Physical sciences, Earth sciences

How are EU-backed researchers working to make heating, cooling and electricity supply in residential buildings cheaper and more environmentally friendly? By developing innovative systems based on heat pumps with natural refrigerants and multiple renewable sources.

An EU initiative is making great strides in developing a decentralised and cost-efficient energy trading platform to create climate-friendly and sustainable urban environments.

A group of experts has identified various barriers to the execution of the ‘energy efficiency first’ principle in energy planning, policymaking and investment decisions throughout Europe.

An outdoor art exhibition displays murals painted on renovated Soviet-era buildings. The paintings’ history is displayed in Estonian and English, highlighting their relevance for both citizens and visitors.

Liquid organic hydrogen carriers are one of the most suitable options for transporting hydrogen over long distances. The HySTOC project has been using novel materials to increase their storage capacity, reduce their cost and make them even safer.

A team of EU-funded researchers has analysed the effects of climate change on air conditioning (AC) use and its inevitable impact on electricity consumption.

An EU initiative is supporting the development of an assembly solution for manufacturers of building-integrated photovoltaic (PV) panels.

Partners of an EU-funded initiative are integrating innovative technologies to recover water and minerals of sufficient purity and quality from brine for reuse in various industries.

Power suppliers, technology providers, researchers and steel industry partners have launched a pilot plant to produce hydrogen using electricity from renewables.

An EU initiative has released a report on adopted solutions and recommendations addressing environmental concerns over geothermal power production.

In a recent biofuel trial, a car reached 80 kph powered by seaweed-based fuel.

A Slovenian village has taken a major step in lowering electricity costs and tackling outages.

In our special feature on nuclear power in April 2019, we met Xiaoyang Gaus-Liu, technical coordinator of ALISA, a project that had at its heart the aim of better cementing European and Chinese cooperation in the field of nuclear safety and new research opportunities. We reconnect with her to see how she has been continuing her work over one year later.

EU-funded experts are developing circular business models for photovoltaic (PV) systems to deliver environmental, economic and user benefits.

Renewable liquid transportation fuel produced in a novel solar fuel plant in Spain promises an eco-friendly future for aviation.

A novel electrolyte may just be the solution to room-temperature rechargeable calcium (Ca) batteries. EU-funded researchers explain how.

How can people be motivated to improve their energy use? An EU-funded cross-cultural study looks into how people interact with building technologies to control their indoor environment.

At the 2019 International Water Association Resource Recovery (IWARR) Conference, over 300 experts and practitioners will present ideas and innovations to help the environment. The main focus will be on recovering resources from urban and agricultural wastewater.

An EU initiative is utilising gamification and other strategies to change energy consumption habits in buildings.

An EU initiative helps citizens engage in electricity grid expansion processes to smooth the way towards a greener economy.