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We are proud to participate in the innovative "Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Argentine Housing" project. At VELUX, we are collaborating with the construction company Inversur and the supplier Piedras y Maderas in Ushuaia to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Our main goal is to identify and promote the most cost-efficient measures to reduce energy consumption in Argentine homes, thereby contributing to a more sustainable future. The project will analyze the energy performance of 128 sustainable homes across 8 provinces over the course of a year, comparing them with 640 conventionally built homes. This will allow us to develop new habitability standards incorporating energy efficiency and renewable energy. We thank all our partners for their collaboration in this effort towards a greener and more efficient planet. #EnergyEfficiency #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #VELUX #Inversur #PiedrasYMaderas #SustainableHousing #EnvironmentalCare #SustainableInnovation

Energy & Sustainability conference in Lisbon I attended the Wessex Institute conference in early October. I presented a paper on power sector interactions between Norway and the European continent, based largely on time series analysis of the German and Norwegian electricity sectors. I concluded that Norway will not be in a position to significantly alleviate Germany's need for instantaneous power supply resulting from episodes of little wind and no sun as Germany moves towards a fully renewables based power system. Norway can however be in a position to meet a significant part of the cumulative power shortfall that Germany sometimes experiences from prolonged periods of higher-than-average consumption and/or lower-than-average renewable generation. The premise is that Norway's power trade with the continent should be long term balanced (so Norway not being a sustained net exporter of electricity), and the trade must not jeopardize Norway's security of electricity supply given the country's high dependence on water reservoirs for power generation especially through winters. The paper has now been published and is accessible here: https://lnkd.in/dXpC2PjN The image is from the conference dinner, in pleasant informal outdoor surroundings.

🚀 This week a new OASC project BIPED was kicked-off in Aarhus, Denmark. The project will focus on building intelligent positive energy districts to fast-track climate-neutrality 🏙 BIPED will help cities with transformation towards carbon-neutrality by providing intelligent solutions for building and scaling up positive energy districts, PEDs, that are urban areas that produce more energy than they consume during the year. To achieve positive energy balance, PEDs minimise their energy needs with energy efficiency measures and cover the remaining energy consumption with locally sourced renewables. PEDs rely on smart planning and control measures to optimise how energy is produced, consumed, stored and transferred within district boundaries and beyond. ↪ Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/dfMZMK6v

🌍 In More than 50 years, Forus have been the main foundation in the oil and gas capital of Stavanger Business Region. 📢 Now, we are the one of the leading capitals of EV charging infrastructure. A key component in the decarbonization of transportation. ⚡   ⚡ We are happy to have companies like Zaptec, Easee, amina charging, Futurehome AS and NOR Industry Group at our large business park with more than 46.000 workers, 3.000 companies and 6,5 million square meters of commercial buildings. 🏢 Being an energy super cluster gives charge point and electric infrastructure ecosystems a great possibility to scale globally. And be a vital role in the energy transition and competence transition. 👏 A great thanks to pioneers such as; Kurt Østrem, Stig H Christiansen, Christian Rangen, Jonas Helmikstøl, Kjetil Næsje, Steffen Mølgaard, Eirik Jørgensen, Fredrik Erland Lima, Arild Sivertsen and Erik Stokkeland If you want to connect with businesses related to charging of EV’s, Heavy-Duty electric transportation and it's value chain, please let us know.   📆 Next event coming up is; https://lnkd.in/dmJ_48jD 📖 And more information about companies and opportunities; https://www.forus.no/home Rogaland fylkeskommune, Sandnes kommune, Sola kommune, Elywhere, Norsk elbilforening (Norwegian EV Association) Enova SF Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) University of Stavanger NORCE Norwegian Research Centre SINTEF 🎙Redefining Energy Nysnø Climate Investments Klima- og miljødepartementet Norwegian Ministry of Energy

🌍🔄 Explore methods for recycling and reusing components of energy technologies at SEPOC 2024. As the deployment of renewable energy technologies grows, the need for sustainable end-of-life management becomes crucial. This session will cover the recycling of solar panels ☀️, wind turbine components 🌬️, and batteries 🔋. Learn about the processes and technologies used to recover valuable materials, the environmental 🌱 and economic 💰 benefits of recycling, and the challenges ⚠️ associated with these practices. Discover how recycling and reusing energy technologies contribute to a circular economy ♻️ and help reduce the environmental impact 🌿 of the energy sector. 📍 Dates: October 20-23, 2024 📍 Location: Federal University of Santa Maria, Hybrid Format 🔗 Register Now: https://sepoc.com.br/.

🌞 🌞 At Grupo Morón we are firmly committed to renewable energies. We want to minimize the ecological impact of our production systems as much as possible. Therefore, in our Arnedo plant (Spain) we have an installation of 1,713 solar panels that allow us to achieve 71% of self-supply of electricity. All solar panels are installed on the flat roofs of our industrial buildings. Therefore, it is totally respectful with the environment as it does not produce noise or visual pollution that could be harmful to people and wildlife in the area. This solar panel installation is currently the largest in our region: La Rioja / Spain. #GrupoMorón #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SolarPanels #SolarInstallation #SelfSupply #SustainableManufacturing #EnvironmentalImpact

As the world races toward sustainable energy solutions, floating solar panels emerge as a game-changing innovation. The largest floating solar project, nearing completion in China, exemplifies this shift. This article delves into the advantages and challenges of floating solar technology, highlighting how it leverages the sun's power on water and its potential environmental impact.

#AgriPV park with #PPA and more #biodiversity. @BayWa r.e.'s first 54 MW Agri-PV solar park in Spain is fully operational and has been connected to the local power grid. @VELUX purchases the electricity via a PPA. In November 2022, the VELUX Group and BayWa r.e. Global announced the conclusion of a PPA on the basis of which two large #PVsolarparks were to be built in southern Spain: one in Gerena, near Seville, and one in Alhendín, near Granada. The park in Alhendín has now been completed and has recently started feeding electricity into the local grid.  “The completion of the Alhendín solar park and its connection to the Spanish electricity grid will enable VELUX to achieve its green energy supply targets,” says Kim Jonas, Energy & Climate Director of the VELUX Group. “The project, which focuses on agricultural use and biodiversity, fits perfectly with our ambition to drive climate action and improve biodiversity. Together with BayWa r.e., we are implementing the #SolarPlantSymbiosis concept, which enables solar energy production in harmony with nature and the local population.” Dr. Daniel Gaefke, Global Director of Projects and Member of the Board of Management of BayWa r.e., adds: “We are delighted to be able to support VELUX in achieving the target of 100 percent renewable electricity for its European sites. This is also an important milestone for BayWa r.e. to accelerate the energy transition in companies in order to achieve global climate targets. Just like VELUX, our approach is to go beyond the usual standards. Therefore, in this project, we will implement pioneering Agri-PV concepts that enhance biodiversity, promote local stakeholder engagement, and maximize local value creation.” #pv #solarenergy #photovoltaics #solar https://lnkd.in/ew7r-PF2

🌱 Imagining a Green Business-Led Energy Future With Amory Lovins Last evening, I enjoyed attending an inspiring talk at The Foster Museum by the legendary Amory Lovins, the “Einstein of Energy Efficiency.” The event was hosted by NosTerra and WovenEarth Ventures. Here are some highlights from the talk: Market Dynamics: Lovins highlighted China's rapid expansion into renewable energy production. By the end of the year, China aims to ramp up its production capacity to about 1,000 gigawatts annually, significantly influencing global pricing and competitive landscapes in renewable technologies. Future of Energy Systems: Discussing the broader implications of energy efficiency, Lovins shared that innovations in heat pump technology could allow significant energy savings—enough to power an electric car with the savings from a high-efficiency water heating pump. Innovative Educational Approaches: From his Stanford course “Extreme Energy Efficiency”, Lovins shared insights into the power of integrated design thinking. He emphasized how students are taught to tackle design problems with a beginner's mind, applying principles that rearrange their mental approach to any discipline. 🎨 Set against the vivid watercolors of Tony Foster, the event was not just a lecture but a multi-sensory call to action, urging all present to think creatively about our net-zero energy future. Let’s continue to advance the frontiers of what’s possible in green energy. Start your journey by making your energy consumption greener today at ecotrove.com! #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #NosTerra #WovenEarth #EnergyEfficiency #InnovativeSolutions #RenewableEnergy 

ADVENt Calendar # 3: Did you know that… Our ambition is that 95% of our delivered energy will stem from renewable and recycled ♻️ energy sources by 2030. We started this year at 83% and the past 12 months we’ve driven the energy transition in many ways. Here are five realized examples that we are extra proud of: ⭐ This week we celebrated the opening of our new boiler house in Cēsis, Latvia. From now on, the district heating in the Berzaines street area is produced by 95% renewable energy – a big leap from the previous 0%.   ⭐ During the year we’ve helped Viking Malt become one of the most energy efficient malt producers in Europe. We’ve built a solution where waste heat covers more than 65% of the heat energy needed. In addition, barley husk by-products are re-used as fuel in energy production.    ⭐ By investing in a new pellet boiler in Avesta, Sweden, we reduced the usage of fossil oil in our district heating production with 800 cubic meters per year. Resulting in reduced CO2 emission with almost 2,100 tonnes per year.   ⭐ In Estonia, we support E-Piim's journey towards carbon neutrality. The cheese and whey powder producer has built the largest factory in the Baltics, and we provide the factory with steam produced from renewable fuels.   ⭐ In partnership with Valio in Finland we have increased their share of renewable energy use in two sites. An electric boiler has replaced natural gas boilers in Riihimäki, and in Turenki a pellet-fired plant is now up and running.    We will continue to drive the transition and look forward to sharing more with you during 2024. ✨ #sustainability #renewableandrecycled #energyproduction #ADVENtcalendar