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By means of press releases, news articles, experts views and press lunches ECN informs journalists of the latest news within the field of energy technology. First contact for all media is ECN press officer Florentine de Maar. You will find her by phone +31 224 564 050 en 06-1279 8123 and by mail.
29.11.2007
The potential for carbon credits from developing countries is by far not depleted after 2012. It is likely to be sufficient to help industrialised countries meet strict greenhouse gas reduction targets. Depending on important political decisions however, the potential could be smaller than...[more]
19.11.2007
Petten – The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) has developed a tool which makes it possible to estimate the maintenance costs of an –offshore- wind farm in the development stage very accurately. Although more suppliers offer software and services in this range, the ECN-software is...[more]
16.11.2007
In May 2006 an incident took place at the research location in Petten. Two employees of the Nuclear Research Group (NRG) were contaminated by a radioactive substance during activities with a fume cupboard in the radiological laboratory. Fortunately, the health risks turned out to be limited: no...[more]
08.11.2007
Econcern, the Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) and Chemfo have signed a contract to build a commercial scale torrefaction plant that will produce 2nd generation biomass-based pellets: BO2pelletsTM.[more]
07.11.2007
Major policy efforts can lead to a sustainable future in Europe
A sustainable energy system in Europe is achievable by 2050, but it will not be easy. Major shifts in the energy system are required to reduce the risks related to climate change and to guarantee the security and affordability of...[more]
07.11.2007
Major policy efforts can lead to a sustainable future in Europe
A sustainable energy system in Europe is achievable by 2050, but it will not be easy. Major shifts in the energy system are required to reduce the risks related to climate change and to guarantee the security and affordability of...[more]
07.11.2007
Petten- The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) and partners Solland Solar Energy, Limburg Development Co/LIOF and The Institute of Semiconductor Electronics (RWTH Aachen University) plan to establish a Solar Academy in Heerlen (Limburg). The academy will offer professional training...[more]