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Workshop on Deep Decarbonization in Industry – presentations available
The process industry was in focus when 50 international experts met in Vienna for a workshop on deep decarbonization in industry 9-11 October. The slide presentations are now available. Read more »
Experts on GHG mitigation are meeting for workshop in Vienna
The main goal of the workshop is to highlight the importance of process industry in radical GHG mitigation, to point out opportunities and hurdles and to identify hotspots for further RD&D. Another key aspect will be the transferring of knowledge to strategic industrial and policy decision makers. Read more »
New paper: Designing Policies and Programmes for Improved Energy Efficiency in Industrial SMEs
In most countries, industrial small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent 95% or more of the total number of companies. Thus, SMEs, apart from using energy, are a major driver in the economy with regard to innovation, GDP growth, employment, investments, exports, etc. Despite this, research and policy activities related to SMEs have been scarce, calling for contributions in the field. Read more »
Publications
Final Report: Annex XV, Task 2 – Industrial Excess Heat Recovery
The main background to the annex is the increasing awareness about industrial excess heat as a potential resource for contributing to an improved economy and sustainability in larger systems. Groups from Austria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden have participated in Task 2. Read more »
Topic Sheet: Industrial Excess Heat Recovery – Technologies and Applications
This topic sheet covers, e.g., definitions, methods, technologies and systems, as well as suggestions for further work. It is based on the Final Report from Annex XV Phase 1, published at the IETS website in 2015. Read more »
IETS Annual Report 2018
The 2018 Annual Report from IETS is now available. The Annual report summarizes the work and progress in the IETS Annexes respectively, and includes information about special events, future plans and other highlights. Read more »
Newsletters
Newsletter – July 2019
We wish you a nice and climate friendly summer with a summary of our workshop on industrial roadmaps for GHG mitigation. Read more »
Newsletter – January 2019
"Industry is a key sector for GHG mitigation and industrial systems must reduce their GHG emissions drastically in order to meet the 1.5 degree target,” says IETS Chair Thore Berntsson. "IETS has a key role for this.” Read more »
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