Energy efficiency improvement potentials and a low energy demand scenario for the global industrial sector [PDF]
, 2014 The adoption of energy efficiency measures can significantly reduce industrial energy use. This study estimates the future industrial energy consumption under two energy demand scenarios: (1) a reference scenario that follows business as usual trends and
Graus, Wina H J +4 more
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Probing Synechocystis-arsenic interactions through extracellular nanowires
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2016 Microbial nanowires (MNWs) can play an important role in the transformation and mobility of toxic metals/metalloids in environment. The potential role of MNWs in cell-arsenic (As) interactions has not been reported in microorganisms and thus we explored ...
Sandeep Sure +5 more
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ENERGY RESOURCES DECREASE AND IT IS NECESSARY TO CONSERVE AND SAVE THEM [PDF]
Analele Universităţii Constantin Brâncuşi din Târgu Jiu : Seria Economie, 2022 Primary energy sources are realized through Romania's internal production as well as through imports. The current evolution of the world economy, European and, of course, in Romania, has determinedthe es of the heating of energy prices. In this context,
CONSTANTIN ANGHELACHE +2 more
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EPJ Web of Conferences, 2015 As energy is the main “fuel” for social and economic development and since energy-related activities have significant environmental impacts, it is important for decision-makers to have access to reliable and accurate data in an user-friendly format.
Clerici A., Alimonti G.
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Natural Gas vs. Electricity for Solvent-Based Direct Air Capture
Frontiers in Climate, 2021 Removing CO2 from the air with chemicals (Direct Air Capture, DAC) requires a significant amount of energy. Here, we evaluate the cost of co-constructing a solvent DAC process with its energy system.
Noah McQueen +4 more
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Applicability of energy saving obligations to Indian electricity efficiency efforts [PDF]
, 2014 This paper investigates end-use electricity efficiency policies and DSM related aspects within the Indian electricity sector. This work also identifies lessons for India from White Certificate schemes and Energy Saving Obligations in the UK, France and ...
Harmsen, Robert +5 more
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Applying ex post index decomposition analysis to final energy consumption for evaluating European energy efficiency policies and targets [PDF]
, 2019 This paper aims to unravel the effects of both policies and autonomous developments driving the changes of final energy consumption for the European Union (EU28) and its member states complemented with an in-depth analysis of two EU member states ...
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Energy Efficiency Improvement Potentials for the Cement Industry in Ethiopia [PDF]
, 2015 The cement sector is one of the fast growing economic sectors in Ethiopia. In 2010, it consumed 7 PJ of primary energy. We evaluate the potential for energy savings and CO2 emission reductions.
Tesema, G. +3 more
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An exploration of possible design options for a binding energy savings target in Europe [PDF]
, 2014 As Europe is not on track in meeting its 2020 energy savings target, there has been quite some debate to make the energy savings target binding instead of indicative.
Wesselink, Bart +5 more
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The German energy audit program for firms-a cost-effective way to improve energy efficiency? [PDF]
, 2012 In 2008, a program was established in Germany to provide grants for energy audits in small- and medium-sized enterprises. It aims to overcome barriers to energy efficiency, like the lack of information or a lack of capacity, and is intended to increase ...
Fleiter, Tobias +6 more
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