EU progress towards an internal electricity market is slow

Despite ambitious projections and a certain amount of effort, the EU has made slow progress towards its objective of connecting electricity markets to ensure access to cheap power for citizens and businesses, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors. Delays in coupling national power markets have piled up because of weaknesses in Read more about EU progress towards an internal electricity market is slow[…]

Partnerships for Horizon Europe: mobility, climate and energy projects

Haptic R&D Consulting SRL will participate at Partnerships for Horizon Europe: mobility, climate and energy projects Presentation of ideas and competences for project proposals, inspiring sessions and panels, and targeted 1:1 meetings for creating consortia. Are you interested in Horizon Europe Cluster 5: CLIMATE, ENERGY, MOBILITY calls? are you building a consortium to present a Read more about Partnerships for Horizon Europe: mobility, climate and energy projects[…]

Commercial UAV Expo Americas 2021

Commercial UAV Expo Americas is North America’s leading trade show and conference focusing on the integration and operation of commercial UAS with more exhibitors than any other commercial drone event. Industries covered include Construction: Drone Delivery; Energy & Utilities; Forestry & Agriculture; Infrastructure & Transportation; Mining & Aggregates; Public Safety & Emergency Services; Security and Read more about Commercial UAV Expo Americas 2021[…]

How much energy societies actually need to satisfy everyone’s most basic needs

Two fundamental goals of humanity are to eradicate poverty and reduce climate change, and it is critical that the world knows whether achieving these goals will involve trade-offs. New IIASA research for the first time provides a basis to answer this question, including the tools needed to relate basic needs directly to resource use. Researchers Read more about How much energy societies actually need to satisfy everyone’s most basic needs[…]

€385 million support for production of electricity from renewable sources in Lithuania

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a scheme to support electricity production from renewable energy sources in Lithuania. The measure, open to all types of renewable generation, will contribute to the EU environmental objectives without unduly distorting competition. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “The scheme will contribute to Read more about €385 million support for production of electricity from renewable sources in Lithuania[…]

Energy Union – the year of engagement

The Third Report on the State of the Energy Union shows that Europe’s transition to a low-carbon society is becoming the new reality on EU’s ground. Thanks to progress in 2017, the EU is on track to implement the Energy Union project and deliver jobs, growth and investments. Enabling actions are being put in place to support Read more about Energy Union – the year of engagement[…]

Energy consumption in the EU below its 1990 level

In 2015, gross inland energy consumption, which reflects the energy quantities necessary to satisfy all inland consumption, amounted in the European Union (EU) to 1 626 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe), below its 1990 level (-2.5%) and down by 11.6% compared to its peak of almost 1 840 Mtoe in 2006. Accounting for nearly Read more about Energy consumption in the EU below its 1990 level[…]

DTE Energy and Vectorform revolutionize technician training through Virtual Reality

DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) and Vectorform announced today a partnership to leverage virtual reality (VR) to advance high-consequence training. The technology allows DTE technicians to train on a number of simulated work enviornments — including how to operate at great heights, repair down wires and perform gas line shut-offs — all from the safety of their Read more about DTE Energy and Vectorform revolutionize technician training through Virtual Reality[…]