A fost lansat un nou portal online pentru companiile din România

• energyefficientsme.eu sprijină economisirea energiei, combaterea schimbărilor climatice și crearea de rețele profesionale la nivel european
• Noul portal online a fost creat ca parte a proiectului Horizon 2020: GEAR@SME
• Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca contribuie la implementarea proiectului în România

Începând din 4.07.2022 este activ un nou serviciu online pentru întreprinderile mici și mijlocii (IMM-uri) în România: instrumente și asistență specifică pentru economisirea energiei sunt disponibile la: www.energyefficientsme.eu. Platforma sprijină, de asemenea, interacțiunea cu alte IMM-uri sau cu furnizori de servicii energetice la nivel național.

„Instrumentele și materialele disponibile în cadrul portalului pot fi utile companiilor pentru a face primii pași spre reducerea consumurilor de energie”, afirmă cercetătorii UTCN implicați în implementarea proiectului.

Portalul oferă instrumente care facilitează implementarea măsurilor de eficiență energetică la nivelul IMM-urilor, precum: monitorizarea consumurilor, efectuarea de evaluări energetice sau modele pentru contractele cu furnizori de servicii energetice. În plus, pot fi accesate exemple practice care pun în evidență efectele implementării anumitor măsuri de eficiență energetică la nivelul unei companii. În acest fel se pot afla, spre exemplu, ce investiții, perioade de rambursare și economii rezultă din instalarea unui sistem fotovoltaic pentru un IMM.

De asemenea, cei care doresc o abordare colectivă a măsurilor de eficiență energetică, precum managerii de parcuri de afaceri sau parcuri industriale, vor găsi materiale educaționale sau de informare, cu ajutorul cărora pot sprijini IMM-urile să economisească energie și să își diminueze emisiile de CO₂.

Portalul online a fost creat în cadrul proiectului Horizon 2020 GEAR@SME (www.gearatsme.eu)  și este implementat de zece parteneri din Olanda, Suedia, Germania, România, Italia și Austria. Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca, prin Centrul de Cercetare în Tranziție Energetică (EnTReC), este partener în cadrul consorțiului și responsabil pentru diseminarea acțiunilor și rezultatelor proiectului în România.

In the context of SMEmPower Efficiency H2020 project implementation (www.smempower.com)  the 2nd targeted Romanian Workshop was held on April 7, 2022 at Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. This workshop corresponds to Work Package 6 (WP6) – Institutional Dimension – Dissemination, Communication and Capitalization.

The objectives of this 2nd Workshop were: (1) to present to attendees the SMEmPower project and its actions, alongside with the current identified national barriers and the actual situation related to the implementation of energy efficiency measures in SMEs; (2) to identify mechanisms which can support SMEs towards the implementation of energy efficiency improvement actions; (3) to create the framework for discussions related to the Policy Recommendation to increase the implementation of energy efficiency measures in SMEs; (4) to create a networking opportunities for all participants; and (5) to identify suggestions for SMEmPower Efficiency sustainability.

The workshop created the framework for Romanian project partners, SMEs and policy makers to convene and exchange knowledge and experiences regarding energy efficiency actions. Participants, experts from various fields of energy sector, have shared their knowledge and exchanged different points of view. This was a very interesting open-dialogue event, offering the opportunity that all the participants express their perspectives.

The participants at the debate represented the following organizations:

• Ministry of Energy, Energy Efficiency Department
• Romanian Fund for Energy Efficiency – FREE
• North-West Regional Development Agency – RDA
• Cluj-Napoca Municipality
• Alba-Iulia Municipality
• Professional Association of Young Entrepreneurs Sibiu
• SMEs Association – IMPACT
• Romanian Green Building Council – RoGBC
• Institute for Research in Circular Economy and Environment „ERNEST LUPAN”
• Center for the Study of Democracy – “Babes-Bolyai” University
• TETAROM – Industrial Park
• Technical University of Cluj-Napoca – UTC, Structural Funds Department
• Technical University of Cluj-Napoca – UTC, Energy Transition Research Center – EnTReC

Among other very useful ideas and outputs, the generally accepted conclusion of all participants was the usefulness and necessity of such discussion meetings. These can certainly lead to constructive actions to support energy efficiency projects in all areas, not just at SMEs level.

 

A new project was approved by the European Commission (EC) to help mitigate the environmental impact of the aviation sector. hOListic Green Airport (OLGA) is based on an integrated approach and started on 1st October 2021. It will develop innovative sustainable measures for reducing both airside and landside emissions, while improving energy efficiency, air quality, biodiversity, and waste management. These solutions support the European Union’s (EU) carbon neutrality ambition and aim to improve quality of life.

In support of the EU Green Deal, several projects will be financed by the EU to facilitate the transition to low-carbon mobility and a climate-resilient society.

One of the projects that will actively contribute to this strategic objective is OLGA. Focusing on boosting environmental performance at airports from flight operations, passenger and freight, and community perspectives, OLGA is uniquely positioned to showcase innovative sustainability measures and to prove scalability and EU-wide applicability.

Four international airports and their local stakeholders are involved in the project: Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Milan Malpensa, Zagreb, and Cluj. Further roll-out of the project results will be ensured by Airport Regions Council (ARC), which is the organisation of cities and regions with an international airport on their territories. In addition, the OLGA project will connect with other EU-funded projects and initiatives focused on green aviation, boosting Europe as a pioneer in smart and sustainable mobility.

Joining forces to significantly contribute to the environmental transition of airports operations

OLGA project brings together 57 partners and associated entities which form a diverse consortium gathering a high level of experience and expertise, ranging from large and small airports, airlines and the aeronautic industry to public authorities, researchers and innovative small and medium enterprises focusing on environmental performance.

The project is led by Groupe ADP with Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport as frontrunner. Augustin de Romanet, Chairman and CEO of Groupe ADP stated that “OLGA will be a showcase of our expertise. As main worldwide airports operator, we are already involved in reducing our environmental footprint, contributing to the environmental transition of the airline industry, developing industrial and territorial ecology projects, and reducing the environmental impact of projects on a lifecycle basis.”

Air France, as a partner of the OLGA project and a pioneer in the electrification of ground support equipment fleet at the Paris airports, is a real driving force in clean energy transition and reduction of local emissions thanks to its work on optimisation of electric recharging operations, hydrogen solutions and use of sustainable aviation fuel.

With similar ambitions, Milano Malpensa Airport, part of SEA Milan Airports, will take forward the commitment to decarbonisation. Armando Brunini, CEO of SEA Milan Airports, emphasises that “OLGA drives us to accelerate our efforts on environmental sustainability. Our main focus will be the implementation of initiatives related to the use of hydrogen for both airport vehicles and for connectivity. In addition, we will develop models and solutions for the conservation of biodiversity in the areas surrounding Malpensa airport.”

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (also managed by Groupe ADP and its subsidiary TAV Airports) and Cluj Airport will be key in demonstrating the replicability of innovations implemented at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport as well as in conducting complementary demonstrations to further boost environmental performance. Huseyin Bahadir Bedir, CEO of Zagreb Airport, stated that “Zagreb Airport is committed to the efforts of applying technological solutions in business processes that will lead to the reduction of pollution and noise. This approach will directly contribute to improving the quality of life of the local and wider communities”. Cluj Airport and its local partners will also “focus on innovation mobility actions, on energy efficiency and renewable technologies for its Terminals. Smart connectivity with Cluj-Napoca city, one of the 2020 finalists of the European Capital of Innovation Award, will yield a green airport-city transformation”, explains David Ciceo, CEO of Cluj Airport.

The project also includes an Advisory Board (AB) consisting of 27 members including academia, aeronautic and mobility companies, airports, industry, and territorial administrations. The AB members are to provide feedback on project activities, share expertise, and assess project results.

A holistic approach to reduce environmental impact of aviation

With a total budget of 34 million euros, out of which 25 million euros will be granted by the European Commission over a period of 60 months, OLGA partners will seek to solve the challenge of significantly reducing the environmental impact of the air transportation sector as a whole.

It is expected that the OLGA project will rapidly achieve quantifiable advances, thus accelerating the exploitation of results. The efforts and innovative measures of OLGA will lead to CO2 reduction, air quality improvement, and biodiversity preservation, while involving the entire value chain of the aviation sector. The OLGA results will further generate positive impacts at societal, environmental and economic levels which will spread at local, national and EU scales.

 

OLGA Partners

GROUPE ADP | ADDAIR | CLUJ AIRPORT

AIR FRANCE | AIR LIQUIDE | AIRPORT REGIONS COUNCIL

AIT AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | ASSAIA INTERNATIONAL

ASSOCIATION POUR LA RECHERCHE ET LE DEVELOPPEMENT DES METHODES ET PROCESSUS INDUSTRIELS BATIRIM

BS RESONET (RESONATE MP4 Romania) | BUREAU VERITAS EXPLOITATION

CENTRO TESSILE COTONIERO E ABBIGLIAMENTO

CONSORZIO INTERUNIVERSITARIO PER L’OTTIMIZZAZIONE E LA RICERCA OPERATIVA

ECATS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION | ENGIE | ENVISA

ERICSSON NIKOLA TESLA | EUROCONTROL

UNIVERSITY OF ZAGREB, FACULTY OF TRANSPORT AND TRAFFIC SCIENCES

UNIVERSITY OF ZAGREB, FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND NAVAL ARCHITECTURE | GDi

IFP ENERGIES NOUVELLES | INFRA PLAN

INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE TURBOMOTOARE – COMOTI | ITW GSE

L-UP SAS | INTERNATIONAL ZAGREB AIRPORT | MUNICIPIUL CLUJ-NAPOCA

PARCO LOMBARDO VALLE DEL TICINO | PROAVIA | RINA CONSULTING SPA | SAFETY LINE

SERVICE TECHNIQUE DE L’AVIATION CIVILE | SMART AIRPORT SYSTEMS | SNAM

SEA MILAN AIRPORTS | TRANSDEV GROUP | UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA CLUJ-NAPOCA UNIVERSITE PARIS XII VAL DE MARNE WALTR

Third parties

BUREAU VERITAS ITALIA SPA | DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUER LUFT – UND RAUMFAHRT EV | EASA

ECOLE NATIONALE SUPERIEURE DES MINES DE PARIS | ENGIE ENERGIE SERVICES | ENGIE GLOBAL MARKETS

INEO ENERGY AND SYSTEMS | HUB ONE | IMMOBLADE | INGELUX | AIR LIQUIDE

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY | MZLZ – ZAGREB AIRPORT OPERATOR | MZLZ – GROUND HANDLING SERVICES RINA TECH UK LTD | RSB | UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI MODENA E REGGIO EMILIA

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OLGA project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement n° 101036871
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