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Innovating for societal impact: A VITO/EnergyVille pilot energy project in Nieuw Texas (Stad Genk) 🌱🔋Exciting news from the field of sustainable development! We're thrilled to announce the launch of VITO's latest pilot project in Nieuw Texas, a testament to our commitment to cleantech and sustainable living. Together with the community and our partners, we're transforming 35 houses into models of energy efficiency and smart design. 🏡✨ This project is more than a technological feat; it embodies community engagement and collaborative innovation. By joining forces with residents and various organizations, we're forging a future-proof community at the forefront of sustainable development. 🤝💡Supported by the European HEAT project and in collaboration with esteemed research institutions and corporations, VITO aims to create a unique ecosystem pushing the boundaries of renewable energy and efficiency. The insights gained here will guide us in scaling up to more ambitious projects, aiming to meet sustainability targets by 2050. 🌐🎯 #VITO #Cleantech #SustainableDevelopment #EnergyInnovation #Collaboration

🔦 Pilot Case Spotlight 🤝 Our #partners Coopérnico + CEVE - Cooperativa Eléctrica do Vale d'Este + Watt Intelligent Solutions join forces as part of the #EUHorizon research project Enpower, to set up a pilot case in Portugal 🇵🇹! 🌱 Coopérnico, is a Portuguese #renewable #energy cooperative. With over 4,500 members and a portfolio of 36 RES projects, Coopernico stands as a vital force in #decentralizing and #democratizing the #energysystem. 🌞CEVE - Cooperativa Eléctrica do Vale d'Este, also an energy cooperative will act as a DSO with a #local scale focus. It currently serves more than 9,000 #consumers across 14 rural parishes. 🤖 Watt Intelligent Solutions is a #data analytics company focused on delivering #energyefficiency to households and SMEs, through the development of intelligent and self-learning #dataanalytics #tools, along with user engagement #platforms 💪 The Portuguese pilot will showcase collective RES #selfconsumption, dynamic energy #sharing, and local #energycommunity evolution #models, leveraging the existing infrastructures and #platforms of Coopernico, CEVE and WattIs. 🎯The #goal is to increase energy resilience, explore new #business models, and actively engage #citizens in the energy market. 🔄💚Stay tuned for upcoming exciting news! #ENPOWER #energydemocracy #justtransition #EUGreenDeal #energyefficiency #EnergyCommunities #activeenergyconsumers #prosumers #sustainability #renewableenergy

Eavor’s ambition to provide autonomous clean energy for the world continues to be recognized by the Global Cleantech Top 100, securing a spot as one of the 13 Canadian companies to have ranked in the 2024 list. Read the blog here - https://lnkd.in/gTnfAEph #Eavor #EnergyForEavor #Geoenergy #Geothermal #NextGenerationGeoenergy #NextGenGeothermal4real #CleantechTop100

Three times out in one week and three major issues, And this is just the tip of the iceberg. let’s fix this together. #RAMPisinclusion #RAMPredbag #ADA34 #betheIDEA #TinaTables #unapologeticallyme #accessibilitymatters #inclusionmatters #wheellife #SpinalCordInjury

Sparky, our robot dog, has embarked on its maiden voyage: it is on its way to roam the MOG, Elia’s electricity plug in the North Sea. Initial tests carried out with Sparky were a success: they confirmed its impressive movement and inspection capabilities. Sparky’s ability to effortlessly navigate its way around our assets means our teams can use it to carry out remote monitoring of our offshore infrastructure on a 24/7 basis. Indeed, once it has been constructed, Sparky can be used to inspect the Princess Elisabeth Island – the world’s first artificial energy island – that we are building 45 km off the coast of Belgium. We employ innovative technology like Sparky to drive a more efficient, sustainable and safe approach to the construction and maintenance of our assets, in line with Europe’s climate goals. Hear Christian Merz, Johan Maricq, Dries Van Gelder and Willem Lootens discuss Sparky’s advantages in the video below. With special thanks to Maissaa R., Geert Moerkerke, Ryan Welvaert and Mathias Buelens. #innovation #maintenance #offshore #electricitygrid #renewables #netzero #decarbonisation 

Thrilled to share that the program "E-Motion: E-Mobility and Low Carbon Transportation" has been officially approved at the thirty-ninth GCF Board meeting. https://lnkd.in/ed3rw-Mr With $333.7 million USD dedicated to Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Peru, we are driving the future of electric mobility in LATAM. Congratulations to the executing entities: Agence Française de Développement (accredited entity), Proparco, and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. I'm proud to be part of the Grütter Consulting AG team, led by jurg grutter and supported by our Senior Consultants Susana Ricaurte and Andres Chaves. Throughout Latin America, the transport sector is the largest and fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, driven by a car-centric urban development and a lack of electric and public transit alternatives. While there are a few electric vehicle (EV) pilot projects in the region, achieving long-term transformation and large-scale market adoption remains difficult. This is due to the higher capital requirements for EVs, risk perceptions by the private sector regarding public EV business models, and policies that are not conducive to wide EV adoption. The region has significant potential for clean transportation and electric mobility because it generates relatively clean electricity. To overcome the barriers and take advantage of the opportunities, the project aims to reduce the investment risks for both the public and private sector in the e-mobility industry. It will provide technical support to develop and test business models and develop the enabling environment to expedite the widespread viability of electric mobility in urban public transport – including large-scale investments in infrastructure and EVs. The program will improve access to affordable, attractive, and low-carbon urban transport, especially for the most vulnerable populations that often depend on public transport to access basic services and socio-economic opportunities. Total project value: $333.7 million USD Tonnes of emissions avoided: 4.3 million Theme: Mitigation Result areas: One region, Latin America and the Caribbean Countries involved: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru GCF financing: $125.6 million USD Co-financing: $208.1 million USD #GCF #e-mobility

Introducing REEFLEX Replicators: Holbæk, Denmark! 🇩🇰 Holbæk Kommune, just 60 km west of Copenhagen, is taking a giant leap towards a sustainable future! 🌍 Covering 578 sq km with 73,000 residents and 4,500 employees, the REEFLEX project aims to involve 10,000-15,000 consumers, including private electric car owners and the Municipality's own electric vehicles. 🚙⚡ 🔋 The goal? Establishing around 300 charging stations in Holbæk Municipality, with activities focused on installing, starting, and operating the electricity grid. The "Green Transition and Sustainability" unit will spearhead coordination, collaborating closely with charging point operators, citizens, utilities and associations. 🤝 Excitingly, the Municipality eagerly anticipates the 4 lighthouse demos in the project, aligning them seamlessly with the planned rollout of charging stations as well as employees’ and citizens’ experiences using them. 🌟 Read more about our REEFLEX project and the game-changing demo sites in Denmark: https://lnkd.in/d3F3eWRD #REEFLEX #demandsideflexibility #energyservices #demandresponse #Horizon #Denmark

An important next step

⚡️🔋🚛❤️As VARO Energy and in particular the E-mobility renewable pillar- we are proud to endorse the Drivetozero GlobalMOU The MOU is an initiative from Drive to Zero and the Government of the Netherlands, a unified effort by sub-national governments, industry leaders, and key stakeholders dedicated to accelerating the adoption of Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (ZE-MHDVs) as outlined in the Global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Our mission is clear: achieve 30% zero-emission new vehicle sales by 2030 and realize a full transition by 2040, paving the way to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. #etrucks #alwayscharging

In light of the recent ODE webinar on the state and future of e-mobility, it becomes imperative for companies to align their strategies with the evolving landscape. The webinar, hosted by VUB, dove deep into electric mobility's present state and future trends. From historical context to charging infrastructure and environmental considerations, our consultant Martijn captured valuable insights crucial for staying ahead in the utility sector 👉 https://lnkd.in/edsA4gzG #electricmobility #vub #charginginfrastructure #webinar