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bridges vol. 15, September 2007 / Noteworthy Information


A recent report issued by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology underlines Austria's strong position in renewable energy technologies.
ENERGIE DER ZUKUNFT -
Energy of the Future

The R&D initiative "ENERGIE DER ZUKUNFT" ("Energy of the Future") took off in June 2007. For 2007, it provides €20 million funding for ambitious projects in the area of industrial energy research. Energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, and intelligent energy systems are the core of the program that fosters the innovative power of small and middle-sized companies in the environmental and energy sector.

More information can be found at:
http://www.energiederzukunft.at/


   
In 2006, every third solar panel sold in Europe was made in Austria - an example of how technology transfer based on effective research funding in the field of sustainable energy is now paying off.

The report "Renewable Energy in Austria - market overview for 2006" shows strong increases in the sales figures of technologies related to sustainable energy - photovoltaics, solar heating, and heat pumps.

Solar thermal collectors have become an export hit: sales rose by 68 percent compared to 2005. Furthermore, there was a sizeable increase of 40 percent for heat pumps. Sales of photovoltaic equipment shot up by 102 percent - despite cut subventions under the new eco-power law and a corresponding decrease in the home market. Now 97 percent of the photovoltaic equipment is destined for export.

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