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Investigation of the effectiveness of online learning tools for energy performance certificates preparation

Lage-Cal, S.; Folgueras-Díaz, M. B.; Alonso-Hidalgo, M.; … - In: Energy reports 6 (2020) 1, pp. 609-614

From 2013, it is compulsory to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for anyone who puts a property either for sell or for hire in Spain. Since such EPCs are to be issued by qualified specialists, learning about them has become vital for engineering and architecture students. The aim...

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Influence of economic factors on the environment in countries with different levels of development

Filimonova, I. V.; Provornaya, I. V.; Komarova, A. V.; … - In: Energy reports 6 (2020) 1, pp. 27-31

The pattern of development of the economies of Europe and the world in recent decades is a focus on sustainable development. In accordance with the declaration of the United Nations Conference of 1992, sustainable development is defined as "equitable meeting the needs of present and future...

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Gasification of plastic waste for synthesis gas production

Dang Saebea; Pornnapat Ruengrit; Amornchai Arpornwichanop; … - In: Energy reports 6 (2020) 1, pp. 202-207

This work presents the synthesis gas production from gasification of plastic waste, i.e. polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP). The steam gasification is modeled by using AspenPlusTM simulation software. The effects of gasifier temperature and steam to feed (S/F) mass ratio were examined to...

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Raw material depletion and scenario assessment in European Union : a circular economy approach

Martins, Florinda F.; Castro, Hélio - In: Energy reports 6 (2020) 1, pp. 417-422

analyze and assess some EU critical raw material (CRM), considering existing global reserves and production. Correlation …

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Energy cooperatives in southern European countries : are they relevant for sustainability targets?

Soeiro, Susana; Dias, Marta Ferreira - In: Energy reports 6 (2020) 1, pp. 448-453

The transition to low-carbon energy is a reality in Europe and most countries are on track to achieve their 2020 targets. However, there is a debate about the role of each stakeholder in this process and which of the parties most contribute. Our research focus is the role of energy cooperatives...

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Policies on renewable energy at the European and national level of governance: assessing policy adaptation in the Czech Republic

Tanil, Gamze; Jurek, Petr - In: Energy reports 6 (2020) 1, pp. 548-553

sources has reacted to EU-level policy norms, strategies and institutional developments. There are different theories used to … political cultures. We demonstrate that Czech policy makers implemented crucial EU-level policy norms to the national … renewable energy sources in the Czech Republic can be considered as a direct effect of policy development at the EU level, not …

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The social face of renewables: econometric analysis of the relationship between renewables and employment

Proença, Sara; Fortes, Patricia - In: Energy reports 6 (2020) 1, pp. 581-586

Renewable energy promotion has been one of the key driving forces of the world’s climate change mitigation strategy. Policymakers have argued that the transition towards a low-carbon energy system has sound economic and social reasoning, since generates economic growth and employment. This...

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Formation of energy policy in Europe, taking into account trends in the global market

Provornaya, I. V.; Filimonova, I. V.; Eder, L. V.; … - In: Energy reports 6 (2020) 1, pp. 599-603

The article highlights the main trends in the development of world energy. The method of forecasting energy consumption is presented, taking into account the level and dynamics of energy consumption in general, as well as the use of individual energy resources with differentiation by countries...

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Dimension effects in the relationship between eco-innovation and firm performance: a European comparison

Madaleno, M.; Robaina, M.; Dias, Marta Ferreira; … - In: Energy reports 6 (2020) 1, pp. 631-637

This study investigates the effect of eco-efficiency actions on firm performance, considering both turnover and employment growth, in the European enterprises with different firm size classes. The sample includes 63303 firms from 13 different European Union countries. The main contributions of...

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Power system flexibility:a review

Babatunde, O. M.; Munda, J. L.; Hamam, Y. - In: Energy reports 6 (2020) 2, pp. 101-106

Power systems networks are traditionally structured and engineered to effectively accommodate the effects of uncertainty and variability as regards energy demand and availability of resources. In order to transform the present carbon-intensive electricity generation system to one driven largely...

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