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We are thrilled to announce our latest publication in the Journal World, titled "Data-Driven Strategies for Optimizing Albania’s Utilization of Renewable Energy Sources from Urban Waste: Current Status and Future Prospects." This significant research has been recognized with an impact factor of 2 and is classified as Q2 according to the JCR. https://lnkd.in/dkPUABwR This publication is a testament to the power of international collaboration, featuring the combined efforts of researchers from Czech Republic Technical University of Liberec , Albania University of Tirana, and the Estonia Estonian University of Life Sciences. A special thank you to sonila vito, Mohammad Gheibi, Klodian Dhoska, Reza Moezzi, Andres Annuk, and all other collaborators for their invaluable contributions to this work. Together, we are making strides in renewable energy research and showcasing the potential of urban waste as a sustainable energy source. This work not only highlights the current status but also explores future prospects for Albania, paving the way for innovative solutions and a greener future. We are proud to share this achievement and look forward to continuing our journey towards impactful research and sustainable development. #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #Research #Collaboration #UrbanWaste #Albania #Estonia #CzechRepublic #Innovation #FutureProspects #JournalWorld #ImpactFactor #EnergyOptimization #InternationalResearch

The #𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗚𝗼𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 project is underway! 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘𝟮𝟮-𝗖𝗘𝗧-𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗚𝗼𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 comes to help accelerate the clean #energytransition in local municipalities through the development of innovative approaches and training materials.    The Project in numbers: ✅ 8 great partners: Aberon, A3E, Enerkon, LEASP, Elfi Tech, UTARTU, JER (Dr. Uli Jakob) and CNR ✅7 countries: Slovenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Italy, Estonia and Spain ✅6 pilots ✅5 priority areas: e-mobility, energy efficiency of buildings, renewable energy generation, landscape planning for increased carbon absorption, and waste-to-energy ✅300 experts to be trained ✅300 key stakeholders to be trained ✅M EUR 1.47 Do you want to know more? ⁣𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀!!⁣ dr. jakob energy research GmbH & Co.KG University of Tartu Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche ABERON OOD. A3E Asociación de Empresas de Eficiencia Energética Local Energy Agency Spodnje Podravje Enerkon d.o.o. EIfI-Tech #CleanEnergyTransition #LIFEproject #LIFEprogramme #LIFEprojects #CINEA_EU #EUGreenDeal CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency

🎉 Proud to Announce Another First Prize Win! 🎉 Last week, NoviOcean was selected as one of 21 finalists from 273 applicants in the 8th China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition (Sweden Division)—and we took home first prize! This marks our fifth consecutive win in global competitions, judged by top investors, doctors, and professors. This success underscores: 1️⃣ We’re tackling one of the world’s biggest challenges: renewable energy. 2️⃣ Our solution outperforms offshore wind on multiple fronts. 3️⃣ The best of both worlds: climate impact and huge profit potential. 4️⃣ Unmatched relevance—setting us apart from competitors. 5️⃣ Join us! Invest, partner, license, or create a joint venture on a global scale. 🌐 Explore more: NoviOcean website https://noviocean.energy/ or contact us directly. #RenewableEnergy #WaveEnergy #ClimateAction #GreenInvestment #Innovation #SustainableFuture

🎉 Proud to Announce Another First Prize Win! 🎉 Last week, NoviOcean was selected as one of 21 finalists from 273 applicants in the 8th China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition (Sweden Division)—and we took home first prize! This marks our fifth consecutive win in global competitions, judged by top investors, doctors, and professors. This success underscores: 1️⃣ We’re tackling one of the world’s biggest challenges: renewable energy. 2️⃣ Our solution outperforms offshore wind on multiple fronts. 3️⃣ The best of both worlds: climate impact and huge profit potential. 4️⃣ Unmatched relevance—setting us apart from competitors. 5️⃣ Join us! Invest, partner, license, or create a joint venture on a global scale. 🌐 Explore more: NoviOcean website https://noviocean.energy/ or contact us directly. #RenewableEnergy #WaveEnergy #ClimateAction #GreenInvestment #Innovation #SustainableFuture

This past week we were welcomed at University College of Industrial Design Ferrol campus of University a Coruna for the SHOREWINNER (Southern European Community for Offshore Wind Energy ) project kick-start. For the next 4 years the project aims to set up and develop a Community of Practice (CoP) based on the cooperation among five Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVEs) committed to the development of skills, upskilling and reskilling of the workforce, sharing of resources, and achievement of major European goals and priorities. The CoVEs will be created in southern European countries with strong potential in the offshore energy sector (ORE): Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece and Cyprus. Each CoVE will engage industry representatives and VET institutions to collaboratively provide vocational training aligned with the needs of the local industry. The project will begin by comprehensively analyzing the global ORE needs concerning knowledge and skills gaps to design excellent VET curricula and resources in each CoVE. To foster cross-border multistakeholder cooperation, the project will set up a community of practice (CoP) for sharing knowledge, best practices and learning resources. Furthermore, the CoP will facilitate the design of joint curricula and the training for trainers, aiming for the upward convergence of the countries and partners' diverse expertise. The project consortium has 28 members, comprising vocational education providers, Higher Education Institutions, SMEs, research centres and national bodies. The CoP will play a crucial role in strengthening the cooperation for excellence between the CoVEs, facilitating stakeholders' communication and information flow, and providing a platform for sharing resources and opportunities during and after the project .Training programs, internships, workshops, and seminars will be organized to support the continuous professional development of learners and VET trainers and to meet experts from the ORE field, building relationships that can lead to job opportunities. #shorewinner hashtag #windenergy hashtag #cleanenergy hashtag #sustainability hashtag #renewableenergy hashtag #innovation hashtag #offshore hashtag #EUproject

#RENEWAT Policy Instruments - POLAND 🌿 The "Regional Innovation Strategy for the Podkarpackie Region for 2021-2030 (RIS)" is a development program, constituting a key instrument for the implementation of priorities related to development, research, and innovation in the region. 🎯 The strategy does not consider the use of existing installations for energy production. RRDA aims to amend the strategy by discussing the possibilities of using and revitalising existing watermills to produce green energy. #renewat #GreenEurope #watermills #InterregEurope #Eu #renewableenergies

Today in Paris, at the 14th IIR Conference on Phase-Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, we presented our first and very promising experimental results on the enhanced energy storage and heat transfer performance of microencapsulated phase-change slurries. This work is part of the NEST (Network for Energy Sustainable Transition) project, the largest green energy research project ever funded in Italy. Thanks to the team and our partners for their support! Alekos Ioannis Garivalis Carlo BARTOLI IIFIIR - International Institute of Refrigeration Italia Domani NEST - Network 4 Energy Sustainable Transition MikroCaps Dejan Štefanec DESTEC Università di Pisa Maurizia Seggiani Damiano Rossi Irene Anguillesi #NextGenerationEU #PNRR #NEST

🌍 Innovative Energy Solutions and Their Global Implications 🌍 Exploring new technological frontiers in energy and waste management presents both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. Recently, Enefit, an Estonian company specializing in oil shale processing, has been at the center of global discussions on this topic. 🔍 Environmental and Legal Context: Enefit's Legal Battle in Estonia: An Estonian court has allowed Enefit to continue its operations during an ongoing legal dispute. This decision underscores the complex regulatory environment that such projects navigate. While the court's ruling enables continued operation, it emphasizes the need for stringent environmental oversight and compliance. Challenges in Utah: In the U.S., Enefit faced substantial regulatory challenges that ultimately led to the abandonment of its project in Utah. The difficulties in meeting environmental standards highlight the broader issues of sustainability and regulatory compliance that accompany such ambitious technological endeavors. ⚖️ Global and Local Implications: Economic and Environmental Viability: The long-term sustainability of oil shale processing and similar technologies remains a subject of intense debate. Despite technological advancements, ensuring these projects are both economically viable and environmentally responsible is crucial. Lessons for Israel and Beyond: The experiences of Enefit provide valuable insights for other countries exploring similar technologies. It is essential to evaluate these initiatives within the broader context of global environmental standards and local sustainability goals. 🔧 Conclusion: Innovative approaches to energy and waste management offer significant potential but must be pursued with careful consideration of their long-term impacts. As countries like Israel continue to explore new technological solutions, aligning these efforts with sustainable and responsible practices is vital for ensuring a better future. Let’s continue the conversation on how we can innovate responsibly for a better future. 🌱💡 #Sustainability #Innovation #WasteManagement #EnergySolutions #EnvironmentalImpact #Technology

♻️🔋During a regional webinar hosted by EPG under the #RENewLand project, Trinomics presented their in-depth analysis of the progress made in establishing Renewable Acceleration Areas #RRAs within three EU Member States. 📊The analysis presents case-studies of Portugal, Croatia and Czechia in their process to set up RAAs, bringing together relevant experiences of the three countries and, where appropriate, other Member States. 🔍Read the analysis on EPG’s website: https://lnkd.in/dp2F5VAz 💡Through this webinar and the presentation, RENewLand partners aimed to enhance the technical knowledge of key Bulgarian, Hungarian and Romanian stakeholders from central and local public authorities, the renewable energy sources (RES) industry, environmental NGOs, and academia. #RENewLand is a project funded by the European Climate Initiative (EUKI) and implemented by EPG together with WWF Bulgaria, WWF Magyarország, WWF-Romania and Centre for Energy Research.

How can green electrification deliver a more resilient and just energy system and society? Read more to find out how our project 2IMATCH tackles this question. Green electrification offers considerable resilience benefits. These include, for example, the use of domestically available renewable resources and a networked structure that allows to combine large-scale infrastructures with small-scale decentralized ones effectively. However, this networked structure brings forth new vulnerabilities that need to be solved (e.g. cyberthreats, geoeconomic rivalry, and socioeconomic consequences). This research project focuses on the development of new and refurbished energy infrastructure and institutional adaptation and innovation. We study the implications of new energy infrastructure, the policies, regulations and business solutions that could best support the development of a resilient and just energy system. The 2IMACTH project combines the expertise of Tampere University (Unit of Politics and Unit of Industrial Engineering and Management), the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke), Finnish Institute of International Affairs - FIIA, The University of Lapland (Faculty of Law), and VTT Technical Research Ltd. We will post news on our work through this site. Follow here to learn more. See also the project website: https://lnkd.in/dWRUUkdB #2imatch #JustEnergy #StrateginenTutkimus #tiede Pami Aalto, Ulla Anneli Saari, Jean-Nicolas Louis, Marco Siddi, Jari Ihonen, Eneken Tikk, Juha Kiviluoma, Soimakallio Sampo, Laura Saikku, Anna Claydon