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European noise map
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NOISE is the Noise Observation and Information System for Europe maintained by the European Environment Agency (EEA) through the European Topic Centre on Land Use and Spatial Information (ETC LUSI). It contains data related to strategic noise maps delivered in accordance with European Directive 2002/49/EC relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise.
EUROPA - Press Releases - Antitrust: Commission fines producers of power transformers € 67.6 million for market sharing cartel
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The
European Commission
has imposed fines
totalling
€
67
644
000
on seven
companies – ABB,
AREVA T&D,
ALSTOM,
Fuji Electrics,
Hitachi and Toshiba - for violating the EC
Treaty’s ban
on
cartels and
restrictive business practices (Article
81). Siemens also
participated but was not
fined
because it revealed the existence of the cartel
in
question to the
Commission. Between 1999 and 2003,
Japanese and European
producers
of power
transformers operated an oral market
sharing agreement,
referred
to as a
"Gentlemen's Agreement", where they
agreed that the Japanese
members
would not sell
power transformers in Europe and that the
European
members
would not sell
power transformers in Japan. The power
transformers in
question
are used to
modify the voltage in electricity
transmission networks.
The fine
for ABB was
increased by 50% because it had
previously taken part in a
similar
infringement -
The European Commission has imposed fines
totalling € 67 644 000 on seven companies – ABB, AREVA T&D,
ALSTOM, Fuji Electrics, Hitachi and Toshiba - for violating the EC Treaty’s ban
on cartels and restrictive business practices (Article 81). Siemens also
participated but was not fined because it revealed the existence of the cartel
in question to the Commission. Between 1999 and 2003, Japanese and European
producers of power transformers operated an oral market sharing agreement,
referred to as a "Gentlemen's Agreement", where they agreed that the Japanese
members would not sell power transformers in Europe and that the European
members would not sell power transformers in Japan. The power transformers in
question are used to modify the voltage in electricity transmission networks.
The fine for ABB was increased by 50% because it had previously taken part in a
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US invests in Energy Frontier Research Centers | Leonardo ENERGY
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- Improving the efficiency of photovoltaic systems; with particular projects dedicated to hybrid inorganic/organic PV cells and nanometre-sized PV cells
- Advanced nuclear techniques
- Carbon capture and geological storage (CCS)
- Hydrogen, including the production of hydrogen as well as hydrogen fuel cells
- Biomass, including energy-rich plants and the conversion of biomass into chemicals and fuels
- Energy storage systems
- Superconductivity (1 project)
In August, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the delivery of $377 million in funding for 46 new Energy Frontier Research Centers. The centers will be hosted by universities, national laboratories, non-profit organizations, and private companies. The research domains that were chosen offer a good sampling of those technologies the US Department of Energy (DOE) sees as potentially important in the energy landscape of the future. The funded projects are focussed on:
Impact of market liberalisation | Leonardo ENERGY
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Liberalization has improved the administrative efficiency of the electricity system, but what has been its impact on technical performance? Energy efficiency of the distribution system, its technical quality of supply and environmental performance are issues which where largely conspicuous in their absence in the debate, but maybe it is time to address them now. A discussion paper from Leonardo ENERGY.
European Academies Science Advisory Council - Transforming Europes Electricity Supply - full report
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The study concludes that developments are required in
planning a European grid to ensure that investments are made in
the right places, in the way the grid is operated so that
maximum benefi t is extracted from a given infrastructure, and
in transmission technologies so that effective options are
available for environmental, operational, energy efficiency and
investment considerations. Specific recommendations are made in
each of these areas.
Europe's onshore and offshore wind energy potential — EEA
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This report provides a Europe-wide resource assessment of onshore and offshore wind potential in a geographically explicit manner. In addition to calculating raw wind resource potential, this study also introduces and quantitatively analyses the environmental and social constraints on wind sector development. Concerns addressed include the noise and visual impact of wind power, as well as the deaths of birds and bats that fly into rotor blades. The report also evaluates the future costs of wind energy production across Europe in order to gauge the potential output at competitive rates.
EUROPA - Press Releases - Commission adopts template for National Renewable Energy Action Plans
"The Commission adopted today a decision establishing a template for National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAPs) as required by the recent Renewable Energy Directive 1 . The template will guide Member States in the elaboration of their Renewable Energy Action Plan and detail their strategies for reaching their 2020 renewable energy targets. Each Member State must submit a NREAP to the Commission by 30 June 2010 at the latest."
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The Commission adopted today a decision establishing a template for National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAPs) as required by the recent Renewable Energy Directive 1 . The template will guide Member States in the elaboration of their Renewable Energy Action Plan and detail their strategies for reaching their 2020 renewable energy targets. Each Member State must submit a NREAP to the Commission by 30 June 2010 at the latest.
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The Commission adopted today a decision establishing a template for National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAPs) as required by the recent Renewable Energy Directive 1 . The template will guide Member States in the elaboration of their Renewable Energy Action Plan and detail their strategies for reaching their 2020 renewable energy targets. Each Member State must submit a NREAP to the Commission by 30 June 2010 at the latest.
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Home | BUILDUP
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BUILD UP is a new environment for building professionals, local authorities and building occupants willing to share their experience on how to cut energy consumption in buildings. Diversity is a major strength of the EU and BUILD UP will promote the exchange of all the best practices, tools and technologies available across Europe for an effective implementation of energy-saving measures in buildings. When it comes to climate change and security of energy supply, there is no easy fix. It is only by working together that we will achieve a real impact.
EU greenhouse gas emissions fall for third consecutive year - All press releases — EEA
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European Union emissions of climate-changing greenhouse gases (GHG) declined for the third consecutive year in 2007, according to the EU's GHG inventory report compiled by the European Environment Agency. The EU-27's overall domestic emissions were 9.3 % below 1990 levels, which equalled a drop of 1.2 % or 59 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent compared to 2006. The EU-15 now stands 5 % below its Kyoto Protocol base year levels.
EU Energy Law Newsletter
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The Energy Council of Thursday 19th February focused on the second Strategic Energy Review. Inevitably, the Council was cautious agreeing concrete changes to existing rules or arrangements on the basis of the Strategic Energy Review. Instead it has cautiously welcomed many of the proposals tabled or announced in the Review, awaiting the detailed Commission proposals or the outcome of discussions in Council on the specific proposals. Nonetheless, the conclusions do demonstrate a willingness of the member States for some - probably gradual - change in developing a more Community approach to energy security issues.
European Parliament calls for adoption of energy efficiency target | Energy Efficiency News
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The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed a comprehensive energy plan for the region, including a 35% improvement in energy efficiency.
A large majority of MEPs voted to endorse the EU’s Second Strategic Energy Review, which was proposed by the EC in November last year.
The proposals form the basis of Europe’s ’20-20-20’ policy which aims to cut CO2 and energy use by 20% by 2020, and increase renewables by 20%.
"Smart Metering for Europe" - Position Paper — Esmig
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According to Mr. Umbach, the development of fully operational Smart Metering solutions across Europe is essential in achieving the EU 20-20-20 targets
CERN Document Server: Record#1157381: The Energy Problem
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A brief general picture of the world, european and italian energy situations is made, analyzing several different energy sources and paying attention to the relations energy-quality of life, energy-environment and energy-health. Then will be discussed fossil fuels, renewable energies, the role of electric energy, nuclear energy, energy savings, the greenhouse effect, a possible sustainable development, the hydrogen economy and the risk and its perception. Then follow the conclusions and perspectives.
wattwatt - community for individuals interested in electrical energy efficiency - European Scientists Look To Globalize Solar Energy Grid
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A global solar energy grid? That seems a bit farfetched, or is it? Based on current nanotechnology and expected improvements and innovations, European scientists are seriously considering that very possibility. This confidence and forward-thinking, which found expression at the recent European Science Foundation conference, stems from the promise of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) and biomimetics.
TSOs for electricity have founded a new association
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Brussels, 19th December, 2008 The Chief Executive Officers of 42 European TSO
companies from 34 countries, met today in Brussels to create a new association,
the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E). -
The CEOs of the TSO companies proposed to Presidents of current TSO
associations, i.e. European Transmission System Operators (ETSO), Union for the
Co-ordination of Transmission of Electricity (UCTE), Nordel, UKTSOA (UK), BALTSO
(Baltics) and ATSOI (Ireland and Northern Ireland), the transfer of their
activities to ENTSO-E and the wind-up their respective associations within six
months.
System Adequacy Forecast 2009-2020 released
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Generation adequacy of the UCTE system should not be at risk up to 2015. About
20 GW of diverse generating capacities would have to be confirmed and
commissioned before 2020 to maintain the level of adequacy at an appropriate
level.
EU Passes New Climate Directive « Renewable Energy Information
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Agreement has been reached on the European Union Renewable Energy Directive that could paved the way for the economic bloc to achieve its plans for a 20% renewables contribution to total energy demand and a 20% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, the so-called 20:20:20 plan. The deal, between the European Parliament, the French Presidency, on behalf of the Council, and the European Commission, means that more than one third of EU electricity must come from renewables by 2020.
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