General Assembly 19 March 2014, 19:00, NJR, Utrecht [message_box title=”Evening details” color=”white”] Date: Wednesday 19 March 2014 Time: 19:00 Location: Nederlandse Jeugdraad, Kromme Nieuwegracht 58, Utrecht [/message_box] YES-DC announces it’s next General Assembly – time to bid the old board farewell and introduce the new board for 2014. All members
The Energy Service Company: A new way for realizing sustainable energy projects [message_box title=”Evening details” color=”white”] Date: Wednesday 22 January 2014 Time: 19:00-22:00h Location: MASKERADEZAAL**, Academiegebouw [/message_box] There are several reasons why energy projects are unsuccessful or not even realized, the main reasons is that expected energy savings or sustainable
The role of materials in the energy transition By: Mariësse van Sluisveld Energy transition or material efficiency? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that, in order to limit the effects of climate change, a reduction of 50–85 per cent in global greenhouse gas will be needed by 2050,
YES-DC CSP Event – 24 October 2013. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) is often mentioned as a promising technique to harvest solar energy. Especially for countries where solar energy is abundant, CSP could provide a cheap and reliable solution. To evaluate the different techniques and their opportunities within upcoming economies, YES-DC
YES-DC Network Event: What it takes to be a young professional in a changing world. We are not in an era of change, but in a change of era’s. The world is changing at a rapid pace, and we – students and young professionals – have to try and catch
Energy Debate #1 – ‘Our living city’ This evening is made possible by GasTerra and Quintel. [message_box title=”Evening details” color=”white”] Date: Wednesday 18 December 2013 Time: 18:30-21:45h Location: Belle van Zuylenzaal, Academiegebouw Costs: Free entrance Diner: Included[/message_box] Today the use of energy is one of the most important topics discussed
Excursion to the Eneco Trade Floor Market liberalization, the influence of renewables on energy prices, and cheap American coal. Many important developments in the energy sector come together in one important place: the trade floor. YES-DC is going to visit, together with Young Eneco, the Eneco trade floor to learn
The role of materials in the energy transition The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that, in order to limit the effects of climate change, a reduction of 50–85 per cent in global greenhouse gas will be needed by 2050, advocating a radical shift away from today’s fossil-fuel-derived economy.
Concentrated solar power Concentrated Solar Power, a term not frequently heard in the current energy landscape – yet using the perpetual source of energy coming from the sun might be a potential game changer in future energy conservation and mitigation strategies. During this evening you will be further enlightened about
The role of materials in the energy transition The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that, in order to limit the effects of climate change, a reduction of 50–85 per cent in global greenhouse gas will be needed by 2050, advocating a radical shift away from today’s fossil-fuel-derived economy.
Movie night “Into Eternity” Despite having 8 October closing in on us soon, we would like to invite any member to join us in watching the movie “Into Eternity”. During this night we will offer you the opportunity to discuss the consequences of radioactive waste – but most of all:
Concentrated Solar Power Concentrated Solar Power, a term not frequently heard in the current energy landscape – yet using the perpetual source of energy coming from the sun might be a potential game changer in future energy conservation and mitigation strategies. During this evening you will be further enlightened about
THE SHALE GAS REVOLUTION – A blessing or a curse? By: Alexandra Dumitru The exploration of unconventional energy sources such as shale gas was made possible by a new technology called hydraulic fracturing or fracking. Wide experimentation in the United States has made exploration of shale resources commercially feasible and
As an official observer organization to the UNFCCC, it is our privilige to nominate delegates to the COP 19 that will take place in Warsaw, 11-22 November 2013. The delegation will be led by Edgar Cruz, but there are many more spots open to join. If you are interested in
Details Date: 9th of July Door open: 19:00h Start of program: 19:30h Location: Academiegebouw, Domplein 29 Utrecht YES-DC’s activity on Smart Grids will be held at Tuesday the 9th of July. It is about to be an exciting evening with interesting speakers from different fields. Speakers from research and grid
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