A very large percentage of the European residential building stock is ageing and does not comply with current energy … regulations. The need to complete short-term energy upgrading on these buildings in order to improve performance and meet current … regulations poses a considerable challenge. Consistent energy methodologies are needed for mass application of suitable …

direction of wave propagation below these wave breakers. This water flow can be used for energy production purposes. In this … study, the energy efficiency of the plate wave energy converter is determined experimentally. The length of the plate L=1m … submerged plate wave energy converter efficiency values were determined for 20 different conditions. It is understood that the …

available system analysis. Number of publications in biomass and conversion system (39.1%) and solar energy systems (20.0%) were …

Solar Energy Institute, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey. Average value of temperature differences between inlet and outlet of … energy consumption of the system was measured to be 8.10 kWh and 34.55% of this energy demand was provided from photovoltaic … cells. Furthermore, 65.45% of the electricity energy demand was provided from grid connection. Results are discussed and …

This paper aims at discussing the renewable energy potentials in delivering parts of the energy needs in Cameroon. The … country has an enormous renewable energy potential. The lack of clear renewable energy policy in the mix is an issue that … investors. Solar, wind and thermal energy plants are essential to meet the electrification of Cameroon. …

In this paper main aims and activity of the Polish Energy Conservation Agency are described. This Agency was … established due to new economical conditions and new energy policy in Poland. The energy situation in Poland is described with … special attention to energy efficiency and renewable energies. Some idea for future targets, cooperation and role of the …

Energy efficiency is a primary consideration when designing off-grid renewable energy systems including portable micro …-grids. This study focuses on characterizing the potential benefits associated with using energy efficient exterior area lighting … because these systems are also used to generate or store energy at renewable energy-powered micro-grids. This field …

environmentally-aware consumers become able to choose ‘green’ energy from more progressive suppliers. Friends of the Earth has …1998 is a year of considerable change and opportunity for the energy sector in the UK, with government policy reviews … will be opened up to full competition. This could boost renewable energy and the formation of Energy Services Companies as …

This study examines a sample of three Asian Development Bank (ADB) energy projects to determine how they holistically … address the energy sector challenges of the region. The paper firstly establishes four fundamental social and environmental … sustainability principles that have influenced ADB's new energy policy. These are (1) improving energy efficiency; (2) promoting …

Trends in China's energy future will have considerable consequences for both China and the global environment. Though … carbon, behind only America. China's buildings sector currently accounts for 23% of China's total energy use and is projected … to increase to one-third by 2010. Energy policy plays an important role in China's sustainable development. The purpose …