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  • SmarTap Water resources management

    Technology
    Electronics
    Batteries

    SmarTap has been developing a new technology for the next generation of thermostatic electronic faucets. This technology enables the user to monitor and control the water consumption in his property in real time. Shower systems based on this technology offer a unique shower experience combined with safety features and water and energy monitoring and saving capabilities. The systems supply water at the desired temperature and flow without wasting it: the shower will discharge water only at the desired temperature and flow.

  • Hybrid Technology

    Hybrid Technology
    Sectors
    Renewable energy
    Objective
    Mitigation

    Hybrid technology systems combine two or more technologies with the aim to achieve efficient systems. Possible combinations are: wind-solar photovoltaic (PV) hybrid systems, wind-diesel hybrid systems, fuel cell-gas turbine hybrid systems, wind-fuel cell hybrid systems, etc. (see the short descriptions below). Hybrid systems combine numerous electricity production and storage units to meet the energy demands of a given facility or community (Solar Energy Technologies Program, 2006).

  • Fuel cells for mobile applications

    Fuel cells for mobile applications
    Sectors
    Transport
    Objective
    Mitigation

    Fuel cells are used to produce electricity. They are considered a promising technology to replace conventional combustion engines in vehicles. Fuel cells may also replace batteries in portable electronic equipment. The most widely used types of fuel cells for mobile devices are Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cells (PEM FC) which are often used in vehicles, and Direct Methanol fuel cells, used in portable applications. PEM fuel cells use hydrogen or certain alcohols such as methanol as fuel.

  • Global Environment Centre Foundation

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    Knowledge partner
    Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Japan
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Knowledge Partner
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Renewable energy
    Energy efficiency
    Forestry
    Transport
    Waste management

    The Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) is an entity that supports the UNEP’s International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC), based in Japan.

  • Mobisol GmbH

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    Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Germany
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Renewable energy
    Energy efficiency

    Mobisol delivers a clean, affordable alternative to fossil fuels for low-income households living without reliable access to energy.

  • Development of a Recycling Process for Li-Ion Batteries

    Publication date
    Objective
    Mitigation
    Sectors
    Industry
    Waste management

    This article discusses a recycling process that is specially dedicated to portable lithium-ion batteries that combines a mechanical pretreatment with hydro- and pyrometallurgical process steps. The recovery of cobalt and of all other battery components, especially lithium, was of interest. Besides the characterisation and evaluation of all generated metallic material fractions, the focus of the research was the development of a pyrometallurgical process step in an electric arc furnace for the carbo-reductive melting of the fine fraction extracted from spent lithium-ion batteries.

  • Hybrid Electric Vehicles Technology Brief

    Publication date
    Objective
    Mitigation
    Sectors
    Renewable energy

    This document provides an overview of hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) technology, including progress, performance, cost, potential and barriers. The document discusses various business models that have been designed to encourage the deployment and use of HEVs, such as battery leasing. It also summarizes technical performance, environmental impact and cost data for various HEVs.

  • Climate change vulnerability and adaptation preparedness in Southern Africa

    Publication date
    Objective
    Adaptation
    Approach
    Community based

    This report evaluate the state of preparedness for climate change adaptation in southern Africa. It is aimed at supporting the demands of state and non-state southern African actors for climate change adaptation finance and the efficient administration of such funds. The report details the findings of a desk study evaluating the state of knowledge on climate change vulnerability and adaptation preparedness in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe currently has no specific policy responseto climate change.

  • Energy Sector Development Project

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    The objective of the Energy Sector Development Project for Tuvalu is to enhance Tuvalu’s energy security by reducing its dependence on imported fuel for power generation and by improving the efficiency and sustainability of its electricity system. This project consists of the following three components: Component 1. Renewable Energy Investments. Supply and installation, for Tuvalu Electricity Corporation (TEC), of power-generation and grid-management equipment to increase the contribution of renewable energy in Tuvalu’s hybrid generation system and to reduce diesel generation.