Launch: “Uganda 100 % Renewable Energy Scenario and Plan by 2050”
On Friday 9 February 2023 there will be the “Uganda 100 % Renewable Energy Scenario and Plan by 2050” launch, by UCD. The event will take place at JEEP Folkecenter’s …
Is Solar Energy the Right Technology for Denmark?
When thinking about solar energy, Denmark is not exactly the first country that comes in to mind. We normally associate sun with Italy, Greece, Spain and all the other Mediterranean countries. While that might be the case when choosing a holiday destination, it is not when it comes to energy.
New Project for Folkecenter!
We are happy to inform you that Folkecenter is now part of a new project, called “Multi-layer Governance Performance of Marine Policies” (PERMAGOV).
Summary of Folkecenter’s Activities
With the year close to an end, it is time to have an evaluation how has been 2022 for Folkecenter: busy, but also very rewarding!
EVENT 20/12: Solar Heating — Challenges and Opportunities for District Heating
NGO Ecoclub and partners conducted a number of activities related to district heating in the project Change Agents for a Green Society. Local authorities representatives are in a difficult situation …
EVENT 19/12: A Greener Ukraine with Renewable Energy after the War
While the war is unfortunately still raging, many are planning a more environmentally friendly future of Ukraine. We are planning how Ukraine’s many district heating networks can converted to renewable energy. Today, most Ukrainian district heating systems are heated with gas, a large part of which comes from Russia. It is not sustainable. On the other hand, Ukraine has large potentials for renewable energy.
”Byg din egen elregning” med Nordisk Folkecenter
Nordisk Folkecenter bød vi 45 deltagere velkommen til workshoppen ”Byg din egen elregning”. Dagen bød på oplæg om, hvordan man kan få indflydelse på sin elregning, velsmagende tapas samt spændende debatter om batterier, husstandsvindmøller, solvarme samt elbiler.
EASE-CA in Sustainable Energy News
The November edition of the Sustainable Energy News (No. 86) features the EASE-CA project in a 3-page article. The newsletter can be accessed here
COP27: Folkecenter was there (virtually)
By Daniele Pagani Over the past years, Folkecenter has been a fixed presence at the international Climate conferences (COP), organized by the UN; our representatives have joined these events since …
The smart strawbale house
Amongst the sustainable buildings at Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy we find the strawbale house which was built in 1998. The strawbale house has it’s own wind turbine, solar heating, battery bank and is filled with tech and ‘internet of things’ that makes it possible to program the house for any imaginable energy-scenario.