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May 2016
All-Energy: UK’s largest renewable energy conference and exhibition
All-Energy is the UK’s largest renewable energy event, taking place on 4th & 5th May in Glasgow, it allows the entire spectrum of the renewables industry to showcase their energy solutions.
Find out more »1st Symposium: Boosting European innovation after COP21: a prerequisite for a low-carbon future
Since 2012, Egmont – Royal Institute for International Relations and the Development Group have organised an annual series of events related to key issues of the Energy Transition towards a low-carbon economy in Europe. These intense discussions have shown that this multifaceted challenge always requires more in-depth analysis and debate. Therefore, we are going to continue this series of events in 2016 with two Energy Symposia followed by a High-Level Energy Conference in Brussels. We will begin with:
Find out more »Meeting of the Energy and Managing Authorities Network
The Energy and Managing Authorities (EMA) Network brings together representatives of national energy authorities with representatives of Cohesion Policy Managing Authorities dealing with energy. It aims to help EU countries make the best possible use of Cohesion Policy funding to promote energy efficiency, renewable energy and smart energy infrastructure, as well as energy-related research and innovation. Cohesion Policy funding amounts to almost €30 billion for the 2014 – 2020 period – more than double the amount spent during the 2007-2013…
Find out more »IRENA Innovation Week: The Age of Renewable Power: Centralised, Distributed or Supergrids?
Government and industry have agreed on the need for a clean energy revolution to keep climate change in check. But what technologies should we focus on? And what still hinders key technological breakthroughs? IRENA Innovation Week aims to develop a unified vision, along with sector-specific strategies, to find innovative solutions and accelerate renewable energy deployment. The theme for 2016 is “The Age of Renewable Power: Centralised, Distributed or Supergrids?”. This is the first of what is intended to be an…
Find out more »workshop on scenarios and cost-benefit analysis methodology for assessing cross-border infrastructure projects
This workshop has been designed to facilitate future development of the pan-European Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) methodology for energy infrastructure projects with cross-border influence in Europe. These projects contribute to complete the European internal energy market and to reach the EU's energy policy objectives aiming to ensure affordable, secure and sustainable energy. The purpose of the workshop is to provide insight into the role of the CBA methodology, its current use and its foreseen/desired purpose. The workshop, which will host speakers…
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