Power grids are the backbone of our society and economy. That’s why their stability is a key issue in the transformation of our energy system from large-scale power plants to many decentralized plants. One...
Sebastian Kaiser
Marek Miara
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3 Red Flags in the Clean Energy Transition calling for more Material Efficiency
The transformation of our energy system from a fossil fuel-based to renewable-based system is key to limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. However, the massive and rapid expansion of renewable...
Estelle Gervais
Sina HercegSustainability Assessment – What Is It and Why Is It Relevant?
The word “sustainability” is heard everywhere today. The term regularly comes up in political discussions, in product descriptions, in advertising and daily conversations. It is striking that the term is often used in...
Karl-Anders Weiß
How do we get more heat pumps in existing buildings?
Final episode of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings: We should have courage to bet on the right technology “The signs are unmistakable. […] the cost of inaction is — keeps mounting. […] We have to move quickly...
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Can heat pumps only be used in one- and two-family houses?
Episode 11 of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings focuses on heat pumps in multi-family houses. Heat pumps are required in multi-family houses Heat pumps have a very wide range of applications. The building...
Is it worth waiting for technological developments before switching to a heat pump?
Episode 9 of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings Whether it’s worth waiting any longer to install a heat pump depends on two considerations: Is the technology at today’s level ready for satisfactory...
Isn’t heating with heat pumps too expensive?
Episode 8 of a series on heat pumps in existing buildings with economic considerations on operating costs However ecologically sound a technology may be, it will only gain acceptance if it brings economic benefits to...
