
EU Policies for Advancing Green Hydrogen
Context and Strategic Importance Green hydrogen, produced through the electrolysis of water using renewable energy sources, is increasingly recognized as crucial for the EU's energy transition and…
Read Full articleBioenergy and Solid Biomass: A Renewable Solution for Industrial Heat Processes
Bioenergy, derived from solid biomass, represents a significant portion of the European renewable energy mix. Accounting for around 60% of the total, it plays a crucial role in the production of…
Read Full articleIndustry at crossroads - reflections from EEFIG industry event
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,…
Read Full articleWe accelerate the Energy Transition.
The energy transition is already happening today. The fourth liberalisation package is going through the EU codecision process and it introduces exciting new elements for a demand-driven electricity…
Read Full articleCovenant of Mayors Investment Forum - Energy Efficiency Finance Market Place
The 2021 edition of the Covenant of Mayors Investment Forum - energy efficiency finance market place is jointly organised by the European Commission’s Directorates-Generals for Energy and Climate Action and the Executive Agency for Small and…
DetailsSmart Metering : Is it really interesting for Industry?
What is Smart Metering ? About the issue of rational use of energy, smart metering turns out to be a real solution to consider. But, what is actually smart metering? The smart metering is literally…
Read Full articleHow much can energy management actually save?
There’s no debate on the importance of the concept of energy management – a structured process through which organisations seek to optimise their energy use. Its definition and practice is codified…
Read Full articleWhy Germany needs a European Energiewende
Why Germany needs a European Energiewende The European Union is currently negotiating its 2030 energy goals. So far, the German Energiewende has been criticized for being too inward-looking. Yet it is…
Read Full articleENERGY AUDIT AT THE TIME OF COVID-19: The RETROFEED augmented reality experience
The world pandemic has revolutionized almost every economic activity, including industry. But how to carry on with the normal activity of factories in this worldwide situation? The RETROFEED project shows a solution to the problem. It has given, in…
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Julian Somers
Julian has an interdisciplinary background in natural science, engineering and finance. At the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, his work focuses on the decarbonisation of the industrial sector.
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