14th European Conference (first sitting)This conference in Edinburgh was preliminary to the main conference which was held in Milan. The topics discussed in Edinburgh concerned renewable energy, whereas the main part of the conference covered the latest technology in refrigeration and air conditioning, also with a focus on renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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Latest technologies in Renewable Energy
applications in Heating and Cooling
& f u n d i n g o p p o r t u n i t i e s
to lower CO2emissions
(9.00 am - 6.00 pm) Networking Lunch: 1.00 pm - 2.00 pm Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK 21st January 2011 (for directions to Heriot-Watt University click here)
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Edinburgh, a global leader in renewable energy
CONFERENCE TOPICS INCLUDE:
Options and opportunities for individuals entering the renewable energy sector Opportunities for companies expanding in the renewable energy market Company requirements to meet CO2 emission targets Comparison and choosing between Renewable Energies Investment potential for both the economy and the environment
How to apply for grants and funding for green energy projects
CONFERENCE GENERAL INTRODUCTION: Welcome to Heriot-Watt University by the Principal Professor Steve Chapman
R. Shende, United Nations Environment Programme – UNEP D. Coulomb, IIR Member of Scottish Parliament (invited)
First Session THE NEW COMPONENTS AND EQUIPMENT IN RELATION TO ENERGY SAVING AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO CUT CO2 EMISSIONS, RESULTS AND UPDATES IN NEW SYSTEMS IN HEATING AND COOLING. CHAIRPERSONS: *Coordinators Heat Pumps - air, water and geothermal systems. Air Conditioning - innovative AC applications, energy efficiency. Biomass - use of domestic and agriculture waste. Photovoltaic - grid connection and stand alone. Thermal Solar - heating and cooling systems. Wind Power - installation and maintenance of small and big wind turbines. New technology plants, new technology energy optimization, new components for household, commercial and industrial renewable energy. New technologies in RE, process and design. New technology in insulation. Speakers: D. Coulomb International Institute of Refrigeration - S. Roaf Heriot-Watt University - A. Cavallini University of Padova - E. Macchi Politecnico of Milano - A. Pearson Institute of Refrigeration - P. Lundqvist IIR - T. Mallick, J. Wilson Heriot-Watt University - T. Muneer Edinburgh Napier University - F. Asdrubali University of Perugia - J. Taylor Artemis Mitsubishi - J. Boone Mayekawa Europe - N. Achaichia Honeywell. Open forum for debate with delegates
Second Session How to apply for grants and funding for green energy projects CHAIRPERSONS: * Coordinators New Regulations: inspections, logbook, handling components, minimum requirements for personnel, training. European certifications and licences. Issues concerning production and installation. Energy saving optimization. Energy Certification of Building. Environmental control for comfort and energy optimization. Speakers: T. Dwyer ASHRAE - A. Voigt European Partnership for Energy and Environment - G. Fox Air Conditioning and Refrigeration European Association AREA - Open forum for debate with delegates
Third Session OPEN DISCUSSION ON: ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT: EXPLORING THE LINKS WITH GND, BRIGHT PROSPECTS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY TRAINING CHAIRPERSONS: * Coordinators Discussion on energy issues in relation to renewable energies, components and plant optimization. Government subsidies - benefits for the Environment. Discussion on energy saving and maintenance. Speaker: R. Shende OzonAction Programme United Nations Environment Programme - Open forum for debate with delegates
CONCLUSIONS OF THE CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE PROSPECTIVES OF RENEWABLE ENERGIES IN HEATING AND COOLING AND THEIR ROLE IN COMBATTING CLIMATE CHANGE. S. Roaf Heriot-Watt University R. Shende OzonAction Programme United Nations Environment Programme
Organised by: United Nations Environment Programme - UNEP International Institute of Refrigeration - IIR European Energy Centre (EEC) UK Technology Education Research Rehabilitation Environment (TERRE) India Association of Refrigeration Technicians (ATF) Italy Centro Studi Galileo (CSG) Italy
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UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme, the branch of the UN which provides leadership and encourages partnerships in caring for the environment.
IIR: International Institute of Refrigeration is a scientific and technical intergovernmental organization enabling the pooling of scientific and industrial know-how in all refrigeration fields on a worldwide scale.
E.E.C.: European Energy Centre, founded and based in the United Kingdom. The E.E.C. is the answer to the lack of highly skilled and qualified technicians in the renewable energy sector both in Europe and in developing countries.
CSG: Centro Studi Galileo, established for 36 years has held thousands of training courses in energy and climatisation, organised houndreds of conferences including thirteen European Conferences on the latest energy saving technologies in climatisation; all of which identify the importance of "Getting ready for Renewable Energy - GND"
TERRE: Centre for Technology, Education, Research and Rehabilitation of the Environment, An important centre in the University city of Pune, near Mimbai, India, TERRE with the European Energy Centre launched the Green New Deal in India.
ATF: Associazione dei Tecnici italiani del Freddo - Italian Association of Refrigeration Technicians, together with CSG, ATF has the target of developing renewable energies and the GND.
GND: Green New Deal revolution, this is the development of new green technologies. Its aim is energy saving and environment sustainability. This is seen by many experts in the field as the solution to overcoming the global recession. |
