 Empowering Communities: POWER-E-COM Kicks Off EU-Funded Project for Energy TransformationFrom 23-24 October the kick-off meeting of the new project POWER-E-COM
(Co-funded by the European Union) took place in Munich. The consortium
from 6 partner countries started highly motivated and enthusiastic into a
work with high goals:
Power-E-Com supports local authorities and citizens in developing a
common methodology for the development of energy community models in the
6 partner countries (Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Ireland, Slovenia and
Spain) and testing them in at least 45 pilot sites.
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excited to share that POWER-E-COM partners are revising REC and CEC
landscapes in our partner countries. Comprehensive reports are being
prepared and will be discussed during an internal workshop in Linz,
Austria this February.
Follow the news on the project on project our website and LinkedIn account. Our video series is also now available online. |
 Exciting News: BioRECAST Project Took OffIn November 2023, the EU-funded BioRECAST
project officially commenced with a kick-off meeting at Politecnico di
Torino, bringing together eight partners from four countries (IT, DE,
CZ, ES). The project’s mission is to revolutionise steelmaking by
reusing EAF waste-heat to convert residual biomass into biocoal and
sustainable bioenergy. This eco-friendly fuel alternative enhances the
sustainability of the steelmaking process. Stay updated on our journey
by visiting the BioRECAST EU Project's website, LinkedIn page and, X/ Twitter. Together, we're paving the way for a greener future! #BioRECAST #SustainableEnergy #Innovation
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 RHC ETIP Annual Conference at ISEC: Uniting for Sustainable Energy SolutionsGet ready for an innovative twist this year as the RHC Annual Conference merges with the International Sustainable Energy Conference (ISEC) in Graz, Austria on 10 - 11 April.
This collaboration aims to foster synergies by uniting individuals
passionate about renewable heating and cooling technologies under one
roof.
The RHC Annual Conference will take the form of a 90-minute session,
featuring engaging presentations from ETIP, followed by a dynamic panel
discussion. Stay updated on all the sustainable heating and cooling
developments by following our website and social media channel.
Join us in Graz for a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of sustainable energy solutions! |
 GIFFT Project: Greening Europe's Glass IndustryThe GIFFT
project focuses on transforming glass manufacturing, employs
plasma-assisted combustion and bio-based solutions to enhance
sustainability. GIFFT aspires to revolutionize the glass industry
through collaborative efforts and sustainable innovation.
The website of the GIFFT project is now online: www.gifft-europe.eu.
Check it out for more details about the GIFFT project! |
 The ESCIB Project: A step forward to sustainability and circularityFrom 16-17 January 2024, the kick-off meeting of the ESCIB
project took place at WIP’s premises in Munich. Gathering all partners
in person for the first time, productive and engaging discussions were
ignited, setting a solid foundation for the project.
The main objective of ESCIB
is to develop standardised, life-cycle methodologies for assessing
bio-based systems at various technology readiness levels. This
initiative is a step towards deepening our comprehension and bolstering
the sustainability of bio-based products.
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 Join the SCALE-UP Project's Free Online Bioeconomy Training SeriesThe SCALE-UP
project’s insightful, free online training sessions focusing on
advancing a sustainable bioeconomy, are continuing! Each session
features expert presentations, interactive discussions, and networking
opportunities. Trainings are conducted in English, with AI-powered
translation for local languages.  | The next sessions are:
Digitalisation in the Bioeconomy: Explore digital solutions transforming waste to resources.
Dates: 6 and 27 February 2024.
More enlightening sessions are on the way! Register now for these
upcoming sessions and stay updated on future sessions via our website: Trainings - www.scaleup-bioeconomy.eu |
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EU Disclaimer | This
Newsletter includes short reports on projects that have received
funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 / Europe research and
innovation programme under Grant Agreements No 101120998 (Project:
POWER-E-COM), 101112601 (Project: BioRECAST), 825998 (Project: RHC
ETIP), 101122257 (Project: GIFFT), 101135071 (Project: ESCIB), 101060264
(Project: SCALE-UP).
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