Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
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- Hamburg University of Applied
Sciences (HAW) has been extensively involved in the technical research and
implementation of state-of-the-art renewable energy technologies, as well as
active involvement in many local, national and international networks and
partnership projects in the field of renewable energies and higher education
(e.g. RENET, INSPIRE, BIOCROPS-Network). HAW has established a competence
centre for renewable energies and energy efficiency (CC4E), and is a leading
institution in terms of education and raising awareness on renewable
energies.
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Research and Technology Transfer
- Applied scientific knowledge - that means applied
research at the Hamburg University od Applied Sciences and support for
companies and the society. The experience and the specific industrial
insight knowledge of our academic experts guarantees competent service. The
research of our university is carried by our professors (33% female) and
scientific coworkers. Also the posibility to carry out a PhD-thesis at our
university, - together with many national and international partners -,
demonstrates our expert knowledge. Our projects of research and development
are financed by the goverment and industrial corporations. Our funds are
charged by the European Parliament, the Hamburg Parliament, Federal
Ministries, regional and over-regional research institutions, foundations,
organisations, industrial companies. Our research and transfer centres
sketch the scientific profile of our faculty Life Sciences.
The German Parliament has decided that the contribution of renewable energy
to the total energy supply of Germany should be increases to a minimum of
50% until the year 2050.
The scientific competence for renewable energies on an industrial scale is
fully accomplished by the research and transfer centre for Renewable Energy
and Process Efficiency (REEVE). The members of the research and competence
centre are involved in teaching and research on all fields of renewable
energies:- Solar Power
- Wind Force
- Biomass (inclusive Biogas und Biofuel)
- Wastes
CC4E
- The Competence Center for Renewable Energy and
Energy Efficiency at the Hamburg university of Applied sciences
Fossil fuel resources are dwindling, dependence on imports of primary
energy sources is increasing, energy costs are rising and climate protection
goals have to be met in Germany, Europe and worldwide. The challenges
presented by climate protection and energy supply require innovative
solutions and new concepts for both renewable energy and energy efficiency
(=4E).
Hamburg university of Applied Sciences aims to develop sustainable solutions
to society`s energy problems by consistently expanding academic courses in
this field, through innovative, applicationoriented research and by means of
comprehensive transfer partnership with business enterprises and
institutions.
In the Competence Centre 4E, HAQ Hamburg aims to bundle diverse
interdisciplinary capabilities and skills in order to create broad potential
for solutions to energy problems. These capabilities , which are
already available today in the four faculties of Life Sciences and Design,
Media and Information, are to be further extended.
HAW Hamburg - the ´energetic´ university. Jelare
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Rationale
Apart from environmental benefits, renewable energies offer great potential
for the local socio-economic development in Latin America. As renewable
energies can be produced locally, they provide a wide range of local job
opportunities (from high-skilled to low-skilled labour, from high-tech to
agriculture), foster local investments and reduce the need for importing
fossil fuels.
However, the sector of renewable energies cannot develop adequately due to a
lack of expertise. Local enterprises and other public and private
institutions related to the renewable energy sector are in great need of
technical and methodological support in order to implement technologies,
strategies or political frameworks.
Due to the innovative nature of this field HEI are very important actors in
this sector, especially in terms of research as well as educating future
employees. Despite the value of the topic of renewable energies, it is not
as yet prominently featured in the curriculum of Latin American universities
(and EU universities) as it should be.
On the basis of the above needs, the Joint European-Latin American
Universities Renewable Energy Project “Fostering innovative labour
market-oriented educational & research approaches in the field of renewable
energies at Latin American and European institutes of higher education” is
being proposed as part of the ALFA programme. The purpose of the project is
not only to improve the academic quality of European and Latin American
higher education institutions, but also to strengthen their role to
contribute to economic local development and social cohesion.
Objectives and Outputs
The specific objectives of JELARE are:
- to develop and implement labour market-oriented research and educational
approaches in the field of renewable energies
- to increase the capacity of university staff to modernise their
educational and research programmes and activitie
- to strengthen the link between universities and the labour market,
business and public sector in the field of renewable energies
- to establish a long-term partnership and network between European and
Latin American universities
During the 3-year project (2009-2011) the following outputs are expected:
- Renewable energies labour market survey
(for Germany, Latvia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Guatemala)
- Teaching and research concepts for renewable energies
- Teaching and research pilot modules for renewable energies
- University staff capacity-building programme
- Recommendation report for European and Latin American universities
- International JELARE Network, with local subgroups in the partner
countries Pilot Projects
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The Small Developing Island Renewable Energy Knowledge
and Technology Transfer Network (DIREKT) is a cooperation scheme involving
universities from Germany, Fiji, Mauritius, Barbados and Trinidad & Tobago
with the aim of strengthening the science and technology capacity in the
field of renewable energy of a sample of ACP (Africa, Caribbean, Pacific)
small island developing states, by means of technology transfer, information
exchange and networking. Developing countries are especially vulnerable to
problems associated with climate change and much can be gained by raising
their capacity in the field of renewable energy, which is a key area.
Rationale
Renewable energy is of great relevance for the socio-economic development of
countries in the ACP region (particularly in small island developing states)
as well as in Europe, as to date they heavily depend on (imported) fossil
fuels to meet their energy needs. Apart from the environmental benefits and
the fact that it concretely contributes to mitigate climate change, the
local generation and use of renewable energies offer great potential for
local economic development (e.g. a wide range of local job opportunities
from high-skill to low-skill and from high-tech to agriculture) It also
fosters local investments and reduces the need for imports.
However, the sector of renewable energies cannot develop appropriately at
present, due to lack expertise and limited access to the latest technologies
and knowledge, especially in ACP Small Island Developing States (ACP-SIDS).
Due to their innovative work, universities and research institutions in ACP-SIDS
countries are very important actors in this sector, especially in terms of
research as well as in the education of future employees in this sector.
Despite the value of the topic of renewable energy, it is not yet as
prominently featured in the research and technology activities of ACP- SIDS
universities as it could have been or, indeed, as it should be. It is for
this reason that the project DIREKT will be implemented. It is a concrete
tool to foster the cause of climate change mitigation in developing
countries, by raising their capacity to develop the field of renewable
energy.
The overall objectives of the DIREKT project are:
- To strengthen the internal science and technology capacity in the field of
renewable energy of ACP-SIDS;
- To foster sustainable cooperation between the science and technology
community between the participant countries and the EU;
- To contribute to the transfer of research results on the key topic of
renewable energies, by means of the establishment of “technology transfer
centres” in the
participant countries.
In order to contribute to its overall objectives, the DIREKT project focuses
on the issue of renewable energy, which is of great relevance for the
socio-economic development of the ACP small island developing states.
Therefore, the specific objectives are:
- To increase the capacity and to improve the quality of research within the
scientific and technology community of ACP-SIDS in the field of renewable
energy as a tool
to fight climate change;
- To develop and establish a market-oriented research framework to better
capitalise upon and disseminate research;
- To strengthen the link of research communities in ACP-SIDS with the
regional markets, businesses and legislation (policy) in the field of
renewable energy.
Finally, the project will establish a long-term EU-ACP Small Island
Developing States Science and Technology Network. Regsa
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Project Introduction
The specific objectives established to develop the goal of the REGSA project
are:
- To identify and disseminate the technical and socio-economic potential of
renewable energy power generation in the target countries.
- To raise the awareness and support the regional dialogue of region public
and private key actors and decision-makers about renewable electricity
generation in the target countries.
- To support selected pilot communities in the development a implementation
of viable renewable electricity generation projects.
- To contribute to the polycentric integration of Brazil, Chile and Bolivia
as South American countries, by developing experiences which may be
replicable elsewhere in the region.
Objectives
The project REGSA – Promoting Renewable Electricity Generation in South
America aims at contributing to an increase of the renewable energy share of
the electrical power generation in Bolivia, Brazil and Chile. This sample of
South America countries shows different stages in the development of the
electrical energy generation by means of renewable energy. The activities
developed in these countries are designed to be replicable in other South
American countries.
Project Summary
REGSA aims at contributing to the increase of the use of electrical energy
obtained by means of renewable energy generation in South America as a way
to improve the environmental conditions, enhance the energy security and
alleviate the poverty of the project areas. Furthermore, it directly
supports sustainable energy options in the partner countries. To achieve
this goal it is planned to establish new electricity grids which integrate
the use of renewable energy as a source of electrical energy. These grids
are to be developed especially in rural areas. In addition, extensive
baseline studies as well as scenario building with regards to renewable
electricity generation including political, technological and socioeconomic
aspects will be carried out. Different awareness raising activities and
practical support will be given to increase planning and design of policy
frameworks. Furthermore, feasibility studies of infrastructure projects are
planned to eventually lead to an increased use of clean energy technologies.
Finally, REGSA will give direct support via feasibility study to 3 pilot
communities by means of the Pilot Action: Renewable Electricity Communities.
This will facilitate regional dialogue and capacity building which can
subsequently be used as best practice model for other regions in South
America.
Outputs and expected results of REGSA
REGSA foresees to enhance the understanding, awareness and sustainability of
the electrical energy generation by means of renewable energies amongst the
target regions.
The expected outputs are as it follows:
- Identification and dissemination of the technical and socio-economic
potential of the electrical power generation by means of renewable energy in
Brazil,
Bolivia and Chile.
- Raise awareness about renewable electricity generation and support the
regional dialogue of regional public and private key actors and
decision-makers in
this field in the target countries.
- Selection of pilot regions and support in the development and
implementation of viable renewable electricity generation projects.
- Mapping of the best- Practices form South America and EU, which will
enhance the development of regional and local initiatives to ultimately
contribute to a
better deployment of renewable energy technologies for generate
electricity.
- Support the identification of viable infrastructure projects in the field
of renewable electricity by means of the pilot-action module “Renewable
Electrical
Energy Communities”.