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🌱 "Concordia Living Lab of Loyola Campus: Decarbonization and operational optimization of a community energy system" We are excited to share more details about one of the recipients of our 36 seed-funded projects.      These projects are geared towards promoting sustainability within built environments, enhancing resilient transportation systems, and fostering citizen engagement.   "Concordia Living Lab of Loyola Campus: Decarbonization and operational optimization of a community energy system" aims to establish a new research lab on Concordia’s Loyola Campus. It is designed to assist communities in reducing their carbon emissions and enhancing their resilience by focusing on the necessary infrastructure changes for transitioning to renewable energy.    Radu Zmeureanu, Professor at Concordia University, is the Principal Investigator (PI) of this research project. Collaborating with him as Co-PIs are Ursula Eicker, the Canada Excellence Research Chair, Mohamed Ouf, an Assistant Professor, Denis Schweizer, a Professor, Luo Ho, an Associate Professor, and Ahmad Hammami, an Associate Professor, all at Concordia University.    The project’s budget is $200,000 in cash and $210,000 of in-kind.    Thank you to our non-academic partners for their support and trust:   Pageau Morel et associés inc., National Resources of Canada, Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors, Beslogic    Read more about this project on the Volt-Age page: https://lnkd.in/etddxsxn   #livinglab #communitybuildings #lowgreenhousegasemissions #centralizedenergysources #renewableenergyresources #heatrecovery #gridintegration #smartgrid #demandresponse #buildingtogrid #emobility #VoltAgeConcordia

🎉 Durham Energy Institute Celebrates 15 Years of Pioneering Energy Research! 🎉 The Durham Energy Institute (DEI) at Durham University marks its 15th anniversary this month, highlighting a remarkable journey of ground- breaking research and innovation in the energy sector. Founded in 2009, DEI was born from the realization that energy challenges transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. Our mission: to foster new ways of thinking about energy research to address global challenges. 🔬 Our Cutting-Edge Research: DEI focuses on sustainable, ethical, and appropriate solutions for a clean and just energy transition. Our seven core research themes include: 1. Clean and Just Transitions 2. Sustainable Power Generation and Storage 3. Decarbonising Heating and Cooling 4. Energy Infrastructure and Systems 5. Resource Politics, Energy Materials and Waste 6. Decarbonising Transport 7. Energy Policy, Law and Regulation 🌍 Our Vision: To bring people together for clean and just energy transitions, accelerating inclusive energy transitions through world-leading research. 🤝 Global Impact: With our partners worldwide, DEI is making real contributions to global energy transitions, ensuring effective decarbonisation solutions at local, regional, national, and international scales. 🔗 Learn More: • Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dXvCemT9 • Explore our research on YouTube: durham.ac.uk/dei Join us in celebrating 15 years of innovation and looking forward to a sustainable energy future! #EnergyResearch #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #DurhamUniversity #Anniversary

As the UCL Energy Institute celebrates its 15th anniversary, past and current directors reflect on the institute's evolution from its visionary founding in 2009 to becoming a world leader in interdisciplinary energy research. "The aim was to create a central hub for energy research with a clear, coherent outward presence. By leveraging UCL's multidisciplinary strengths, the focus shifted to energy demand rather than the supply side, which was the typical emphasis of engineering-based institutes." – Tadj Oreszczyn, Founding Director. And what now, what does the future hold for the Energy Institute. "We're uniquely positioned to inform and influence the energy transition while developing resilience and adaptation measures to climate change. In response to current global challenges, we'll continue to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders worldwide, to develop strategies and understanding of resilience of energy systems and societies, through evidence-based and rigorous evaluation." – Catalina Spataru, Current Director Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/46HQ4ST #EnergyResearch #Sustainability #GlobalEnergyTransition

Thorough unpacking of #energycitizenship in Energy Research & Social Science...grateful for our good collaborations in EnergyPROSPECTS!

Lehigh is among the universities sharing a total of $12 million awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to broaden marine energy research within the Atlantic Marine Energy Center. At Lehigh, the funding will propel two large faculty research projects and six new summer courses related to infrastructure, technological development, and marine energy instrumentation. This grant is a major step toward unlocking new research areas and advancing sustainable energy! Click to learn more about research plans: https://lnkd.in/enqzPNHk #marineenergy #energy #research #sustainability

🥈 One of our PhD students, Hiba Shakashiro, took 2nd place in the environmental and social layers of sustainability at Subsection in the 27th Spring Wind Conference on the 3-5 of May 2024, organized by the Association of Hungarian PhD and DLA candidates (DOSZ) and the Obuda university. Her abstract "Strategic Energy Management for Sustainable Development in the MENA Region" emphasizes the necessity for coordinated renewable energy planning in the face of global demand and climate challenges. It highlights the crucial role of strategic energy management in ensuring both geopolitical stability and economic prosperity. The study underscores the importance of integrating renewable energy technologies and policy frameworks to facilitate a sustainable transition in the MENA region's energy systems.  Ultimately, it advocates for holistic energy planning that anticipates risks, optimizes resource allocation, and promotes long-term environmental and socioeconomic sustainability.

Discover the future of large-scale energy storage at the 4th International Summer School on Underground Hydrogen Storage. Willing to explore how hydrogen can revolutionize energy storage on a large scale? Join us this July 1-4, 2025, for an immersive, hybrid summer school on underground hydrogen storage (UHS) - a critical technology in the shift toward renewable energy sources. Find the registration page here: https://lnkd.in/dGZ5f3Mj. Why attend? — You will explore the multifaceted world of UHS: from policy and regulations to geotechnical-economical feasibility, advanced monitoring, and natural hydrogen synergies. — You will gain insights from top international researchers and industry professionals: these people are shaping UHS. — The summer school will deepen your understanding of the UHS world through group activities and visits to energy transition projects. — You will have the chance to present your work in a poster session, discuss innovative ideas, and connect with peers in academia and industry. — You will enjoy the charm of Copenhagen during summer, as the city's waterfronts, bike-friendly avenues, and cultural offerings create the perfect backdrop for learning and exploration. Find the preliminary program here: https://lnkd.in/dJzFHjAt. Remember that early bird registration ends on January 15. So, go on and register as soon as possible, and secure the discounted rate before it is gone. The registration fee includes coffee breaks, lunches (Monday-Wednesday), and dinners (Tuesday-Wednesday). Don't miss this opportunity to advance your expertise and be part of the future of sustainable energy. We look forward to seeing you in Copenhagen! DTU Offshore - Danish Offshore Technology Centre Hamid Nick Hadi Hajibeygi Ali Mahmoodi #UndergroundHydrogenStorage #EnergyTransition #SummerSchool #Copenhagen

The NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) (NAIT) Applied Research partners with industries to develop clean technologies, protect intellectual property, and maximise research funding to support sustainability goals and enhance community prosperity. Alberta’s commitment to balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship, combined with its world-class workforce in energy and resource sectors, positions it perfectly for driving impactful, sustainable change. This is where the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology’s (NAIT) Applied Research shines. Olle Lagerquist, Associate Vice President of NAIT Industry Solutions, said: “NAIT is a leader in applied research and innovation, proudly ranking among Canada’s top research polytechnics and colleges. Our core focus on environmental sustainability drives us to deliver cutting-edge technological solutions and process improvements for our industry partners, students, and communities, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner in innovation.” Read the whole NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) article from the latest edition of the Innovation News Network Innovation Platform here: https://lnkd.in/eFSJn68a #canada #horizoneurope #science #research #innovation

The next finalist for this year’s Green Gown Awards is Energy House 2.0 in the Research with Impact (Institution) category. For context, Energy House 2.0 (Energy House Labs) is a one-of-a-kind research facility and world-leading initiative that is forging the way in making our buildings carbon neutral. Energy House 2.0 consists of two environmental chambers with each able to accommodate two detached houses and under controlled conditions can recreate a wide variety of weather conditions including temperatures between -20c to 40c and the ability to simulate wind, rain snow and solar radiation. Through commercial and grant funded research, Energy House 2.0 helps businesses understand how effective their products and services are in lowering consumers’ carbon footprint and reducing energy bills. To find out more about this project, watch the video below: https://lnkd.in/e_qSvaA7 The University of Salford

Hi buildings people! Hello energy people! If your work is concerned with the intersection of energy and buildings, or if you'd like to move your research in this direction, please consider joining the Symposium on Building-Energy Research (SymBER) planning workshop, which I am organizing this November 6-8 at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. Participants at the workshop will work together using established social science tools to explore the impact of building-energy research, to structure the complexity of building-energy interactions for clear communication with a range of professions and disciplines, and to articulate the value of building-energy research as an emerging field. Researchers in US-based academic institutions and national laboratories will be considered for participation. Limited travel support is available. Please indicate your interest on the Participate! page on the SymBER workshop site. The workshop is a project of the Institute for Energy Solutions, part of the Arizona Institute for Resilience at the University of Arizona, and is made possible with support from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and University of Arizona Research, Innovation & Impact.