Leaders and laggards among small EU states
Towards the end of its six-month EU presidency, in late December 2019, Finland offered the same free gift to all EU member states it had already given to folk at home: a basic online course in…
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The transport sector still accounts for a quarter of EU carbon emissions, mainly coming from road transport. Direct electrification is playing a leading role in decarbonising the sector with electric…
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 articleThe smart city puzzle: cities, platforms and service provider
Many articles about smart cities start with a definition of what a smart city is or should be. But if this would be so easy, then there would already be common definition and no need to define it…
Read Full articleIntroduction: Electro-heat technologies
Electromagnetic processing technologies use wavelengths in the electromagnetic spectrum that correspond to microwave, radio waves, infrared, and ultra violet to heat materials. Direct heating methods…
Read Full articleVIDEC Data Engineering GmbH
The VIDEC GmbH is a leading supplier of software systems in the field of automation and information technology with long-standing technical know-how. VIDEC provides consulting, support and training. VIDEC’s standard products are designed for a cross-industry applications. VIDEC is serving a wide range of industry sectors…
Energy in Demand
Energy in Demand is an independent view of the world of sustainable energy. With a focus on Europe, it considers global developments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and the policy context of climate change. Energy in Demand is not new. It started in 1990 as a quarterly newsletter and continued through to 1999. Many of…
10 Facts about Energy Management
About 11% of all EU energy consumption can be economised cost-effectively through the adoption of more effective energy management. Energy management is a structured process through which organisations seek to optimise their energy use, by reducing energy waste, increasing energy-efficiency and increasing the share of renewable energy. Energy management standards, such as EN ISO 50001, offer a…
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