Ecofys present at European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition (EWEC)
04 March 2010 - From 20 to 23 April Ecofys will be present at the European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition (EWEC) 2010 in Warsaw, Poland. We would like to invite you to our stand at the Holland Pavilion, (stand number T231), near the main entrance and the registration area. EWEC is widely regarded as the most professional, comprehensive and informative event in the wind sector. It is the annual event which combines an exhibition of the leading players and a conference covering every key aspect of the wind market – from technical and theoretical to policy and practice. Read more and register.

More Ambition Needed if Greenhouse Gases are to Peak in Time, Says New UNEP Report
Bali (Indonesia), 23 February 2010 – Countries will have to be far more ambitious in cutting greenhouse gas emissions if the world is to effectively curb a rise in global temperature at 2 degrees C or less. This is the conclusion of a new greenhouse gas modeling study, based on the estimates of researchers at nine leading centres, including Ecofys, compiled by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
The experts, including Niklas Höhne from Ecofys, suggest that annual global greenhouse gas emissions should not be larger than 40 to 48.3 Gigatonnes (Gt) of equivalent C02 in 2020 and should peak sometime between 2015 and 2021. Read more.

Identification and mobilization of Solar Potentials via Local strategies (POLIS)
24 February 2010 - The European cooperation project POLIS has started. This project focuses on implementing strategic town planning and local policy measures to utilize the solar energy capability of structures in European cities. The aim of the project, coordinated by Ecofys, is to identify and evaluate current practices in solar urban planning, and unite the key responsible parties of this process to create a more cohesive planning and legislation practice for solar developments.
Read more about POLIS.

Footprinting soy versus animal products
22 February 2010 - Alpro is the European pioneer in the development of soya-based food and drinks. For over 25 years, Alpro has championed a healthier, more sustainable way of producing and selling delicious products that conserve the unique nutritional value of soya beans. To help them achieve their goals, Ecofys provided several carbon footprinting services, e.g. footprinting soy versus animal products. ‘Join the movement NOW’ is an Alpro campaign for reducing your carbon footprint by changing the way you eat. Ecofys is proud to contribute to this wonderful campaign. Our report, ‘Plain Calcium Soy Milk and Soy Burger Mild Carbon Footprints’ features on the website of, ‘Join the movement NOW’. The publication of our report on the website is a huge compliment to our work.
Read the full report.