Full Title: Science for Energy
Author(s): N/A
Publisher(s): Joint Research Centre of the European Commission
Publication Date: December 1, 2013
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Description (excerpt):
This report aims to give a comprehensive overview of the work of the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the Commission’s in-house science service, in relation to the global energy challenge. The description of the JRC’s work in this area is divided into 7 chapters. For each chapter, the detailed policy context is cited, showing clearly how and where the JRC provides its scientific and technical support to energy-related policies. Furthermore, an ample list of publications for further reading is proposed as well as useful scientific tools such as maps, energy calculators, specialised information systems and databases.
Chapters:
1. Renewable energy
2. Energy efficiency: doing more with less
3. Security of energy supply: keeping Europe’s lights on
4. Nuclear energy
5. Ensuring a safe hydrogen economy
6. Assessing the role of energy technologies
7. Energy Technology Innovation