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Werfenweg has Austria's longest solar-powered street
by zopemaster — published Oct 25, 2007 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:17 AM — filed under: ,
The Municipality of Werfenweng in Salzburg is saving €38,000 by using solar lighting. 17 recently installed solar streetlights have proved to be the cheapest way of lighting a path some 700 m long on the town's outskirts. This makes it currently Austria's longest solar-powered street.
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Negative CO2 balance in the Alpine region
by zopemaster — published Sep 28, 2007 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:17 AM — filed under:
The Alps have the potential to become a model region for climate protection. And yet today, on a global comparison, every inhabitant of the Alps is contributing disproportionately to the greenhouse gas emissions affecting the climate.
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International Conference: The Alps beyond Kyoto
by zopemaster — published Jun 22, 2007 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:21 AM — filed under: , ,
CIPRA, the International Commission for the Protection of the Alps, is organising an international conference on energy efficiency and renewable energies in the Alpine region from 20 to 22 September.
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The Alps ideal for generating solar power
by zopemaster — published May 24, 2007 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:21 AM — filed under: ,
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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International trade fair and conference on renewable energies in Aosta
by zopemaster — published Apr 26, 2007 — last modified Apr 24, 2024 06:12 PM — filed under:
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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Davos on the road to Kyoto
by zopemaster — published Dec 14, 2006 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM — filed under: , ,
Davos, Switzerland's highest town, is working towards a more climate-friendly local policy.
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Tests underway on the world's highest solar power station
by zopemaster — published Dec 14, 2006 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:20 AM — filed under: ,
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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Decrease in water runoff from the Swiss Alps
by zopemaster — published Aug 25, 2005 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:05 AM — filed under: , , , ,
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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2005 European Solar Prize announced
by zopemaster — published Jun 02, 2005 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:04 AM — filed under: ,
Eurosolar is again awarding the German and European Solar Prizes in 2005, with 31 August as the deadline for submissions.
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NEGST- New Generation of Solar Thermal Systems
by zopemaster — published Apr 14, 2005 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:24 AM — filed under: , ,
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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