IEA HPP Annex 28: Test procedure and seasonal performance calculation for residential heat pumps

Test procedure and seasonal performance calculation for residential heat pumps with combined space heating and heating of tap water - IEA Heat Pump Program Annex 28

Field test of a virtual power Plant comprising 30 pellet-boiler fired micro-CHP modules

A virtual biomass plant comprising 30 micro-CHP-Modules, each of them integrated into an existing pellets-boiler in the Austrian region of eastern Styria is to be tested. The goal of this project is to gain experience and to introduce a new sustainable technology.

Integral Resource Optimisation Network - Concept

An integral control network for optimizing the resource "electrical energy". Concept for new, innovative services for the power market based on the latest advances in the field of modern information- and communication technologies.

Smart grids for a sustainable energy supply system

Current strategies and solutions energy innovation austria 2/2016

Herausgeber: BMVIT und Klima- und Energiefonds
Englisch, 8 Seiten

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In three Austrian regions, which call themselves "energy regions", the processes leading to the formulation of common visions or "leitbilder" is analysed and the impact is assessed such "leitbilder" can have on technical change on the regional scale. On this basis and with help of external consulters adapted communication and network strategies are developed and examined with regard to transferable elements.

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Construction of a local biogas grid in Güssing - Technical and economical concept for the implementation

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Polygeneration of bioethanol, biogas, electricity and heat through operating community Sun Power Plant Project GesbR.

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Energy Services as an Integral Part of the Distribution

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Active operation of electrical distribution networks with high share of decentralised power generation

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Feasibility study of innovative absorption heat pump processes

A feasibility study of innovative absorption heat pump processes for strategic orientation and further development of heat pumping technology and its applications.

Integration of renewable energy sources for district heating in cities

Portfolio of technologies and action plan for the integration of renewable energy sources for district heating in cities and for enhancing the total efficiency of the supply chain from energy input to energy service.

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Production of bioethanol in addition with heat, power and valuable byproducts

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Guideline for logistic systems and resource management for renewable resources in Burgenland

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RETRAIN - Training Network Renewable and Energy Efficiency Technologies in Buildings

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