The document summarizes the results of applying the Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol to assess the Hvammur hydropower project in Iceland. The assessment was conducted over one week in May 2012 by a team of six assessors who interviewed over 50 individuals. The assessment examined the project's performance across 21 sustainability topics and provided scores and recommendations to identify opportunities to improve the project's sustainability. The objectives of applying the protocol were to benchmark the project, identify areas for improvement, and ensure transparency.
Dr. Vivek Kumar is seeking challenging assignments in research, development, and consultancy. He has over 10 years of experience in these areas and holds a Ph.D. in synthesis and evaluation of functionalized mesoporous adsorbents for carbon dioxide adsorption. He is currently a senior research scientist at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. His expertise includes carbon capture and sequestration, biomimetic carbonation, and synthesis of advanced mesoporous materials.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Pascal Mittermaier: The sustainable workplace - ...GBC Finland
Mount Sustainability advocates for businesses to be a force for good by restoring the environment, prioritizing health and well-being, and innovating sustainability practices. The document highlights resource efficiencies, measuring impacts, and increasing awareness as ways to achieve a triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial benefits. Studies show that sustainability improvements in buildings can lead to substantial cost savings, increased productivity, and better health outcomes.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Henrik Ahnström: Sustainable development deliver...GBC Finland
The document discusses how sustainable design can meet customer needs in the Social Era. It focuses on designing workplaces that appeal to millennials and increase business performance. For example, Gårda Green Tower provides modern collaborative workspaces, increased productivity, and strengthened their brand through sustainable practices like earning LEED Platinum certification. Flexible and green solutions aim to attract and retain talent while reducing costs.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] James Drinkwater - Green REbuildingGBC Finland
The European Commission, Parliament, and Council all supported increasing energy renovation of buildings but the final result still missed the 20% target. Member states are required to establish long-term strategies for investing in residential and commercial building renovation that include overviews of national building stocks, identifying cost-effective renovation approaches, policies to stimulate deep renovations, and estimates of expected energy savings. However, barriers like lack of energy literacy, concerns about comfort and appearance, and lack of awareness of programs have prevented further progress toward renovation goals.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Grensesvingen 7 - Tenant Driven Office Building ...GBC Finland
This document summarizes the redevelopment of the Grensesvingen 7 property in Oslo, Norway. Oslo Areal AS redeveloped the run-down 20,000 square meter commercial property to achieve BREEEM NOR Excellent certification and energy class A. Improvements included post-insulation of the existing facade, improvement of thermal bridges, insulation of roofs and windows, and installation of efficient ventilation, lighting, and solar control systems. These changes created a modern, flexible building with excellent working conditions that appeals to tenants and investors. The Climate and Pollution Agency was an important tenant and their focus on comprehensive environmental perspectives pushed redevelopment ambitions higher, resulting in a win-win situation.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Laura Varpasuo: Nokia green credentials: the val...GBC Finland
This document discusses Nokia's green credentials and the value of sustainable workplaces. It outlines Nokia's aims to minimize environmental impacts, ensure sound practices, and help people improve their lives with mobile technology. It also discusses how Nokia considers the environment in its facilities and across product lifecycles. Finally, it explains how eco-friendly workplaces can inspire employees and influence industry best practices through initiatives like certification, iconic green building designs, and using sensors to monitor plant growth on green roofs.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] James Drinkwater: Green REbuildingGBC Finland
The document discusses the EU Energy Efficiency Directive which requires EU countries to establish long-term renovation strategies for mobilizing investment in building renovations. It outlines the key elements the strategies must include, such as an overview of the national building stock and cost-effective renovation approaches. It emphasizes that the strategies must go beyond energy to consider resources and sustainability. National renovation strategies are an important opportunity but will require collaboration between governments and stakeholders to ensure the renovation market is scaled up successfully.
Dr. Vivek Kumar is seeking challenging assignments in research, development, and consultancy. He has over 10 years of experience in these areas and holds a Ph.D. in synthesis and evaluation of functionalized mesoporous adsorbents for carbon dioxide adsorption. He is currently a senior research scientist at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. His expertise includes carbon capture and sequestration, biomimetic carbonation, and synthesis of advanced mesoporous materials.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Pascal Mittermaier: The sustainable workplace - ...GBC Finland
Mount Sustainability advocates for businesses to be a force for good by restoring the environment, prioritizing health and well-being, and innovating sustainability practices. The document highlights resource efficiencies, measuring impacts, and increasing awareness as ways to achieve a triple bottom line of social, environmental and financial benefits. Studies show that sustainability improvements in buildings can lead to substantial cost savings, increased productivity, and better health outcomes.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Henrik Ahnström: Sustainable development deliver...GBC Finland
The document discusses how sustainable design can meet customer needs in the Social Era. It focuses on designing workplaces that appeal to millennials and increase business performance. For example, Gårda Green Tower provides modern collaborative workspaces, increased productivity, and strengthened their brand through sustainable practices like earning LEED Platinum certification. Flexible and green solutions aim to attract and retain talent while reducing costs.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] James Drinkwater - Green REbuildingGBC Finland
The European Commission, Parliament, and Council all supported increasing energy renovation of buildings but the final result still missed the 20% target. Member states are required to establish long-term strategies for investing in residential and commercial building renovation that include overviews of national building stocks, identifying cost-effective renovation approaches, policies to stimulate deep renovations, and estimates of expected energy savings. However, barriers like lack of energy literacy, concerns about comfort and appearance, and lack of awareness of programs have prevented further progress toward renovation goals.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Grensesvingen 7 - Tenant Driven Office Building ...GBC Finland
This document summarizes the redevelopment of the Grensesvingen 7 property in Oslo, Norway. Oslo Areal AS redeveloped the run-down 20,000 square meter commercial property to achieve BREEEM NOR Excellent certification and energy class A. Improvements included post-insulation of the existing facade, improvement of thermal bridges, insulation of roofs and windows, and installation of efficient ventilation, lighting, and solar control systems. These changes created a modern, flexible building with excellent working conditions that appeals to tenants and investors. The Climate and Pollution Agency was an important tenant and their focus on comprehensive environmental perspectives pushed redevelopment ambitions higher, resulting in a win-win situation.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Laura Varpasuo: Nokia green credentials: the val...GBC Finland
This document discusses Nokia's green credentials and the value of sustainable workplaces. It outlines Nokia's aims to minimize environmental impacts, ensure sound practices, and help people improve their lives with mobile technology. It also discusses how Nokia considers the environment in its facilities and across product lifecycles. Finally, it explains how eco-friendly workplaces can inspire employees and influence industry best practices through initiatives like certification, iconic green building designs, and using sensors to monitor plant growth on green roofs.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] James Drinkwater: Green REbuildingGBC Finland
The document discusses the EU Energy Efficiency Directive which requires EU countries to establish long-term renovation strategies for mobilizing investment in building renovations. It outlines the key elements the strategies must include, such as an overview of the national building stock and cost-effective renovation approaches. It emphasizes that the strategies must go beyond energy to consider resources and sustainability. National renovation strategies are an important opportunity but will require collaboration between governments and stakeholders to ensure the renovation market is scaled up successfully.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Ville Reinikainen: Renewal of Meilahti Tower Hos...GBC Finland
This document summarizes a renovation project for the Meilahti Hospital Patient Tower in Finland. It discusses that the 17-floor tower was built in 1965 and has poor energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. The renovation aims to maximize energy efficiency and IEQ. It faces challenges due to the building's concrete construction and limited space for new technical installations. The renovation will use building information modeling and energy modeling to help meet targets. Solutions include a double glass facade, improved ventilation, cooling, lighting and equipment. An innovative energy system combines solar power, ground heat/cooling, heat pumps and waste heat recycling to produce on-site energy. The renovation is expected to significantly improve IEQ and reduce CO2 emissions
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Antti Lippo - 8 Life cycle metricsGBC Finland
The document discusses key performance indicators and lifecycle metrics for measuring the sustainability of buildings. It presents 8 metrics that can be used in both the design and use phases of a building's lifecycle. The metrics include the carbon footprint of the building and actions in-use, life cycle cost, energy certificate number, indoor air class, measured energy consumption, user satisfaction, and vacant power consumption. The metrics are meant to compare sustainability in different design scenarios and to measure and monitor targets set in the design phase during use of the building.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Mikko Hyytinen: Green market study - The demand ...GBC Finland
The document summarizes the key findings of the 2012 Green Market Study conducted by Pöyry. It found that legislation, business models, technology, and knowledge are shaping green building development. Users are increasingly driving projects and valuing location/accessibility. Owners see benefits like better yields and rentability. Builders see opportunities but want more knowledge. Sustainability is important in planning but decentralized energy production faces challenges. Renovations aim for efficiency but lack knowledge. Focus is shifting to sustainable building use with user input.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Jussi LehtonenGBC Finland
Philips is a diversified health and well-being company with businesses in healthcare, consumer lifestyle, and lighting. It has over 121,000 employees worldwide generating €22.6 billion in annual sales. Philips addresses major global trends like population aging, chronic disease management, urbanization, and energy efficiency. It aims to invest €2 billion in green innovations by 2015 and double the recycling of its products. Philips is leading the transition to more sustainable LED lighting, which it expects to comprise over 80% of the lighting market by 2020.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Signe Kongebro - Design with knowledge: The exis...GBC Finland
This document discusses Henning Larsen Architects' approach to designing existing building stocks for sustainability. It notes that over half a million square meters designed in the past year achieved an energy consumption of 40 kWh/m2/yr, a 15 million kWh reduction. Case studies are presented showing light, medium, and heavy renovation strategies that achieve energy savings through geometry, location, daylighting, and replacement of existing windows. Research aims to quantify relationships between money invested per square meter and potential energy savings. The goal is to develop cities through renovations that increase building value and quality of life.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Pekka Pajakkala - Business Opportunities with Re...GBC Finland
This document discusses business opportunities in building renovations in Europe and Finland. It notes that renovations and maintenance make up 53% of the Nordic construction output. The grade for Finland's building stock ranges from 4 to 10, with apartment buildings and public buildings rated highest and production facilities rated lowest. The refurbishment needs in Finland are increasing as more buildings reach 50 years of age. Company strategies can focus on increasing renovation business to capitalize on these refurbishment needs.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Sustainable Urban Living - Case: Espoon AdjutanttiGBC Finland
The document summarizes the sustainable features of the Espoon Adjutantti residential building in Espoo, Finland. The 8-story building contains 42 apartments and an underground parking garage. It was a collaboration between Skanska, Fortum, and ABB, and aims to be energy efficient. Features include efficient ventilation, windows, appliances, and a 136m2 solar panel array that provides 30% of the building's electricity. Residents can use an electric car and chargers. The building also has advanced automation and monitoring systems to track energy usage.
This document summarizes the refurbishment of EFLA's headquarters building in Reykjavik, Iceland to make it more sustainable. The refurbishment aims for BREEAM certification and focuses on improving energy efficiency, indoor air quality, construction waste reduction, sustainable transport, and stormwater management. EFLA and the building owner REITIR worked with architects and engineers to implement solutions like efficient ventilation, low-VOC materials, electric metering, reduced parking, and bike infrastructure to create a healthier and more environmentally friendly building.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Jani Päivänen: Solar energy potential measurementGBC Finland
The document discusses a study conducted on the solar energy potential of buildings in Espoo, Finland. A collaboration between universities and engineering companies developed a computer software model called SEES (Solar Energy from Existing Structures) to analyze the solar energy potential of the 44,000 buildings across Espoo's 425 square kilometers. The SEES analysis provides users with an easy way to estimate a building's solar electricity and heat production based on location and roof attributes. The software is being developed to help consumers, building owners, urban planners and others evaluate renewable energy options and their impacts.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Ferenc Pekár: Sustainable buildings in the EU co...GBC Finland
Ferenc Pekár from the European Commission discussed sustainable buildings in the EU context at the Nordic GBC Conference in Helsinki on January 31, 2013. He outlined the EU 2020 Strategy's focus on smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The Resource Efficiency Roadmap aims to transform resource use by 2050 with 2020 milestones. Buildings account for 40% of energy use, 35% of emissions, 50% of materials and 30% of water and waste. Existing policy focuses on energy efficiency but a new Communication will take a holistic approach to sustainable buildings and remove barriers through stronger incentives and assessment frameworks. Public consultation on policy options was opening in February.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Liina Länsiluoto: Smart & sustainable student ho...GBC Finland
Hoas is working to promote smart and sustainable student housing. They are encouraging energy saving, collective gardening, and pilot projects among student tenants. Hoas is also hosting courses with Aalto University for students to provide input on renovating common spaces and designing shared kitchens in a sustainable way. Facebook is being used to better communicate with students and get their feedback on renovation projects. The goal is for students to help shape housing that meets future needs.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Sascha Haselmayer: Public procurement 2.0 - Glob...GBC Finland
The document summarizes information about Citymart.com, an online marketplace that connects city needs with technology solutions. It was founded in January 2011 and now has 30,000 users and over 1,000 showcases. Citymart.com works with 82 active cities and has helped those cities save over $100 million in acquisition costs compared to industry averages. It provides a way for cities to gain market intelligence on solutions and select relevant global solutions faster.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Aalto University - Experiences on Zero-Energy Bu...GBC Finland
The document describes two zero-energy building projects in Finland: Luukku, a student-designed wooden house that participated in the 2010 Solar Decathlon competition, and Lantti, a prototype Finnish zero-energy detached house designed for the 2020s. Luukku achieved net positive energy production through solar photovoltaic panels and solar thermal collectors. Lantti aims to be a standard detached house with an annual net zero energy balance through energy efficiency measures, own renewable energy production, and the use of sustainable materials and construction techniques. Both projects took a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to achieving very low energy use and net positive energy production.
The document summarizes Rwanda's energy sector and research interventions. It outlines Rwanda's plans to increase power generation through various renewable sources like hydropower, methane gas, geothermal, peat and solar. It also discusses ongoing and planned projects in these areas. Research interventions proposed include improving biomass cookstoves, reducing biogas construction costs, and studying peat characteristics and lake Kivu gas extraction.
The document provides an overview of global geothermal energy development by Fernando S. Peñarroyo, Director of the International Geothermal Association. It discusses the state of the geothermal marketplace, leading countries in electricity and direct use, and innovative technologies. Key points include: the IGA promotes geothermal energy development and has over 5,200 members; the top 15 electricity producing countries are led by the US, Philippines, and Indonesia; and direct use is led by China, the US, and Sweden mainly for heating applications. The document also notes impacts of the 2011 Japan earthquake on nuclear power and increased focus on renewables like geothermal.
The document provides an overview of geothermal energy education and research at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. It discusses the university and its geothermal institute, the geothermal resources and industry in New Zealand, and the training and research on geothermal energy conducted at the university, including short courses, certificate programs, and masters and PhD research focusing on topics across various disciplines related to geothermal energy.
It is important to secure sustainable metal production in the Nordic countries with a higher level of environmental awareness and safer production than in countries outside Europe and to minimize the dependence on imports from politically unstable areas without having influence on impacts on the environment.
IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute is an independent non-profit research institute established in 1966 to conduct applied environmental research and provide consultancy services. It employs around 200 experts and is divided into six units covering various environmental themes like sustainable production, climate and energy, and water. Some key ongoing projects at IVL include testing technologies for wastewater treatment intelligence at Hammarby Sjöstadsverk, a unique research and demonstration plant, and developing a wave-powered aeration pump called WEBAP to address oxygen depletion in Baltic Sea deep waters.
Hydropower projects in Nepal_Country ReportHari Shrestha
Hydropower Projects in Nepal: Status, Issues and Solutions document summarizes Nepal's hydropower potential and development status. Nepal has over 83,000 MW of hydropower potential but has only developed 851 MW so far. Key issues facing hydropower development include difficult financing, lack of coordination between agencies, transmission infrastructure challenges, and managing community expectations. The government is working to address these issues through policies supporting private investment and measures to increase local community benefits and participation in projects.
International Water Saver Environmental Services (IWSES) and 3TM International provide engineering solutions to help meet global needs for energy resources, water treatment, agriculture, and food security [1]. They have technology partners who can identify needs, design customized solutions, procure technologies, implement projects, and identify funding [2]. Their approach involves a single contractor handling both the design and construction aspects of foreign projects for simplified procurement and lower costs [3].
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Ville Reinikainen: Renewal of Meilahti Tower Hos...GBC Finland
This document summarizes a renovation project for the Meilahti Hospital Patient Tower in Finland. It discusses that the 17-floor tower was built in 1965 and has poor energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. The renovation aims to maximize energy efficiency and IEQ. It faces challenges due to the building's concrete construction and limited space for new technical installations. The renovation will use building information modeling and energy modeling to help meet targets. Solutions include a double glass facade, improved ventilation, cooling, lighting and equipment. An innovative energy system combines solar power, ground heat/cooling, heat pumps and waste heat recycling to produce on-site energy. The renovation is expected to significantly improve IEQ and reduce CO2 emissions
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Antti Lippo - 8 Life cycle metricsGBC Finland
The document discusses key performance indicators and lifecycle metrics for measuring the sustainability of buildings. It presents 8 metrics that can be used in both the design and use phases of a building's lifecycle. The metrics include the carbon footprint of the building and actions in-use, life cycle cost, energy certificate number, indoor air class, measured energy consumption, user satisfaction, and vacant power consumption. The metrics are meant to compare sustainability in different design scenarios and to measure and monitor targets set in the design phase during use of the building.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Mikko Hyytinen: Green market study - The demand ...GBC Finland
The document summarizes the key findings of the 2012 Green Market Study conducted by Pöyry. It found that legislation, business models, technology, and knowledge are shaping green building development. Users are increasingly driving projects and valuing location/accessibility. Owners see benefits like better yields and rentability. Builders see opportunities but want more knowledge. Sustainability is important in planning but decentralized energy production faces challenges. Renovations aim for efficiency but lack knowledge. Focus is shifting to sustainable building use with user input.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Jussi LehtonenGBC Finland
Philips is a diversified health and well-being company with businesses in healthcare, consumer lifestyle, and lighting. It has over 121,000 employees worldwide generating €22.6 billion in annual sales. Philips addresses major global trends like population aging, chronic disease management, urbanization, and energy efficiency. It aims to invest €2 billion in green innovations by 2015 and double the recycling of its products. Philips is leading the transition to more sustainable LED lighting, which it expects to comprise over 80% of the lighting market by 2020.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Signe Kongebro - Design with knowledge: The exis...GBC Finland
This document discusses Henning Larsen Architects' approach to designing existing building stocks for sustainability. It notes that over half a million square meters designed in the past year achieved an energy consumption of 40 kWh/m2/yr, a 15 million kWh reduction. Case studies are presented showing light, medium, and heavy renovation strategies that achieve energy savings through geometry, location, daylighting, and replacement of existing windows. Research aims to quantify relationships between money invested per square meter and potential energy savings. The goal is to develop cities through renovations that increase building value and quality of life.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Pekka Pajakkala - Business Opportunities with Re...GBC Finland
This document discusses business opportunities in building renovations in Europe and Finland. It notes that renovations and maintenance make up 53% of the Nordic construction output. The grade for Finland's building stock ranges from 4 to 10, with apartment buildings and public buildings rated highest and production facilities rated lowest. The refurbishment needs in Finland are increasing as more buildings reach 50 years of age. Company strategies can focus on increasing renovation business to capitalize on these refurbishment needs.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Sustainable Urban Living - Case: Espoon AdjutanttiGBC Finland
The document summarizes the sustainable features of the Espoon Adjutantti residential building in Espoo, Finland. The 8-story building contains 42 apartments and an underground parking garage. It was a collaboration between Skanska, Fortum, and ABB, and aims to be energy efficient. Features include efficient ventilation, windows, appliances, and a 136m2 solar panel array that provides 30% of the building's electricity. Residents can use an electric car and chargers. The building also has advanced automation and monitoring systems to track energy usage.
This document summarizes the refurbishment of EFLA's headquarters building in Reykjavik, Iceland to make it more sustainable. The refurbishment aims for BREEAM certification and focuses on improving energy efficiency, indoor air quality, construction waste reduction, sustainable transport, and stormwater management. EFLA and the building owner REITIR worked with architects and engineers to implement solutions like efficient ventilation, low-VOC materials, electric metering, reduced parking, and bike infrastructure to create a healthier and more environmentally friendly building.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Jani Päivänen: Solar energy potential measurementGBC Finland
The document discusses a study conducted on the solar energy potential of buildings in Espoo, Finland. A collaboration between universities and engineering companies developed a computer software model called SEES (Solar Energy from Existing Structures) to analyze the solar energy potential of the 44,000 buildings across Espoo's 425 square kilometers. The SEES analysis provides users with an easy way to estimate a building's solar electricity and heat production based on location and roof attributes. The software is being developed to help consumers, building owners, urban planners and others evaluate renewable energy options and their impacts.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Ferenc Pekár: Sustainable buildings in the EU co...GBC Finland
Ferenc Pekár from the European Commission discussed sustainable buildings in the EU context at the Nordic GBC Conference in Helsinki on January 31, 2013. He outlined the EU 2020 Strategy's focus on smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The Resource Efficiency Roadmap aims to transform resource use by 2050 with 2020 milestones. Buildings account for 40% of energy use, 35% of emissions, 50% of materials and 30% of water and waste. Existing policy focuses on energy efficiency but a new Communication will take a holistic approach to sustainable buildings and remove barriers through stronger incentives and assessment frameworks. Public consultation on policy options was opening in February.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Liina Länsiluoto: Smart & sustainable student ho...GBC Finland
Hoas is working to promote smart and sustainable student housing. They are encouraging energy saving, collective gardening, and pilot projects among student tenants. Hoas is also hosting courses with Aalto University for students to provide input on renovating common spaces and designing shared kitchens in a sustainable way. Facebook is being used to better communicate with students and get their feedback on renovation projects. The goal is for students to help shape housing that meets future needs.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Sascha Haselmayer: Public procurement 2.0 - Glob...GBC Finland
The document summarizes information about Citymart.com, an online marketplace that connects city needs with technology solutions. It was founded in January 2011 and now has 30,000 users and over 1,000 showcases. Citymart.com works with 82 active cities and has helped those cities save over $100 million in acquisition costs compared to industry averages. It provides a way for cities to gain market intelligence on solutions and select relevant global solutions faster.
[Nordic GBC Conference 2013] Aalto University - Experiences on Zero-Energy Bu...GBC Finland
The document describes two zero-energy building projects in Finland: Luukku, a student-designed wooden house that participated in the 2010 Solar Decathlon competition, and Lantti, a prototype Finnish zero-energy detached house designed for the 2020s. Luukku achieved net positive energy production through solar photovoltaic panels and solar thermal collectors. Lantti aims to be a standard detached house with an annual net zero energy balance through energy efficiency measures, own renewable energy production, and the use of sustainable materials and construction techniques. Both projects took a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to achieving very low energy use and net positive energy production.
The document summarizes Rwanda's energy sector and research interventions. It outlines Rwanda's plans to increase power generation through various renewable sources like hydropower, methane gas, geothermal, peat and solar. It also discusses ongoing and planned projects in these areas. Research interventions proposed include improving biomass cookstoves, reducing biogas construction costs, and studying peat characteristics and lake Kivu gas extraction.
The document provides an overview of global geothermal energy development by Fernando S. Peñarroyo, Director of the International Geothermal Association. It discusses the state of the geothermal marketplace, leading countries in electricity and direct use, and innovative technologies. Key points include: the IGA promotes geothermal energy development and has over 5,200 members; the top 15 electricity producing countries are led by the US, Philippines, and Indonesia; and direct use is led by China, the US, and Sweden mainly for heating applications. The document also notes impacts of the 2011 Japan earthquake on nuclear power and increased focus on renewables like geothermal.
The document provides an overview of geothermal energy education and research at the University of Auckland in New Zealand. It discusses the university and its geothermal institute, the geothermal resources and industry in New Zealand, and the training and research on geothermal energy conducted at the university, including short courses, certificate programs, and masters and PhD research focusing on topics across various disciplines related to geothermal energy.
It is important to secure sustainable metal production in the Nordic countries with a higher level of environmental awareness and safer production than in countries outside Europe and to minimize the dependence on imports from politically unstable areas without having influence on impacts on the environment.
IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute is an independent non-profit research institute established in 1966 to conduct applied environmental research and provide consultancy services. It employs around 200 experts and is divided into six units covering various environmental themes like sustainable production, climate and energy, and water. Some key ongoing projects at IVL include testing technologies for wastewater treatment intelligence at Hammarby Sjöstadsverk, a unique research and demonstration plant, and developing a wave-powered aeration pump called WEBAP to address oxygen depletion in Baltic Sea deep waters.
Hydropower projects in Nepal_Country ReportHari Shrestha
Hydropower Projects in Nepal: Status, Issues and Solutions document summarizes Nepal's hydropower potential and development status. Nepal has over 83,000 MW of hydropower potential but has only developed 851 MW so far. Key issues facing hydropower development include difficult financing, lack of coordination between agencies, transmission infrastructure challenges, and managing community expectations. The government is working to address these issues through policies supporting private investment and measures to increase local community benefits and participation in projects.
International Water Saver Environmental Services (IWSES) and 3TM International provide engineering solutions to help meet global needs for energy resources, water treatment, agriculture, and food security [1]. They have technology partners who can identify needs, design customized solutions, procure technologies, implement projects, and identify funding [2]. Their approach involves a single contractor handling both the design and construction aspects of foreign projects for simplified procurement and lower costs [3].
Djibouti geothermal project Reykjavik Energy InvestParti Djibouti
Reykjavik Energy is developing a 50 MW geothermal power plant project in Djibouti's Assal area. The project is currently in the feasibility study phase after an initial pre-feasibility study found geothermal potential. Key next steps include drilling 3 exploratory wells in late 2009, designing and building the power plant from 2009-2012, with electricity production expected to begin in late 2012. Financing for the feasibility study is being sought in early 2009. The project aims to utilize the area's high-temperature geothermal resources to provide a cost-competitive renewable source of electricity for Djibouti and economic benefits for investors. However, challenges include the resource and drilling risks given the high-
The document announces the GP Africa Water Conference to take place from June 12-14, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference will focus on water technology, water and sanitation, and water leakage. It provides an overview of key issues in African water management and highlights case studies of innovative solutions. Experts from various organizations will present on topics like water security, community-based water management, efficient monitoring, and financial practices. Workshops will also be held on repair vs replacement decisions and leak detection methods. The goal is to facilitate solutions-driven discussions and highlight strategies for sustainable water resource development in Africa.
Changing Local and Institutional Cultures for Sustainable Development: Update...ESD UNU-IAS
This presentation was part of the RCE Americas Meeting 2017 in Vancouver, Canada on Sustainable Communities: Exploring the Role of ESD in Development of a “Green Culture”.
The document outlines the agenda for the "Green Economy and Green Solutions" regional economic forum to be held in Dnipro, Ukraine. The agenda includes panels on the current situation and challenges of transitioning to a green economy in Ukraine, the implementation of new green technologies, and the market for green services in Ukraine. It lists over a dozen speakers that will discuss topics like renewable energy initiatives, waste management, green industrial practices, and energy efficiency projects. The all-day event aims to promote green economic development and solutions in the Dnipropetrovsk region through discussions between industry, government, and civil society representatives.
Kasthoori rangan report kerala (dilshad. school of environmental studies cusat)Dilshad P.A.
The Kasturirangan Report summarizes the findings and recommendations of the High Level Working Group on Western Ghats regarding ecologically sensitive areas. Some key points:
- The report identified about 60,000 sq km of the Western Ghats region as an Ecologically Sensitive Area based on remote sensing data at a high resolution.
- It recommended restrictions on mining, quarrying, large construction projects, and polluting industries in these sensitive areas.
- Financial incentives were proposed to encourage sustainable development practices like ecotourism in both ESAs and other parts of the Western Ghats.
- The demarcation of ESAs was meant to be fine-tuned based on feedback from
LESSONS LEARNT FROM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO RESTORE TANK CASCADESDr. P.B.Dharmasena
Presentation made at the Conference on ‘Cascade Ecology & Management – 2021’ held on 17-18 September 2021, Organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
LESSONS LEARNT FROM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS TO RESTORE TANK CASCADESDr. P.B.Dharmasena
Presentation made at the Conference on ‘Cascade Ecology & Management – 2021’
17-18 September, 2021
Organized by the Faculty of Agriculture, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. The presentation introduced a new definition for tank cascade ecology
Final reprt at ntpc vindhyanagar , singrauliDevanshu Yadav
This document provides an overview of the author's vocational training project report on thermal power plants conducted at the National Thermal Power Corporation plant in Vindhyanchal, Madhya Pradesh, India. It includes declarations, certificates, acknowledgements, contents, and 12 chapters discussing topics like the basic power plant cycle, boiler maintenance, turbine systems, efficiency improvements, and environmental management. The report aims to document the author's 45-day training experience at the NTPC plant to fulfill their industrial training program requirements.
Eco Day 2010 on the island of Gotland, Sweden was very popular with almost 1,000 attendees. The event aimed to inspire environmentally friendly living. Guest speaker Vera Simonsson discussed her expedition along Canada's Baffin Island coast. Panel debates focused on renewable energy and its effects on everyday life. Other presentations covered renewable energy, energy optimization, and fair trade.
Eco Day 2010 in Gotland, Sweden was very popular with almost 1,000 attendees. The event was organized to inspire environmentally friendly living. Guest speaker Vera Simonsson discussed her expedition along Canada's Baffin Island coast. Panel debates focused on renewable energy development and impacts on everyday life. Other presentations covered renewable energy, energy optimization, and fair trade.
Presentación sobre "Agua y Energía: Problemática y soluciones" por Tomás Sancho, Consejo Mundial de Ingenieros Civiles, en la Conferencia Anual 2014 de ONU-Agua en Zaragoza. Preparando el Día Mundial del Agua 2014: Alianzas para mejorar el acceso, la eficiencia y la sostenibilidad del agua y la energía. 13-16 de enero de 2014.
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EeMAP: Comments to Energy Efficient Mortgages - Juho Maalahti, NordeaGBC Finland
1. Commercial and residential buildings represent an important opportunity for mitigating climate change through increased energy efficiency, as they account for 40% of primary energy consumption and 30% of CO2 emissions in the EU.
2. Nordea Bank recognizes opportunities to create positive environmental impacts through green products that encourage energy efficiency and cleaner energy consumption among homeowners.
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1. Hydropower Sustainability
Assessment Protocol
Results from the Hvammur Project
Ragnheiður Ólafsdóttir
Environmental Manager
2. INDEX
About Landsvirkjun
About the Protocol
Implementing the assessment for
the Hvammur Project
Results for the Hvammur Project
Landsvirkjun s experience of the
Protocol
4. Take away message
• Founded in 1965 and owned by the
Icelandic state.
• One of 10th largest producers of
renewable energy in Europe.
• Generates electricity from:
› Hydro power sources - 96%
› Geothermal power sources - 4%
• Leading the way in research and
development on renewable energy in
Iceland.
5. Landsvirkjun
12.5 TW/h generated in 2011
Dominant electricity generator in
Iceland with a 73% market share
82% of sales to power intensive
industries
Sound financial position and a
reliable customer base
All major projects have been
successfully completed
235 employees
6. Landsvirkjun’s energy production
Laxá 28 MW
Krafla 60 MW
Bjarnarflag 3 MW
Blanda 150 MW
Fljótsdalur 690 MW
Hrauneyjafoss 210 MW
Sultartangi 120 MW Vatnsfell 90 MW
Sigalda 150 MW
Sog 90 MW
Búrfell 270 MW
Hydro power plant
Geothermal power plant
Transmission line
9. The Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol
• The Protocol was officially launched in June 2011.
• The Protocol is developed by a multi-stakeholder forum/body
with representatives from:
• Social and environmental NGOs (Oxfam, The Nature Conservancy, Transparency
International, WWF);
• Governments (China, Germany, Iceland, Norway, Zambia);
• Commercial and development banks (Equator Principles Financial Institutions
Group, The World Bank);
• The hydropower sector, represented by IHA.
10. The Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol
• The Protocol is governed by a multi-stakeholder council and managed by the
IHA.
• The Implementation of the Protocol is made possible by the assistance of EC
Life + Programme.
• The Protocol is an enhanced sustainability assessment tool used to measure
and guide performance in the hydropower sector.
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11. The Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol
• Is a framework for assessing the sustainability of hydropower projects.
• Divides hydropower sustainability into more than 20 clearly-defined
topics.
• Provides a consistent, globally-applicable methodology.
13. The Protocol’s Structure
The Protocol comprises five documents:
1. The background document
Four assessment tools for the different stages of the projects
life cycle:
2. Early Stage
3. Preparation Stage
4. Implementation Stage
5. Operation Stage
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15. How is the Protocol assessed?
An independent team of accredited assessors:
• Analyse all documentation
• Visit the site
• Conduct numerous interviews with various stakeholders
• Score each topic according to their findings
How are these issues analysed?
16. Scoring Criteria of Each Topic and Scoring
How suitable, adequate and effective is the:
Assessment
Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Outcome
Conformance/Compliance
Each topic is scored form level 1 to 5
Basic good practice = 3
Proven best practice = 5
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19. Landsvirkjun’s objectives for the assessment
of the Hvammur Project?
To identify how appropriate the Protocol is for
Landsvirkjun and Iceland.
To benchmark Landsvirkjun to international
companies.
To estimate the sustainability of the project.
To find improvement opportunities in the project
and its preparation.
To ensure transparency of the project and
engagement of stakeholders.
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21. The Assessment Process for the Hvammur Project
The assessment took place in May, 2012.
About two months of preparation – (single point
of contact + local team)
Team of six assessors (3 assessors and 3
trainees).
The assessment took one week (> 60 hours).
More than 50 individuals were interviewed.
The final report from the assessment team was
published in October, 2012.
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22. List of Interviewees
NAME COMPANY/ORGANIZATION
Njörður Geirdal Hvammur Ragnheiður Ólafssdóttir Landsvirkjun
Gunnsteinn R. Ómarsson Rangárþing ytra Municipality Magnús Þór Gylfason Landsvirkjun
Ásgeir Jónsson Steinsholt sf. Jakob Gunnarsson Planning Agency
Náttúruverndarsamtök Suðurlands (NGO - Masterplan for energy and natural conversation
Environmental Organization for the south part of Svanfríður I. Jónasdóttir (Rammaáætlun.is)
Ingibjörg Elsa Björnsdóttir Iceland) Masterplan for energy and natural conversation
Sól á Suðurlandi (NGO-Local Environmental Sveinbjörn Björnsson (Rammaáætlun.is)
Guðfinnur Jakobsson Organization) Guðni Jóhannesson National Energy Authority
Magnús Jóhannsson Institute of Freshwater Fisheries Úlfar Linnet Landsvirkjun
Sigurður Guðjónsson Institute of Freshwater Fisheries Kristján M. Sigurjónsson Verkís consulting engineers
Helgi Jóhannesson Landsvirkjun Jón Sveinsson Landsvirkjun
Einar M. Júlíusson Mannvit consulting engineers Ísleifur Tómasson Electricians' Union of Iceland (RSÍ)
Sveinn Kári Valdimarsson Landsvirkjun Kristján Þórður Snæbjarnarson Electricians' Union of Iceland (RSÍ)
Oddur Bjarnason Thjórsá Angling Club Halldór Grönvöld Icelandic Labour Union
Kristófer Tómasson Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur Municipality Pétur Pétursson Landsvirkjun
Hermann Sigurðsson Ístak - Búðarháls Kristján Gunnarsson Landsvirkjun
Páll Eggertsson Ístak - Búðarháls Ragna Árnadóttir Landsvirkjun
Sveinn Fjeldsted Ístak - Búðarháls Hörn Hrafnsdóttir Verkís consulting engineers
Ásborg Arnþórsdóttir Tourist Association west of Thjórsá Edvard Guðnason Landsvirkjun
Kristinn Eiríksson Landsvirkjun Stella Marta Jónsdóttir Landsvirkjun
Kristján Kristinsson Landsvirkjun Former Employee of Almenna Verkfræðistofan
Jóhann Þórsson Soil Conservation Service of Iceland Sigmundur Einarsson consultancy/Icelandic Institute of Natural History
Helgi Bjarnason Landsvirkjun Einar Mathiesen Landsvirkjun
Sigurður H. Magnússon Icelandic Institute of Natural History Rögnvaldur Ólafsson Civil Protection in Iceland
Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson Landvernd, Icelandic Environment Association (NGO) Jórunn Harðardóttir Icaland Meterological Office
Landvernd, Icelandic Environmental Association Árni Snorrason Iceland Meterological Office
Helga Ögmundardóttir (NGO) Eggert Guðjónsson Landsvirkjun
Kristinn Magnússon The Archaeological Heritage Agency of Iceland Kristján Skarphéðinsson Minister of Industry
Bjarni F. Einarsson The Archaeological Office Guðlaugur Þórarinsson Landsvirkjun
Orri Vigfússon North Atlantic Salmon Fund Euler Hermes and Exportkreditgarantien der
Helgi Jensson The Environment Agency of Iceland Pablo von Waldenfels Bundesrepublik Deutschland
Ólafur A. Jónsson The Environment Agency of Iceland Andreas Hutzler Voith/Euler - Export Credits
Dóra Hjálmarsdóttir Verkís consulting engineers Ármann Jónsson Landsvirkjun
Guðmundur S. Pétursson Landsvirkjun
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24. Results for the Hvammur Project
The assessment covered 21 out of 23 possible topics:
For 12 topics the project met a score of 5; Proven best practice.
For 4 topics the project met a score of 4; One gap from best proven
practice.
For 4 topics the project met a score of 3; Basic good practice.
For 1 topic the project met a score of 2; One gap form basic good practice.
Each topic is scored form level 1 to 5:
Basic good practice = 3
Proven best practice = 5
26. The Results for Hvammur
Confirmed that the project had
been successfully implemented;
especially for:
• Technical- and economical
preparation - Topics based on
hydropower knowhow.
• Public Health and topics based on
the Nordic Welfare System.
• Labour & working Conditions and
topics based on certification e.g.
ISO-14001, IS0-9001 and OHSAS
18001.
27. Confirmed low scores on issues that have
been problematic:
Communication & Consultation:
• Absence of a planned approach to
communications, which would
establish a foundation for good
stakeholder relations throughout the
project lifetime.
• Poses a significant risk to the project
and Landsvirkjun.
Brought an awareness of a variety
of factors not considered before;
For instance, the importance of the
effects of invasive species, etc.
29. Landsvirkjun’s experience of the Protocol
• It is comprehensive and sensitive to
the issues unique to each site and
location.
• It is an evaluation that seeks out the
perspective of all parties involved
directly or indirectly, ensuring
equality at every level.
30. Landsvirkjun’s experience of the Protocol
• It insists that those responsible for
the project maintain open, effective
and constant communication with
government institutions as well as
the local community and investors.
• It creates a strict framework for
acceptable working methods and
requires the regular re-assessment
and updating of project plans and
schedules.
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