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Local Reduction of CO2 Emission
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KEMA and EU Sign Agreement
In early September, KEMA and the European Union signed an agreement to implement the ECOSTILER project. ECOSTILER will enable a substantial reduction of CO2 emission by means of renewable energy generation, energy-efficient construction and a combination of district heating and electric power generation.
The ECOSTILER project, which KEMA will manage, will take four years and is part of the EU’s Concerto program. This program serves to support local communities in developing concrete energy-saving and sustainable initiatives.
Integral Approach
One of the basic principles of the integral approach is the use of renewable energy, i.e. biomass. The type of biomass used depends strongly upon prevailing (local) conditions. Biogas, to be extracted from the sewer system, is available in many urban areas. This biomass can be combusted in special plants, but it can also be co-fired in existing waste incinerators. Moreover, energy-efficiently built houses make a substantial contribution. Optimum positioning of windows – allowing maximum incidence of sunlight –, improved insulation methods and a more economical heating system, often combined with hot water supply, makes a big difference. A combination of district heating and electric power generation is also an option.
Existing environment
In the ECOSTILER project this is done in an existing environment, which is quite unique. However, this offers promising opportunities in new construction as well, because there the network can be specifically tailored to maximize efficiency of energy supply. Integration of biomass combustion is another option in this context.
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Related link
For more information on ECOSTILER, please click the link below
Informazioni aggiuntive
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