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🌍 Deep Retrofit Models: Accelerating Global Energy Efficiency Join us to explore actionable policies and real-world solutions that can fast-track deep energy retrofits, a crucial component in doubling global energy efficiency progress. This session presents insights from the newly released report, “Deep Retrofit Models: A Global Perspective,” crafted by the Energy Efficiency Hub’s Buildings Task Group, featuring successful policy and implementation examples from Argentina, Brazil, China, the European Commission, Germany, Korea, and Saudi Arabia. Deep retrofitting is essential to decarbonizing buildings by 2050, driving significant energy savings and emissions reductions. The report provides recommendations for deploying comprehensive retrofits—encompassing insulation, advanced HVAC systems, and renewable energy installations—tailored to diverse political, economic, and climatic contexts. Speakers from government bodies and leading international NGOs will share strategies to overcome challenges and expand deep energy retrofits on a global scale. 🎙️ Speakers include: Cristina Lobillo Borrero European Commission, Gulnara Roll, Martha Ekkert, Julie Kjestrup, Nehmat Kaur. 📅 Discover the full agenda and watch live with the streaming link here: https://lnkd.in/eaZxndGF 👉 For directions, event schedules, and more, visit the Pavilion page: https://lnkd.in/ew6ZwyGS We look forward to seeing you at the Buildings and Cooling Pavilion! #ActOnCooling #BuildForClimate #COP29

📢 Opportunities to accelerate the Clean Energy Transition 🔋 Are you leading innovations in renewable energy technologies, hydrogen, or carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS)⚡? Are you actively engaged in developing cutting-edge energy data spaces to enhance energy management 🖥️, integrating systems for greater efficiency 🔗, or creating solutions that increase flexibility in the energy grid 🔌? Or perhaps you are at the forefront of transforming urban environments by promoting circular economies ♻️, developing sustainable urban mobility systems 🚌, or designing Positive Energy Districts that set new standards for energy efficiency 🌇? If so, two outstanding EU funding opportunities, launched by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe Partnership scheme, are now open to support your innovative research, development, and innovation (RDI) project: CETPartnership Joint Call 2024 💡 The CETPartnership Joint Call 2024 aims to fund transnational RDI projects designed to accelerate the clean energy transition ⚡ and contribute to climate neutrality by 2050. This call seeks proposals in the following areas: energy data spaces and interoperability 🖥️, energy system flexibility 🔗, advanced renewable energy technologies 🌞, carbon capture and storage ⛽, hydrogen and renewable fuels 🌬️, heating and cooling technologies ❄️🔥, geothermal energy 🌋, integrated regional or industrial energy systems 🏭, and clean energy integration in the built environment 🏢. 💰 Total budget: Up to 5 million EUR 📅 Deadline for submission: November 21, 2024 Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership Call 2024 🏙️ The DUT Partnership Call 2024 focuses on supporting transnational R&I projects addressing key urban challenges 🌆. Its goal is to help cities transition towards a more sustainable economy and enhanced urban functionality. The key areas of focus include developing circular urban economies, innovating in sustainable urban mobility, and establishing Positive Energy Districts that drive urban sustainability ♻️.  💰 Total budget: Up to 2 million EUR 📅 Deadline for submission: November 14, 2024 Contact us for more info! Let’s work together to advance the EU’s climate neutrality goals and lead the transition towards a greener, more sustainable future! 🌱🌍 #HorizonEurope #CleanEnergyTransition #CETPartnership #UrbanMobility #PositiveEnergyDistricts #Sustainability #ClimateNeutrality #RDI #EnergyInnovation #CircularEconomy #CCUS #RenewableEnergy

Meanwhile, in France. The France2030 programme aim to boost productivity and increase the competitiveness of French businesses by encouraging investment and innovation in priority sectors to drive growth.    The energy sector is defined as one of them, and sustainable and renewable heating is a prime focus area.    France aim to grow it’s market share of district heating from today’s 7% reaching 20% by 2030, focusing on implementing renewable resources. To support the transition, financial support via Le Fonds Chaleur allots 250 million euros per year. With more than 60% renewable and waste heat energy, the French district heating sector have reduced the CO2 emissions by half over the last decade. France aim to reach 73% renewable and waste heat energy by 2030.  Une initiative digne d'éloges. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻   The Swedish climate-tech industry has a broad range of solutions to support and accelerate the French transition.  Solutions that are already available on the market and need to get implemented in a larger and faster scale. Collaborations are now being established. Let’s be ambitious!   Climate impact by #SmarterEnergy

The Dutch company Archimedes has introduced the Liam F1 Urban #WindTurbine, a game-changing technology for sustainable urban energy solutions. This compact, noiseless wind turbine is designed for urban environments, offering an energy density of up to 80%, significantly higher than the 25% of conventional turbines. With a wind speed of 5 m/s, the Liam F1 can generate 1,500 kWh annually, powering an average European household for half the year. Its low cut-in wind speed of 2 m/s ensures efficiency even in variable winds. Customizable in color and design, the Liam F1 fits seamlessly into city landscapes. Additionally, it can be paired with solar panels for a #hybridenergysystem. Since its launch, over 7,000 units have been sold across 14 countries, highlighting the global demand for quieter, efficient urban wind turbines. The Liam F1 is paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future. #windenergy #renewableenegry #electricalengineering #opentowork

Let’s dive into Net-Zero buildings! 🌍✨ You’ve probably heard of it before, but are you familiar with what it entails? Net-Zero buildings, sometimes referred to as Zero-Energy buildings, aim to achieve either "Net-Zero Energy" or "Net-Zero Carbon" status. These buildings are like eco-friendly powerhouses, embodying the perfect blend of efficiency and sustainability. 🌿 Net-Zero Energy Buildings: These structures are not only exceptionally energy efficient but also self-sustaining, generating all the energy they need from on-site renewable sources, such as solar and wind power. 🌿 Net-Zero Carbon Buildings: These environmentally conscious buildings go a step further by striving to achieve net-zero carbon emissions annually, contributing to a cleaner and greener planet. This forward-thinking concept is becoming increasingly prominent, with numerous commitments being made to minimize greenhouse gas emissions as much as possible by 2050 or sooner! Are you interested in taking steps towards a #NetZero future? We’re here to help make that happen!: https://bit.ly/3LRtzSf #EnergyEfficiency #BuildingTheFuture

I’m thrilled to have attended the EU Sustainable Energy Week in Brussels. It was an inspiring event filled with insights into the future of sustainable energy. Here are my key takeaways: 1. The growth and potential of renewable energy sources like wind, solar, and hydro are more promising than ever. Innovative technologies are making these sources more efficient and cost-effective, paving the way for a greener future. 2. Decarbonisation strategies are at the forefront of the EU’s agenda. From policy frameworks to corporate initiatives, there is a collective push towards reducing carbon emissions and achieving net-zero targets. The emphasis on clean energy transitions and electrification of sectors is crucial in this journey. 3. Enhancing energy efficiency remains a critical component in tackling climate change. Advances in smart grid technologies, energy storage solutions, and building retrofits are driving significant improvements in energy conservation and efficiency. The week was filled with thought-provoking sessions, dynamic discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. Let’s continue to drive innovation and collaboration in sustainable energy! #EUSEW #EU

#OurJourney2024 🌏✨ As we wrap up 2024, let's take a moment to celebrate the milestones that reflect JA Solar's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and reshaping global energy. In April, JA Solar's high-efficiency modules successfully powered Chile's CEME1 480MW PV project in the Atacama Desert, one of the world's driest and most extreme environments. 🔋 What makes this project stand out: Location: Covering 400 hectares—about 370 football fields—this project is Chile's largest single PV project to date. ☀️ Extreme conditions: With temperatures exceeding 40°C, intense UV radiation, and high winds, the Atacama Desert tests even the most durable technology. ✅ Performance: JA Solar's modules have delivered consistent, reliable performance, even in the harshest environments, ensuring the project’s success. 🌱 Impact: Clean energy: The project will generate 1 billion kWh annually, powering 400,000 households. Carbon reduction: By cutting 280,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year, it significantly contributes to Chile's energy transition and sustainable development goals. JA Solar is proud to play a role in this groundbreaking project that will shape a cleaner, greener future. Together, we're paving the way for a more sustainable world! #JASolar #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #CarbonReduction

The path for Net Zero is a challenging yet transformative one, as TRACTEBEL provides #advisoryservices for #lowemission, #ZeroCarbon solutions that will reshape the world. Here's how we can make it happen: #Power 🔋: By 2050, goal is to shift to 90% renewable energy, powered by solar, wind, battery energy solutions and low hydrogen solutions. This shift is crucial to decarbonizing our energy grid and securing a #SustainableFuture. 🌞💨 #Industry 🏭: The future of industrial operations lies in #EnergyEfficient technologies, the circular economy and innovations. By embracing these solutions, we can dramatically reduce emissions and enhance #sustainability. ⚙️ #Transport 🚗: Transitioning to electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered transport, and sustainable fuels is essential to decarbonize road, air, and sea travel, helping to reduce emissions in every mode of transportation. ♻️ #Buildings 🏢: Retrofitting buildings with energy-efficient solutions. Ranjan Chakravarti, A K Jha, Sarthak Maitra, Kumar Nityanand Singh, Rajiv Singh, Arun Verma, Amish Bhushan Goel, Sachin G., Ashish Kumar Pandey, Aditi Jain V., Abhishek Chaudhary   TRACTEBEL #NetZero #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #Innovation #BESS #BatteryStorage #ElectricVehicles #EnergyEfficiency #Decarbonization #GreenEconomy #ClimateAction #FutureOfEnergy #SmartCities #ZeroCarbon #IndiaEnergyTransition #solar #wind