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The Emmen valley - The vision of a valley heated without oil
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zopemaster
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published
Sep 23, 2004
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:04 AM
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filed under:
solar energy,
renewable energy,
biomass / biogas,
renewable energy,
energy efficiency
Timber and solar energy rather than oil, gas and electricity are to be the heating resources of the future in Switzer-land's Emmen valley. Although the Emmen valley region is densely forested, each year it still buys in some CHF 30 m's worth of oil, gas and electricity - while more than half the wood accruing each year simply rots away in the region's forests. It's a situation the "Oil of Emmental" project hopes to remedy.
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Artificial high water affects ecology of running water
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by
zopemaster
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published
Dec 02, 2004
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:04 AM
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filed under:
rivers and streams - impairments,
rivers and streams,
ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles,
ecology,
hydropower,
renewable energy
A new WWF study shows that the artificial high-water (surges) and low-water (sinks) caused daily by hydraulic power plants are having disastrous repercussions on the ecosystem of running water.
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Green energy in Austria
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by
zopemaster
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published
Jan 27, 2005
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:04 AM
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filed under:
biomass / biogas,
renewable energy,
wind power,
renewable energy
Things are looking good for green energy in Austria. In the region of Lower Austria, for example, 2004 saw the construction of more biomass heating plants, biogas digesters and wind power plants than ever before. Today about seven percent of the electricity generated in Lower Austria is a product of wind, biomass or biogas.
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NEGST- New Generation of Solar Thermal Systems
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by
zopemaster
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published
Apr 14, 2005
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:24 AM
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filed under:
solar energy,
renewable energy,
energy efficiency
The overall objective of this project is to introduce more cost-effective solar thermal systems, particularly for domestic hot water preparation and / or space heating, to the market in order to contribute to the European Union's Action Plans with regard to the reduction of CO2 – Emissions and the cost effective supply of renewable energies.
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2005 European Solar Prize announced
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by
zopemaster
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published
Jun 02, 2005
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:04 AM
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filed under:
solar energy,
renewable energy
Eurosolar is again awarding the German and European Solar Prizes in 2005, with 31 August as the deadline for submissions.
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Decrease in water runoff from the Swiss Alps
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by
zopemaster
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published
Aug 25, 2005
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:05 AM
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filed under:
water cycle,
hydropower,
renewable energy,
climate change - repercussions,
climate change, climate policy
A new study analyses the impact of a potential climate change on hydrological discharge regimes from the Swiss Alpine region for the period between 2020 and 2050. Eleven catchment areas with different glaciation rates and altitude ranges were examined.
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Tests underway on the world's highest solar power station
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by
zopemaster
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published
Dec 14, 2006
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM
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filed under:
solar energy,
renewable energy
The Swiss utility BKW FMB Energie AG is currently conducting trials scheduled to last until this summer on a high-alpine solar power station.
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Davos on the road to Kyoto
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by
zopemaster
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published
Dec 14, 2006
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM
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filed under:
energy efficiency,
climate change, climate policy,
renewable energy
Davos, Switzerland's highest town, is working towards a more climate-friendly local policy.
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International trade fair and conference on renewable energies in Aosta
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by
zopemaster
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published
Apr 26, 2007
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last modified
Apr 24, 2024 06:12 PM
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filed under:
renewable energy
The trade fair and conference entitled "Rigenergia: Renewable energies and energy-saving in architecture and construction in the mountains" is being held in Aosta from 7 to 9 June.
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The Alps ideal for generating solar power
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by
zopemaster
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published
May 24, 2007
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last modified
Jul 07, 2021 01:21 AM
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filed under:
solar energy,
renewable energy
According to a study by the EU research laboratory for the environment in Ispra/I the profitability ratings for solar power installations in Alpine regions are similar to those of solar installations in southernmost Spain. Solar irradiance in the hills and mountains of Austria for example reaches an intensity of up to 2,000 kilowatt-hours per square metre.
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