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Looking back on the international conference CONECT 2018

In the mid-May we had one of the most anticipated annual events - international scientific conference CONECT 2018, organized by RTU Institute of Energy Systems and Environment. The conference was attended by 80 participants from Latvia and 17 foreign countries. For two days, scientists presented their latest research at plenary sessions and posters sessions. On the third day the conference ended with a technical tour to the new biomass boiler house of AS Jurmalas Siltums and a tour through Jurmala. Below is a link to conference photo galleries. The next CONECT 2019 conference will take place in mid-May - from.

Discussion “Women in Engineering in Latvia”

The winner of the prize "RTU Scientist of the Year 2017", habilitated engineering science doctor Dagnija Blumberga with the support of the Nordic Information Center invites to the discussion "Women in Engineering in Latvia". Discussion will be held on April 10, 2018 at Āzenes iela 12/k1, room 607. The aim of the discussion is to continue the discussion started in Nordic countries on women’s role in engineering and opportunities to participate equally in development countries. The working languages of the discussion are English and Latvian. Participation in the discussion is free of charge, with prior registration HERE. AGENDA: 10:00 –.

Conference of Environmental and Climate Technologies CONECT 2017

May 10–12 CONECT 2017 took place in RTU EEF. Within these days profesors, researchers, scientists and students from 25 countries presented their publications. Participants came from various continenta and countries – South Korea, Kazahstan, Turkey, Germany, the Netherlands, Baltics and many others. 16 various topics were represented in this conference about the latest solutions, trends, novelties and technological development. The discussed and presented themes were various and related to renewable energy, smart grids, building efficiency, ecodesign, resilience, low carbon development and all linked with an aim of environmental protection and resource efficiency. The presented papers will be published in Elsevier.

Environmental Science Award 2017

Environmental Science Award 2017 was held in University of Latvia on March 24 and it was the eighth time when it happened. The aim of this event is to evaluate and appreciate teachers, scientists, non-governmental organisations for the actualising the environmental problems and promoting sustainable environmental science and education. This year, not only four already known nominations were awarded: „The new environmental scientist”, „Environment science teacher”, „Environmental activist group”, „Environment scientist and university pedagogue” but also „Bio-economy prize” was applied to an enterprise for developing an innovative product with high added value. The members of the jury from the Environmental.

Seminar “Forest resources in energy sector. Sweden’s example”

Date: Tuesday 24th of January 2017 Time: 11.00–14.00 (Registration starts at 10.30) Venue: Institute of Energy Systems and Environment, RTU, Azenes iela 12/1, Room 607 Language: Latvian and English (without translation) Within the FP7 project SIMWOOD attention has been addressed to the evaluation on innovative strategies and opportunities for increasing the use of wood logging residues in Latvia for energy utilities. The contributions of expertise from academy and energy planners from Sweden (i.e. Linnæus University and Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden) and Germany (i.e. Bavarian State Forest Institute) will be the key to initiate a new discussion toward concrete opportunities in Latvia for higher fuelwood.

Science Night in RTU IESE

On 25th September in the Science Night schoolchildren and students took part in creative workshop “Light and shadow game” where they made shadow cinema on the topic of environmental issues by using different kind of natural materials. Also they visited workshop “The development of solar photovoltaic elements”, were they made their own organic Solar photovoltaic element.

Project „Elaboration of innovative biomass gasification technology to obtain syngas”

On March 4, 2015 in cooperation with a partner – Institute of Energy Systems and Environment of Riga Technical University, company SIA “Balteneko” entered into agreement No 2/EEZLV02/14/AK/015/002 with the State Regional Development Agency on performance of the project „Elaboration of innovative biomass gasification technology to obtain syngas”. The aim of the project is to reduce impact on climate changes by constructing and demonstrating an innovative and effective low carbon dioxide technological solution (system) for biomass gasification, which includes the main equipment (gas generator) and ancillary equipment. Project is performed with the support from the financial instrument of the European.

An international seminar “Is Biotechonomy Development Attractive for Nordic Countries and Baltic States?”

In 26th April Nordic Council of Ministers in Latvia in cooperation with Riga Technical University are organizing a seminar “Is Biotechonomy Development Attractive for Nordic Countries and Baltic States”. In seminar there will be an overview about biotechonomy potential in the Baltic States and Nordic countries, System Dynamics Modelling in Bioeconomy Sector and possibilities and Potential of Conversion of Bioresources to Products, Analysis of Results of System Dynamic Modelling. Language: English and Latvian (without translation) Time and place: 11:00 – 16:30, RTU Faculty of Power and Electrical Engineering, Azenes iela 12/1, room 115 Entrance: Seminar is free of charge. The.

Study “Biotechonomy” online

Institute of Energy Systems and Environment invites everyone who is interested to participate in the online study course Biotechonomy. Biotechonomy is a story about local bioresources and technological solutions for their extraction, preparation, treatment and processing. Study course includes analysis of climate, environmental, economic and socioeconomic aspects of biotechonomy implementation. 10 video lectures will be available online from April 11 until April 22, 2016. A seminar-discussion will be held after the completion of the course on April 27 to discuss issues that have arisen or to share opinions about the course. Topics of video lectures: 1. Introduction to the study.

IESE PhD student is one of the TOP 20 Women in Business in Northern Europe!

Ginta Cimdina is well-known by the crème de la crème of European energy circles, notably because of her role as chair since 2009 of Fortum Jelgava, the Latvian district heating operator of Fortum, a large Finnish energy company, which focuses its operations in the Nordics, Baltics, Poland and Russia. Formally educated in finance and environmental sciences related to the energy industry,Ms Cimdina has more than 20 years professional experience in the energy sector. She is an active representative of Fortum in many NGOs, including the Association of District Heating Companies in Latvia and the Latvian Renewable Energy Federation. She currently.

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