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This page contains an overview of recent developments and activities at Ecofys 04 August 2010 - Ecofys experts selected for international climate work We are proud to announce that today we issue the 100th edition of the UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) newsletter. The purpose of this newsletter is to support UKTI investment officers internationally in attracting foreign investors to the UK renewables market. “Ecofys have played an important part in raising the profile of renewable energy within UKTI, through their provision of specialist business advice contained in their newsletter service’” says Raul Kharbanda, Senior Research Manager from UKTI. “This service has helped our staff by acting as an important training tool, and a source for potential leads. It has helped improve our client relationships. Ecofys has helped us attract much needed inward investment into the UK, in an area of growing significance”. The fortnightly newsletter on inward investment opportunities into the UK renewable energy sector has been published since 2006. Each edition of the newsletter covers international renewable energy investment market activity, R&D and selected projects as well as providing an in-depth focus on a renewable subsector, summarising technology and commercial development and news relevant to that subsector. For more information, please contact Emelia Holdaway. 20 July 2010 - European Commission recognises the European Energy Award® as an effective tool
European Commission recognises the European Energy Award® as an effective tool for the Sustainable Energy Action Plans of the Covenant of Mayors. Ecofys has introduced the European Energy Award® in the Netherlands within the framework of the EU-project Balance. The first –and only- assessments of local energy policies and implementation programs have been implemented in the Netherlands for municipalities of Apeldoorn, Heerhugowaard and Etten-Leur. The DG Energy officially recognised the European Energy Award® (EEA) as an implementation tool for the Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEAP). In a letter of recognition handed over by Mr Roman Doubrava, DG Energy, to a delegation of members of the Forum European Energy Award during the 4 May 2010 Covenant of Mayors Ceremony at the European Parliament in Brussels, the Commission acknowledged the calibre of the quality management and certification system. 13 July 2010 - Ecofys newsletter: Energy & Climate Focus, Summer 2010 16 June 2010 - The economic miracle - climate protection measures could create 115.000 new jobs in German Investing into climate protection measures the German Government could create up to 115.000 new jobs in Germany in 2011. This is a new conclusion of the latest Ecofys report for Greenpeace. The report and and press release are ready for download. 15 June 2010 – Irish power system can accommodate 40% renewable electricity 15 June 2010 - Ecofys present at RenewableUK Offshore Wind 2010 conference and exhibition From 29 to 30 June Ecofys will be present at RenewableUK Offshore Wind 2010 conference and exhibition in Liverpool, United Kingdom. We would like to invite you to our stand, A16 at the exhibition. At the stand can learn more about:
Wind energy is part of our DNA. It’s the technology we started out with two decades ago and today we have a dedicated team of specialists who cover the full range of fields of expertise. Moreover, we have extensive experience of developing major offshore wind energy projects off the Dutch, Belgian and UK coasts. We would like to share our experience with you and invite you to visit us at stand number A16, near the entrance of the exhibition hall. 10 June 2010 - Climate Action Tracker Update: Little progress - Countries still heading for over 3ºC warming 02 June 2010 - Greater than 50% chance of global warming exceeding 3°C by 2100 Research results launched today at the UNFCCC meeting in Bonn by Ecofys, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and Climate Analytics show that current pledges by countries around the world to cut greenhouse gas emissions are not sufficient to keep global temperature rises below the 2°C agreed in the Copenhagen Accord. Read the press release. The Copenhagen Accord has proven beneficial to the efforts of achieving the target of limiting global warming to two degrees Celsius. Since the climate conference was held, countries have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. These pledges could realise up to 70 per cent of the greenhouse gas reduction that is needed. However, the risk of the actual reductions being less is substantial. Thus is the conclusion of the report Evaluation of the Copenhagen Accord: Chances and risks for the 2 °C climate goal, by the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) and Ecofys. Ecofys is pleased to announce that we will join the POWER-GEN Europe & Renewable Energy World Europe Conference and Expo 2010. Ecofys will contribute to the event with a presentation in the conference and a stand at the exhibition. You can find us on Stand C62, Hall 2 at the exhibition, which is being held in RAI, Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 8th to 10th of June 2010. Please take this opportunity to meet and discuss with our experts about renewable energy. On Tuesday 8th of June Bob Meijer will give a presentation about ‘How to optimize the development of an offshore wind farm?’ from 16.00h-17.30h. POWER-GEN Europe, Renewable Energy World Europe and POWERGRID Europe represent renewable and conventional power generation plus electricity transmission and distribution. Register for the exhibition and seminars. We are looking forward to meet you at Renewable Energy World Europe 2010.
18 May 2010 - Manon Janssen is new managing director of Ecofys 23 April 2010 - Ecofys in "Nature" Journal 30 March '10 - Renewable Energy Policy Country Profiles available The information enables mutual policy learning between Member States by showing alternative policy designs and their effects. Policy makers can copy successful policy designs applied in other Member States or can avoid repeating past mistakes. For industrial players this market information can be valuable in decision making processes. The Renewable Energy Policy Country Profiles are available in our Reports and books section. 04 March '10 - Ecofys present at European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition (EWEC) 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. We look forward to seeing you there. Register for the exhibition and seminars. 24 February 2010 - Identification and mobilization of Solar Potentials via Local strategies (POLIS) 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. Through the cooperation of several European cities that are currently engaged in solar urban planning, the mobilization of solar urban potential can be promoted at a local level. Since municipalities are the key actors in the process of urban planning and local initiatives it is important that the planning departments of towns and cities be intrinsically involved in the POLIS project. Solar urban planning in POLIS cities One of the primary targets of the project is to integrate solar aspects in routine urban planning and decision making from the initial stages. Each participating city will cooperate with its partners to develop a Pilot Action at local level to demonstrate best practice. Simultaneously, foundations are created for further steps towards a long-term solar development of each participating city which are described in Solar Action Plans.
Dissemination of best practice in Europe The POLIS project invites local authorities in different states of urban development to collaborate with each other in order to share their experiences and knowledge of solar town planning. They will also discuss strategies to encourage the progression of solar energy installations through this integrated network of cities. The current solar planning practices of several European cities are presented on the project website. 23 February 2010 - More Ambition Needed if Greenhouse Gases are to Peak in Time, Says New UNEP Report 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. 22 February 2010 - Footprinting soy versus animal products 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. 02 February 2010 - Ambition of only 2 developed countries sufficient for Copenhagen Accord meeting 2°C target 02 February 2010 - Only 2 out of 10 developed countries' reduction targets submitted to the Copenhagen Accord qualify as ‘sufficient' to keep global temperature rise below 2°C, finds the update of the 'Climate Action Tracker'. The reduction targets of all countries currently associated with the Accord lead to a striking inconsistency with the 2°C goal defined in the very same Accord. The current pledges leave the world heading for a global warming of over 3°C above pre-industrial levels by 2100. 06 January 2010 - Business Course in Sustainable Energy News archive |
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