Danube GeoHeCo intends to increase the use of one RES that is available throughout Europe with very little geographical limitations and low CAPEX: that of shallow geothermal energy (SGE) through the integration of SG solutions into existing fossil-fuel based domestic heating and cooling (HC) systems, raise awareness and enhance capacities. Hybrid HC systems are cost-efficient and easy to adapt, therefore they could foster a high-level reduction of fossil fuel consumption throughout the Danube Region and beyond. Read more…
The HyEfRe project helps with sector-coupling to replace fossil fuels with renewables by establishing green hydrogen ecosystems in eight regions. The partners foster an investment-friendly environment for renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies. They evaluate hydrogen potentials with a new model and develop and test a new tool to calculate ideal parameters for technical plants. Their action plan for policy actors will reduce regulatory barriers impeding a timely expansion of renewables and green hydrogen. Read more…
In the Eastern Danube Region, district heating and cooling (DHC) systems face several common challenges to become financially and environmentally sustainable. DHC systems and district-heated buildings are often outdated, poor and inefficient, using (primarily imported) fossil fuels. Read more…
Energy storage is key to unlocking renewable power’s full potential. Our groundbreaking project targets the critical challenge of energy storage within the Danube Region, specifically focusing on the environmental impacts of current storage methods and the need for more sustainable alternatives. Read more…
The Danube Region relies heavily on imported, fossil-fuel energy sources, which raises environmental, efficiency and security concerns. The concept of renewable energy communities (RECs) is not widely known in the region, and their operation is often hampered by legal, internal operational, infrastructural or technical barriers. Read more…
Danube Indeet will facilitate the expansion and implementation of renewable energy in the Danube region. Renewable energy expansion requires extension of the electricity grid, which often cannot be carried out at the same pace. Read more…
SMEnergy is an innovative project aimed at accelerating the transition to green energy for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Danube Region. By developing comprehensive support tools, including an Energy Transition Roadmap, a Green Energy Database and Marketplace, and Green Energy Knowledge, Operation, and Service Hubs (GEKOS), SMEnergy aims to empower SMEs to adopt sustainable energy solutions efficiently. SMEnergy uses a collaborative approach involving engaging various stakeholders in co-creating practical and scalable green energy initiatives. Read more…
