Activities

Event report: The role of materials in the energy transition, Tue. 19 November 2013

The role of materials in the energy transition By: Mariësse van Sluisveld Energy transition or material efficiency? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that, in order to limit the effects of climate change, a reduction of 50–85 per cent in global greenhouse gas will be needed by 2050, advocating a radical shift away […]

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Event report: YES-DC CSP Event – 24 October 2013

YES-DC CSP Event – 24 October 2013. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) is often mentioned as a promising technique to harvest solar energy. Especially for countries where solar energy is abundant, CSP could provide a cheap and reliable solution. To evaluate the different techniques and their opportunities within upcoming economies, YES-DC invited two speakers: Ed Roovers,

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YES-DC Network Event: What it takes to be a young professional in a changing world – Fri. 13 December 2013 (registration opened)

YES-DC Network Event: What it takes to be a young professional in a changing world. We are not in an era of change, but in a change of era’s. The world is changing at a rapid pace, and we – students and young professionals – have to try and catch up. This YES-DC event will

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Energy Debate #1 – ‘Our living city’ Wed. 18 December 2013 (Registration opened)

Energy Debate #1 – ‘Our living city’ This evening is made possible by GasTerra and Quintel. [message_box title=”Evening details” color=”white”] Date: Wednesday 18 December 2013 Time: 18:30-21:45h Location: Belle van Zuylenzaal, Academiegebouw Costs: Free entrance Diner: Included[/message_box] Today the use of energy is one of the most important topics discussed by governments, companies, politics and

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‘The role of materials in the energy transition’, Tues. 19 November 2013 19:00-22:00h

The role of materials in the energy transition The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that, in order to limit the effects of climate change, a reduction of 50–85 per cent in global greenhouse gas will be needed by 2050, advocating a radical shift away from today’s fossil-fuel-derived economy. Moreover, modern society is continuously

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Concentrated Solar Power – Thurs 24 October 2013 19:00h (Sign-up)

Concentrated solar power Concentrated Solar Power, a term not frequently heard in the current energy landscape – yet  using the perpetual source of energy coming  from the sun might be a potential game changer in future energy conservation and mitigation strategies. During this evening you will be further enlightened about the current state of art

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SAVE THE DATE: The role of materials in the energy transition, Tues. 19 November 2013 19:00-22:00h

The role of materials in the energy transition The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that, in order to limit the effects of climate change, a reduction of 50–85 per cent in global greenhouse gas will be needed by 2050, advocating a radical shift away from today’s fossil-fuel-derived economy. Moreover, modern society is continuously

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SAVE THE DATE: Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) discussion meeting Thurs. 24 October 2013 19:00

Concentrated Solar Power Concentrated Solar Power, a term not frequently heard in the current energy landscape – yet  using the perpetual source of energy coming  from the sun might be a potential game changer in future energy conservation and mitigation strategies. During this evening you will be further enlightened about the current state of art

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SMART GRIDS | Tuesday 9 July 2013, 19:00, Academy building Utrecht (sign-up!)

Details Date: 9th of July Door open: 19:00h Start of program: 19:30h Location: Academiegebouw, Domplein 29 Utrecht YES-DC’s activity on Smart Grids will be held at Tuesday the 9th of July. It is about to be an exciting evening with interesting speakers from different fields. Speakers from research and grid operators will be represented. They

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