ECOLOOP project

🌱 This week, the ECOLOOP project team came together in Valencia for our second General Meeting, marking a significant milestone one year after the project's launch. Hosted by the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), this meeting was pivotal for advancing our objectives and reinforcing our commitment to optimizing the combination of renewable energy sources in rural areas. The event kicked off with the Deployment and Demonstration activities, followed by a visit to Finca Sinyent, one of our pilot fields. Managed by our partner AVA-ASAJA (Associació Valenciana d'Agricultors), Finca Sinyent plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between research and practice by transferring innovative agricultural techniques to local Valencian farmers. In addition to the field visit, UPV showcased some of its key studies conducted in its greenhouses. During our sessions, we explored several critical topics, including advancing renewable-based agricultural protocols and decision support tools for farmers and foresters, enhancing stakeholder engagement processes, implementing living labs to foster innovation, and defining effective communication strategies to disseminate our findings. Thank you all for your work! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8zyJJDY #RuralAreas #HorizonEU #EUbioenergy #biogas #RuralEnergy #CircularEconomy #EnergyCommunities #Innovation #renewableenergy #soilhealth #AgriPV #agriculture #forestry ETRA, INDEREN (Ingeniería y desarrollos renovables), Laboratory of Energy Policy (UL), AVA-ASAJA (Associació Valenciana d'Agricultors), Albena Resort, Bulgaria, Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Genia Bioenergy, IRI UL - Institute for Innovation and Development of University of Ljubljana, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Fibenol, Fertinagro Biotech, Trakia University-Stara Zagora, Kmetijski inštitut Slovenije, Kolektor sETup.

🎉 Happy 1st Birthday to ECOLOOP project! Over the past year, we've made tremendous progress in defining and consolidating various scenarios and use cases for the project, along with technical requirements and preliminary KPIs. This groundwork has enabled us to complete the first phase of project structuring, setting the stage for achieving our main goals. In parallel, our Spanish pilot is focused on estimating the production of digestite and biofertilizer and securing the necessary permits for constructing a biogas plant in Picassent. Additionally, we are actively gathering information from various pilot projects to model them accurately and advance the development of the Support Decision Tool for farmers and foresters. Thank you to all our partners and supporters for being part of this journey! Here’s to more milestones ahead, stay tuned! https://lnkd.in/dY2DDJhD #RuralAreas #HorizonEU #EUbioenergy #biogas #RuralEnergy #CircularEconomy #EnergyCommunities #Innovation #renewableenergy #soilhealth #AgriPV #agriculture #forestry

🌿 Driving Sustainable Innovation in Bulgaria🌿 Check out how Albena, the largest hotel chain along Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast, is taking bold steps toward a more sustainable future! 🌊🏨 In partnership with TRAKIA University, Albena is leading the #ECOLOOP project, an innovative initiative focused on biogas production, renewable energy integration, soil health, and farmer support. 🚜🌱 🌟 #ECOLOOP Benefits: - Smart Agri-PV: Enhancing agricultural yield with remote thermal regulation. - Waste Analysis: Evaluating biogas production potential from regional waste. - Rural Development: Implementing business models for sustainable growth. Together, we’re working towards a more sustainable and prosperous future!🌍💚 https://lnkd.in/dZv4GBye #HorizonEU #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #EnergyCommunities #CircularEconomy #EUbioenergy #Innovation #RuralEnergy 

🌳 Exploring Sustainable Forestry at the Estonian ECOLOOP Pilot Sites! 🌳 We're excited to highlight our #ECOLOOP pilot sites in Estonia, focusing on short-rotation forestry with hybrid aspen, silver birch, and black alder. These sites aim to evaluate the suitability of short-rotation forestry under Estonian conditions, utilizing abandoned agricultural lands to create resilient, climate-adaptive forests. 🌲 🚀ECOLOOP Innovations Tested: - Biogas production - Decision Support System - CO2 sequestration - Farmers support - Soil Living Lab Join us as we explore innovative, sustainable forestry solutions for a greener future! 🌍✨ https://lnkd.in/dZv4GBye #HorizonEU #RenewableEnergy #EnergyCommunities #CircularEconomy #EUbioenergy #Innovation #RuralAreas #RuralEnergy 

📅 Save the Date! 🌱 The ECOLOOP project is happy to participate in the 17th International Bioenergy Congress, taking place on October 1-2, 2024, in Valladolid, Spain. The congress is organized by AVEBIOM AVEBIOM and AEBIG. ⚡Our partners from the Genia Bioenergy will be presenting a poster showcasing the project’s key goals and the biogas and biomethane production technologies utilized in the Spanish pilot. 🤝 Looking forward to connecting with industry experts and discussing the future of bioenergy! 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dbREnRE4 #Bioenergy #Sustainability #Biogas #Biomethane #Innovation #RenewableEnergy #Ecoloop

🌿 #ECOLOOP’s Slovenian Pilot Sites: Innovation and Growth 🌿 Interesting developments at Biomass Centre Nazarje and Jablje Infrastructure Centre! 🌍 🔹 Biomass Centre Nazarje: Upgrading to enhance wood waste processing with new CHP units, boilers, PV power, and EV charging stations. 🚜⚡ 🔹 Jablje Infrastructure Centre: Upgrading biogas production for biomethane and supporting agricultural machinery. 🌱🚜 Looking forward to the positive impacts of these advancements! 🌍💚 https://lnkd.in/dZv4GBye #HorizonEU #RenewableEnergy #EnergyCommunities #EUbioenergy #Innovation #RuralAreas #RuralEnergy 

🌟Exploring Innovations at the ECOLOOP Pilot Site in Picassent, Spain!🌟 Picassent is a hub of agricultural activity with 25,000 hectares of land dedicated to a variety of crops. However, challenges like land abandonment and urbanization are affecting the region’s agricultural sector. 🌾🍇 🚀 What #ECOLOOP is Testing: - Biogas Production from agricultural waste. - Agri-PV & Geothermal Integration for sustainable energy solutions. - New Bioproducts for enhancing soil productivity. - Decision Support Systems for farmers. - Soil Living Lab experiments for residue management. Discover how we’re shaping a sustainable future! 🌍✨ #HorizonEU #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #EnergyCommunities #EUbioenergy #RuralAreas #RuralEnergy 

🌍 Exploring Sustainable Solutions: Meet the #ECOLOOP Project Pilots 🌍 We are excited to share that the ECOLOOP project is showcasing its innovative solutions across four diverse pilot sites in Spain, Estonia, Bulgaria, and Slovenia. 🌲🌾 Each site offers a range of climates, soils, forest and agricultural environments, as well as different management techniques, mechanization levels, and socioeconomic factors. ⚡Through these demonstrations, ECOLOOP explores how our solutions can adapt to various conditions and assesses their impact through different energy sources. Join us in discovering how ECOLOOP is paving the way for a more sustainable future! 🌍✨ #HorizonEU #RenewableEnergy #EnergyCommunities #CircularEconomy #EUbioenergy #RuralAreas #RuralEnergy 

☀Do you know our #ECOLOOPSoilLivingLab? We're launching Soil Living Lab, a pioneering initiative aimed at creating a co-innovation space through participatory and transdisciplinary processes. 🚀 #ECOLOOP's goal is to enhance soil health while exploring synergies with renewable energy solutions. 🌍 Demonstration Sites: Explore Soil Living Lab in action across Spain, Slovenia, Bulgaria, and Estonia, showcasing its potential to revolutionize agriculture and renewable energy synergies. Join us in cultivating a sustainable future with Soil Living Lab!🌱 https://lnkd.in/dBnbFBvj #HorizonEU #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #EnergyCommunities #EUbioenergy #Innovation #EqualEnerEU #EnergyDecarbonisation

Empowering Farmers with #ECOLOOPFarmersSupport Process 🚜 🌿 Our initiative promotes economic and social support for farmers and foresters in becoming renewable energy prosumers through innovative, community-based solutions. #ECOLOOP Goals: ⚡ Empower farmers and foresters to become active participants in renewable energy production. 🤝 Foster community-based approaches to enhance economic viability and social cohesion. Together, let's support farmers and foresters in harnessing renewable energy for a brighter future! ☀🔝 Discover more about #ECOLOOPproject at: https://lnkd.in/dBnbFBvj #HorizonEU #RenewableEnergy #EnergyCommunities, #CircularEconomy, #EUbioenergy #RuralAreas #RuralEnergyCAH