
Energy revolution starts with Smart grids
Building safe, secure and efficient energy infrastructure is one of the EU's top goals which is going to be boosted by an investment of almost 1 billion euros. About 84% of this amount should be used…
Read Full articleReducing emission from cement and steel manufacturing
Electricity is remarkably versatile in terms of its potential uses, but some industrial processes will be difficult to decarbonise irrespective of Europe’s overall decarbonisation strategy. Cement,…
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 articleDecarbonisation of industrial heat: The iron and steel sector
Headlines Current primary steel production is highly integrated; incremental efficiency improvements can only further reduce emissions by about 10%. The analysis of scenarios published recently by…
Read Full articleEUROPEAN ALUMINIUM: sustainable industrial recovery plan
EUROPEAN ALUMINIUM provides a set of recommendations for a sustainable industrial recovery plan The aluminium industry has traditionally been considered strategic in Europe, however, 2019 data show…
Read Full articleWhat are critical components of a battery energy storage system (BESS)?
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…
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Dr. Marius Buchmann
Marius has a profound expertise on renewable energies, energy economics, energy regulation, energy markets, smart grids and grid integration of electric mobility. Within several industrial projects, he support companies from the energy sector in the…
Author detailsCentral and Eastern European Energy Efficiency Forum - C4E
The 3rd edition of the unique community-building and networking event on energy efficiency in Central and Eastern Europe – The Central & Eastern European Energy Efficiency Forum (C4E Forum) will take place between 21-24 September 2021, in one of the…
DetailsRenovating historic buildings for a low-carbon built heritage
Universally recognised as emblems of many cities, historic buildings account for a quarter of Europe’s existing construction. Retrofitting such buildings presents many opportunities for reducing carbon emissions but can also present many challenges…
DetailsEnergy 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…