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Hansgunther Schwarz - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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bottom up estimation of industrial and public r d investment by Technology in support of policy making the case of selected low carbon energy technologies
Research Policy, 2012Co-Authors: Tobias Wiesenthal, Guillaume Leduc, Karel Haegeman, Hansgunther SchwarzAbstract:This paper discusses a bottom-up approach to estimate the level of R&D investment by Technology in areas where data are scarce. It develops a four-step methodology for the estimation of corporate R&D investments at Technology level. This approach can overcome gaps in existing data by combining publicly available information in a novel way, even though it introduces some uncertainty. This is illustrated for a set of low-carbon energy technologies that were identified as key for meeting Europe's long-term energy and climate objectives by the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan. The paper finds that the aggregated R&D investments dedicated to these technologies amounted to €3.3billion in the EU in 2007, including public funding from European Union Member States and at EU-level, and industrial research activities from companies with headquarters registered in the EU. The results allow conclusions on the European energy research policy to be drawn, such as the dominance of industrial funds, and have provided significant input to the European policy making in this field. The paper ends with suggestions on how to further enhance the accuracy of the approach and how to widen its application to other sectors.
Tobias Wiesenthal - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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bottom up estimation of industrial and public r d investment by Technology in support of policy making the case of selected low carbon energy technologies
Research Policy, 2012Co-Authors: Tobias Wiesenthal, Guillaume Leduc, Karel Haegeman, Hansgunther SchwarzAbstract:This paper discusses a bottom-up approach to estimate the level of R&D investment by Technology in areas where data are scarce. It develops a four-step methodology for the estimation of corporate R&D investments at Technology level. This approach can overcome gaps in existing data by combining publicly available information in a novel way, even though it introduces some uncertainty. This is illustrated for a set of low-carbon energy technologies that were identified as key for meeting Europe's long-term energy and climate objectives by the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan. The paper finds that the aggregated R&D investments dedicated to these technologies amounted to €3.3billion in the EU in 2007, including public funding from European Union Member States and at EU-level, and industrial research activities from companies with headquarters registered in the EU. The results allow conclusions on the European energy research policy to be drawn, such as the dominance of industrial funds, and have provided significant input to the European policy making in this field. The paper ends with suggestions on how to further enhance the accuracy of the approach and how to widen its application to other sectors.
Paris A. Fokaides - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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European smart cities: The role of zero energy buildings
Sustainable Cities and Society, 2015Co-Authors: Angeliki Kylili, Paris A. FokaidesAbstract:The European "Smart Cities & Communities Initiative" of the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) supports cities and regions in taking ambitious measures to progress by 2020 towards a 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable use and production of energy. This initiative aims to pool resources to support the demonstration of energy, transport and information and communication technologies in European urban areas. In this effort, the zero energy buildings (ZEB) are expected to play a crucial role. The main objective of this paper is to present the potential contribution of the ZEB principle towards achieving smart cities in Europe. In terms of this study, the evolution of building standards towards the ZEB concept will be presented, followed by discussions regarding the provisions of a SET-Plan smart city and the ZEB definition. Additionally, past studies discussing on the role of zero energy buildings in smart energy regions will also be reviewed. The conclusions of the analysis on the potential of ZEBs in SET-Plan smart cities will provide some useful insight towards the actions required in the building assessment methodologies' developments, in order to achieve the envisioned smart cities in Europe.
Zuguo Liu - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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abnormal epithelial differentiation and tear film alteration in pinguecula
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 2009Co-Authors: Nuo Dong, Hui Lin, Wensheng Chen, Wenjuan Qin, Luowa Quyang, Hua Wang, Zuguo LiuAbstract:National Natural Science Foundation of China [30872809, 30600697, 30572001]; National High-tech Research and Development Program 863 of China [2006AA02A131]; Science and Technology Plan of Xiamen City [3502Z20073016]
Fulvio Mulatero - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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eu research and innovation r i in renewable energies the role of the strategic energy Technology Plan set Plan
Energy Policy, 2011Co-Authors: Fernando Hervas Soriano, Fulvio MulateroAbstract:The SET-Plan established a strategy to use Research and Innovation (R&I) to green the EU energy sector while ensuring a secure supply and increasing EU competitiveness. The strategy sets clear objectives and programming Plans and takes stock of existing initiatives in the energy sector, fosters a cooperative approach to R&I, introduces a high-level steering group (the SET-Plan Steering Group) to monitor progress, creates a dedicated information system (the SETIS) to fill the void in policy information and produces estimates of financial needs over the programming period. In this respect, the SET-Plan could serve as a blueprint for R&I strategies to tackle other societal challenges. To be effective, such strategies should further clarify the hierarchy of existing objectives and instruments, introduce specific instruments to pull the demand of new technologies, strengthen links with education and training policies and formalize links with the governance structures of existing initiatives.
