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The objective of energy research under FP7 is to aid the creation and establishment of the technologies necessary to adapt the current energy system into a more sustainable, competitive and secure one. It should also depend less on imported fuels and use a diverse mix of energy sources, in particular renewables, energy carriers and non polluting sources.
NCP: Thembakazi Mali, SANEDI, Tel: +27 10 201 4782
Assistant NCP: Amanda Luxande, SANEDI, Tel: +27 10 201 4800
E-mail: energy.ncp@esastap.org.za
Growing global demand for energy to power economic development and growth demands the development of cost-effective technologies for a more sustainable energy economy for Europe (and world-wide) to ensure that European industry can compete successfully on the global stage.
The EU Member States and the European Parliament have earmarked a total of € 2.35 billion for funding this theme over the duration of FP7.
Emphasis will be given to the following activities:
- Hydrogen and fuel cells
- Renewable electricity generation
- Renewable fuel production
- Renewables for heating and cooling
- CO2 capture and storage technologies for zero emission power generation
- Clean Coal Technologies
- Smart energy networks
- Energy efficiency and savings
- Knowledge for energy policy making
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