Highlights
Communication on Energy Technologies and Innovation
On 2 May 2013, the Commission published a Communication setting out a strategy to enable the EU to have a world-class technology and innovation sector fit for coping with the challenges up to 2020 and beyond.
Among the measures proposed: the development of an Integrated Roadmap addressing the energy system as a whole and measures along the entire innovation chain by the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan stakeholders and the design of Action Plans with Member States...
Bridging the gaps in energy related socio-economic research – do not miss this workshop!
More than ever before, multidisciplinary responses are needed to address the crucial societal challenge of energy. This is especially true for energy research and innovation which is often perceived as purely technology-driven, whereas the economic, social and environmental aspects are equally important. This workshop will provide an ideal opportunity to discuss the added value of multidisciplinary approaches in energy research and innovation policies and to prioritize the directions for the future. More information on the EUSEW website.
Introduction
Cooking a dinner, heating a house, lighting a street, keeping a hospital open, running a factory – all these require energy. Energy is thus at the heart of everybody's quality of life and a crucial factor for economic competiveness and employment... read more
News
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17 June 2013
Events - ENSEA Networking Event - 25 June 2013, Brussels
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17 June 2013
Research Headlines - United response to nuclear safety
Radioactivity as a r...
Events
Upcoming events
18-20 June 2013
EuroNanoForum 2013
Dublin...
25 June 2013
ENSEA Networking Event
Brussels...
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Energy Research
Description
The EU supports a broad portfolio of energy technologies: from renewable energies to energy efficiency, energy networks and clean coal (CCS). This support is embedded in the policy framework of the SET-Plan.
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Nuclear Energy Research
Description
Fusion, fission and radiation protection research are managed in Europe by the Euratom framework programmes. The EC's Energy (Euratom) Directorate is also responsible for formulating policies and strategies in this field.



