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Trans-European Energy Networks

2016-09-15T14:15:55Z

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'''Trans-European Energy Networks (TEN-E)''' – are programmes by the EU set up for the implementation of the European Single Market. The Trans-European Networks aim at "linking island, landlocked and peripheral regions with the central regions of the community”.

European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity

2016-09-15T14:09:25Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (entsoe)''' - aims at the integration of renewable energy sources and the completion of the internal energ..."

'''European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (entsoe)''' - aims at the integration of renewable energy sources and the completion of the internal energy market in and outside the EU. Its implementation provides a good framework for coordination of development in 34 European countries, to which all 28 European Member States are also party.

European Commission

2016-09-15T14:05:12Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "The European Commission is the EU's politically independent executive arm. It is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation, and it implements the..."

The European Commission is the EU's politically independent executive arm. It is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation, and it implements the decisions of the European Parliament and the Council of the EU. It consists of a team or 'College' of Commissioners, 1 from each EU country and their president is Jean-Claude Juncker.

Connecting Europe Facility

2016-09-15T14:03:29Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)''' - is a funding programme that provides grants for “projects of common interest,” key infrastructure projects, which will help Member..."

'''Connecting Europe Facility (CEF)''' - is a funding programme that provides grants for “projects of common interest,” key infrastructure projects, which will help Member States integrate their energy markets. Introduced by the European Commission, the CEF is equipped with €50bn for the 2014-2020 period.

Prosumer

2016-09-15T14:02:24Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "Prosumers are hybrid of producer and consumer, as the name suggests, acts in both ways. Interconnected households equipped with solar panels, can generate or transform energy..."

Prosumers are hybrid of producer and consumer, as the name suggests, acts in both ways. Interconnected households equipped with solar panels, can generate or transform energy and induct it into the network. This recent development does not only mean that citizens are increasingly taking over ownership of energy policy issues, but it also enables strategies of more decentralised supply.

Powergrids

2016-09-15T14:01:46Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''Powergrids''' – are defined as the large-scale enabling technologies to transport energy from the producer to the consumer, as well as to direct and manage the energy flo..."

'''Powergrids''' – are defined as the large-scale enabling technologies to transport energy from the producer to the consumer, as well as to direct and manage the energy flow of power from one place to the other.

Supply transformation

2016-09-15T14:01:27Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "In the context of the 2030 goals, this describes the shift of traditional, fossil - fuelled supply such as coal or gas towards RES, including a transition from centralised, ol..."

In the context of the 2030 goals, this describes the shift of traditional, fossil - fuelled supply such as coal or gas towards RES, including a transition from centralised, oligarchic markets towards alternative, diversified,

decentralised, and more flexible systems with higher interconnection.

Internal Energy Market

2016-09-15T14:00:33Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "An EU-wide integrated energy market with removed barriers, open competition, and common regulation. Its implementation is subject to discussion among Member States and, albeit..."

An EU-wide integrated energy market with removed barriers, open competition, and common regulation. Its implementation is subject to discussion among Member States and, albeit a common goal in principle, positions on how to pursue market integration differ.

Transmission System Operator

2016-09-15T14:00:15Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''Transmission System Operator (TSO)''' – is an entity entrusted with transporting energy in the form of natural gas or electrical power on a national or regional level, us..."

'''Transmission System Operator (TSO)''' – is an entity entrusted with transporting energy in the form of natural gas or electrical power on a national or regional level, using fixed infrastructure such as transmission lines or windmills.

Capacity market

2016-09-15T13:59:45Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "A market scheme rewarding power generators for their potential to produce output when needed (and not only pay for actually produced power) to give incentives for otherwise un..."

A market scheme rewarding power generators for their potential to produce output when needed (and not only pay for actually produced power) to give incentives for otherwise unprofitable, though needed, power plants to be maintained operational.

Not in my Backyard Response (NIMBY)

2016-09-15T13:59:14Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''Not In My Backyard Response (NIMBY)''' – characterizes local opposition in response to proposals for e.g. new energy grids built close to people’s homes, such as windmi..."

'''Not In My Backyard Response (NIMBY)''' – characterizes local opposition in response to proposals for e.g. new energy grids built close to people’s homes, such as windmills, transmission lines or pumped hydro-storage. Also commonly referred to in the media as a „nimby “.

Strategic Power Reserve

2016-09-15T13:59:03Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "A “last reserve” of flexible, quick-to-boot power plants that ensure network stability in times of weak supply or demand peaks, caused by possible fluctuations in the rene..."

A “last reserve” of flexible, quick-to-boot power plants that ensure network stability in times of weak supply or demand peaks, caused by possible fluctuations in the renewable energy sources (RES) power generation.

Security of supply

2016-09-15T13:58:26Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "The diversification of sources and suppliers and a transformation towards more internally produced energy in order to ensure the long-term availability of cheap and abundant e..."

The diversification of sources and suppliers and a transformation towards more internally produced energy in order to ensure the long-term availability of cheap and abundant energy as well as reducing dependency on politically unreliable trading partners.

Trans-European Energy Networks

2016-09-15T13:56:53Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''Trans-European Energy Networks (TEN-E)''' – are programmes by the EU set up for the implementation of the European Single Market. The Trans-European Networks aim at "link..."

Pumped Hydro Storage

2016-09-15T13:54:19Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS)''' – is a technology that allows the storage of electricity by pumping water between two storage tanks or reservoirs at different elevations."

'''Pumped Hydro Storage (PHS)''' – is a technology that allows the storage of electricity by pumping water between two storage tanks or reservoirs at different elevations.

European Investment Bank (EBI)

2016-09-15T13:53:19Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "Not directly subordinated to the EC, but the senior actor on the matter of financing is the '''European Investment Bank''' (EIB). Its organisational structure does not permit..."

Not directly subordinated to the EC, but the senior actor on the matter of financing is the '''European Investment Bank''' (EIB). Its organisational structure does not permit European bodies to directly influence its operations, but they still have an advisory function and can give recommendations.

United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative

2016-09-15T13:51:29Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative''' (UNEP FI) was established as a platform associating the United Nations and the financial sector globally. UNE..."

'''The United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative''' (UNEP FI) was established as a platform associating the United Nations and the financial sector globally. UNEP FI tries to bring about systemic change in finance to support a sustainable world, and is highlighted in its motto: “Changing finance, financing change.” The European Investment Bank (EIB), as the largest multilateral borrower and lender by volume, provides finance and expertise for sound and sustainable investment projects which contribute to furthering EU policy objectives.

Renewable Grid Initiative

2016-09-15T13:51:20Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''The Renewables Grid Initiative''' - a collaboration of NGOs and TSOs from across Europe. It aims to promote transparent, environmentally sensitive grid development to enabl..."

'''The Renewables Grid Initiative''' - a collaboration of NGOs and TSOs from across Europe. It aims to promote transparent, environmentally sensitive grid development to enable the further steady growth of renewable energy and the energy transition.

Responsible Research and Innovation

2016-09-15T13:50:23Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''Responsible Research and Innovation''' (RRI) is research and innovation that better aligns both the process and outcome of its practice with the values, needs and expectati..."

'''Responsible Research and Innovation''' (RRI) is research and innovation that better aligns both the process and outcome of its practice with the values, needs and expectations of society. RRI is something the European Commission strives to achieve and consequently supervises, following its Horizon 2020 programme.

Project promoter

2016-09-15T13:49:26Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "A '''project promoter''' is an individual or company that helps raise money for some type of investment activity. Most often, promoters raise money for a company through offer..."

A '''project promoter''' is an individual or company that helps raise money for some type of investment activity. Most often, promoters raise money for a company through offering investment vehicles other than traditional stocks and bonds, such as limited partnerships and direct investment activities.

Low-carbon economy

2016-09-15T13:48:32Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "A '''low-carbon economy''' is an economy based on low carbon power sources that therefore has a minimal output of greenhouse gas emissions into the environment biosphere, but..."

A '''low-carbon economy''' is an economy based on low carbon power sources that therefore has a minimal output of greenhouse gas emissions into the environment biosphere, but specifically refers to the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.

European Atomic Energy Community

2016-09-15T13:47:40Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "The European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) which was founded with the purpose of creating a specialist market for nuclear power in Europe, developing nuclear energy and di..."

The European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom) which was founded with the purpose of creating a specialist market for nuclear power in Europe, developing nuclear energy and distributing it to its Member States while selling the surplus to non-Member States.

Small and medium-sized Enterprizes (SME)

2016-09-15T13:46:10Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), who account for 99% of the market, are represented through SME associations. SMEs are responsible for a substantial part of the energy con..."

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), who account for 99% of the market, are represented through SME associations. SMEs are responsible for a substantial part of the energy consumption via the buildings they utilise.

Research Executive Agency (REA)

2016-09-15T13:43:28Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''The Research Executive Agency''' (REA) is a funding body created by the European Commission to maximise the efficiency and impact of EU research and innovation programmes...."

'''The Research Executive Agency''' (REA) is a funding body created by the European Commission to maximise the efficiency and impact of EU research and innovation programmes. The Agency has no political mandate and instead focuses on managing the research proposals and funded projects. The core parts of our mission are:
*to deliver efficient and effective support to our clients, particularly applicants, beneficiaries and independent experts; and,
*to establish close contact with final beneficiaries

European Environment Agency

2016-09-15T13:43:24Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''The European Environment Agency (EEA)'''- an agency of the European Union, that aims to provide solid and independent information on the environment. Is is a major informa..."

'''The European Environment Agency (EEA)'''- an agency of the European Union, that aims to provide solid and independent information on the environment. Is is a major information source for those involved in developing, adopting, implementing and evaluating environmental policy, and also the general public. At the moment, the EEA has 33 member countries.

Greenhouse gas emissions

2016-09-15T13:33:42Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions''' – gases polluting the environment, such as CO2 and methane. Around 10% of the GHG emitted worldwide in 2012 came from the EU."

'''Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions''' – gases polluting the environment, such as CO2 and methane. Around 10% of the GHG emitted worldwide in 2012 came from the EU.

Renewable energy sources

2016-09-15T13:10:13Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "Renewable energy is derived from natural processes (e.g. sunlight and wind) that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Solar, wind, geothermal (heat from wi..."

Renewable energy is derived from natural processes (e.g. sunlight and wind) that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed. Solar, wind, geothermal (heat from within the earth), hydropower, bioenergy and ocean power are the most common sources of renewable energy.

Solar Power Europe

2016-09-15T13:08:50Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "Like EWEA, Solar Power Europe is the association of Solar Energy in Europe. The Association aims to shape the regulatory environment to promote the growing market opportunity..."

Like EWEA, Solar Power Europe is the association of Solar Energy in Europe. The Association aims to shape the regulatory environment to promote the growing market opportunity for solar in Europe.

European Wind Energy Association

2016-09-15T13:05:47Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "As the greatest association in Wind Energy in Europe and the World, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of Wind Energy in Europe. It analyses, formulates..."

As the greatest association in Wind Energy in Europe and the World, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of Wind Energy in Europe. It analyses, formulates and establishes policy positions for the wind industry and research institutions.

Eurelectric

2016-09-15T12:58:20Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "It is the union of the Electric Industry. It currently has over 30 full members operating in 32 countries that enable them to represent the common interest of the electric ind..."

It is the union of the Electric Industry. It currently has over 30 full members operating in 32 countries that enable them to represent the common interest of the electric industry at Pan-European Level. The union prioritises decarbonisation, distribution system operators and the establishment of an energy union and aims for delivering carbon neutral electricity, affordable and reliable energy and developing energy efficient energy in Europe.

National Governments

2016-09-15T12:57:24Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''National Governments''' have sovereignty on their energy policies and therefore have the role to design a national energy strategy."

'''National Governments''' have sovereignty on their energy policies and therefore have the role to design a national energy strategy.

Category:State actors

2016-09-15T12:55:48Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "Energy is a shared competence where both Member States and the EU can legislate. The EU with its institutions sets the central targets, launches initiatives on a European Leve..."

Energy is a shared competence where both Member States and the EU can legislate. The EU with its institutions sets the central targets, launches initiatives on a European Level and the European Commission’s issued Communication papers regarding both climate change and energy draw attention to the need of environmentally friendly energy production and policy paper by Directorate General for Internal Policies has seen and reported the Decentralised Energy Systems as a solution.

Micro generation

2016-09-15T12:54:38Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "The small-scale generation of heat and electric power by individuals, small businesses and communities to meet their own needs, as alternatives or supplements to traditional c..."

The small-scale generation of heat and electric power by individuals, small businesses and communities to meet their own needs, as alternatives or supplements to traditional centralised grid-connected power.

Demand response

2016-09-15T12:53:58Z

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The intentional modification of normal consumption patterns by end-use customers in response to incentives from grid operators.

Demand response

2016-09-15T12:53:46Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "the intentional modification of normal consumption patterns by end-use customers in response to incentives from grid operators."

the intentional modification of normal consumption patterns by end-use customers in response to incentives from grid operators.

Distributed Generation

2016-09-15T12:52:25Z

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The approach that employs small-scale technologies to produce electricity close to the end users of power.

Distributed Generation

2016-09-15T12:52:15Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "The approach that employs small-scale technologies to produce electricity close to the end users of power."

The approach that employs small-scale technologies to

produce electricity close to the end users of power.

Permeability

2016-09-15T12:12:53Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''Permeability''' is definded as a property of a material which allows another substance to move through it without being chemically or physically affected."

'''Permeability''' is definded as a property of a material which allows another substance to move through it without being chemically or physically affected.

Unconventional reservoirs

2016-09-15T12:11:59Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "reservoirs of low permeability which has to be mechanically stimulated in order to increase permeability and free gas for collection. Shale formations are a type of unconventi..."

reservoirs of low permeability which has to be mechanically stimulated in order to increase permeability and free gas for collection. Shale formations are a type of unconventional reservoir.

Shale gas

2016-09-15T12:11:15Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "As '''Shale gas''' is commonly understood natural gas, primarily methane, trapped in shale formations."

As '''Shale gas''' is commonly understood natural gas, primarily methane, trapped in shale formations.

Horizontal drilling

2016-09-15T12:10:29Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''Horizontal drilling''' is a type of drilling which makes it possible to reach targets inaccessible by vertical drilling and to reduce the footprint of gas field development..."

'''Horizontal drilling''' is a type of drilling which makes it possible to reach targets inaccessible by vertical drilling and to reduce the footprint of gas field developments. Can be combined with fracking.

Hydraulic fracturing - fracking

2016-09-15T12:09:41Z

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'''Hydraulic fracturing''' or '''fracking''' is a type of drilling in which rock is fractured by pressurised water containing chemicals (about 2%) and sand in order to tap oil and gas that were trapped in shale formations.

Hydraulic fracturing - fracking

2016-09-15T12:09:26Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "Hydraulic fracturing or fracking is a type of drilling in which rock is fractured by pressurised water containing chemicals (about 2%) and sand in order to tap oil and gas tha..."

Hydraulic fracturing or fracking is a type of drilling in which rock is fractured by pressurised water containing chemicals (about 2%) and sand in order to tap oil and gas that were trapped in shale formations.

Horizon 2020 work programme

2016-09-15T12:08:33Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "The Horizon 2020 work programme is an European multi-year Framework is an European multi-year Framework which, through a €77 billion budget, aims to: *reduce energy consump..."

The Horizon 2020 work programme is an European multi-year Framework is an European multi-year Framework which, through a €77 billion budget, aims to:
*reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions by means of the intelligent and sustainable use of energy
*produce electricity at low cost and low emission
*research mobile energy resources and alternative fuels
*set up a unique smart European electricity grid
*invent new greener technologies
*adopt energy innovation

Nuclear safeguards

2016-09-15T10:04:27Z

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'''Nuclear safeguards measures''' put in place by national or regional governments to ensure that nuclear materials are used only for the peaceful purposes thus complying with international obligations.

Nuclear safeguards

2016-09-15T10:04:03Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''Nuclear safeguards''' measures put in place by national or regional governments to ensure that nuclear materials are used only for the peaceful purposes thus complying with..."

'''Nuclear safeguards''' measures put in place by national or regional governments to ensure that nuclear materials are used only for the peaceful purposes thus complying with international obligations.

Nuclear safety

2016-09-15T10:03:26Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''Nuclear safety''' safe operation of nuclear power plants. It is complemented by radiation protection and radioactive waste management."

'''Nuclear safety''' safe operation of nuclear power plants. It is complemented by radiation protection and radioactive waste management.

Energy efficiency

2016-09-15T09:36:33Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "'''Energy efficiency''' the use of less energy to provide the same service or, alternatively, to the generation of more service per unit of energy used."

'''Energy efficiency''' the use of less energy to provide the same service or, alternatively, to the generation of more service per unit of energy used.

Energy mix

2016-09-15T09:34:15Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "The range of energy sources of a region – including e.g. fossil fuel, alongside nuclear and renewable energies - which depends on the availability of resources or the possib..."

The range of energy sources of a region – including e.g. fossil fuel, alongside nuclear and renewable energies - which depends on the availability of resources or the possibility of importing these.

European Neighborhood Policy

2016-09-15T09:31:30Z

EYPInfo: Created page with "Through the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) the EU works with its southern and eastern neighbours to achieve the closest possible political association and the greatest pos..."

Through the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) the EU works with its southern and eastern neighbours to achieve the closest possible political association and the greatest possible degree of economic integration. The ENP offers neighbours a privileged relationship, building upon a mutual commitment to common values. It includes political coordination and deeper economic integration, increased mobility and people-to-people contacts and involves different agreements depending on the country.