Energetic Algae

Programme 2007 - 2013 North West Europe

Date of latest update: 2021-04-06

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Description (EN):

Aim Energetic Algae aims to reduce CO2 emissions and dependency on unsustainable energy sources in NWE. by accelerating the development of sustainable technologies for algal biomass production. bioenergy and greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation from pilot phase to application and marketable products. processes and services. This is achieved by bundling know-how. finance and political support. The planned actions address the IVB NWE Strategic Initiative fields of action 2A) “Addressing challenges / barriers related to specific sustainable energy technologies” and 2B) “Bringing forward innovative approaches to sustainable energy promotion and management”. Why? EC legislation to increase the proportion of energy generated from renewable sources (EC Directive 2009/28/EC) provides a clear incentive for NWE to reduce its current reliance on fossil fuels. In 2008. the NWE territory accounted for > 40% of total EU27 GHG emissions (EC GHG Inventory. 2009). It is timely to develop sustainable algal biotechnologies as part of an integrated NWE strategy for bioenergy production and GHG mitigation. When considering bioenergy crops for NWE. territorial challenges are imposed by intensive land use and diverse physical environments. Algal biotechnologies address this because algae do not compete for food crop resources. can mitigate GHG’s and are adaptable to diverse environments. How? An integrated network of pilot scale algal facilities serves to develop and exchange best practices for algal biomass and bioenergy. tailored to prevailing operating conditions in NWE. Inputs from from policy makers. regulators. operators. related EC Framework projects. European biomass associations . NGOs and the public will develop a sectoral technology roadmap. An ICT decision support tool is implemented to guide sustainable expansion of the algal bioenergy sector in NWE. All outputs are publicly available during and after the project ending .

Achievements (EN):

The project Energetic Algae (ENALGAE) promotes best practice for a sustainable and viable algae industry in Europe, for example, through the advocacy of standardised methods. Micro-algae are a group of single-celled aquatic organisms capable of converting carbon dioxide, light, water and other compounds into potentially viable biomass. By culturing microalgae intensively in discrete growth chambers installed adjacent to chimney stacks, this innovative technology provides a novel approach to locking away carbon as components of living cells. The methodology has been replicate throughout North-West Europe, and it has been shown to be successful in relation to: hatchery conditions, light, water, cleaning the seaweed, successful cultures, and creating successful biomass at sea. ENALGAE’s first pilot micro-algal bacterial flocs reactor, which is located in Flanders (BE), is now a worldwide reference in the field, and NWE’s experience in coastal management cooperation has been very helpful to develop potential businesses. For instance, two of the project’s final beneficiaries are now planning to set up their own businesses in this field. The project partnership is helping them to find the best technologies and the investments they need.the local environment and communities.

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Expected Results (EN):

BAPTS will deliver an integrated package with innovative solutions for advanced PT: 1. Joint strategies for increasing modal shift to sustainable transport modes will be based on innovative multimodal concepts (WP1), incl traffic information/ management, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), also for non-motorised modes. 2. Integrated planning (transport, economy, spatial) with strong participation from stakeholders (incl citizens) will be leading to much higher quality of mobility services, more effective public transport corridors and interchanges – and strong local ownership of innovative mobility solutions (WP2). 3. “Innovation on the ground” will be complemented by “innovation of the mind”: The most effective concepts of integrated and target-group specific mobility marketing with the strongest impact on behavioural change, i.e. shift to sustainable modes, will be identified. Targeting the growing number of old people, providing accessible “mobility for all”, Mobility Scouts will be key outputs of WP3. 4. BAPTS has a strong emphasis on ICT/ ITS; outputs of WP4 include: - integrated ticketing and smart card systems, incl mobile commerce applications - innovative solutions for passenger security and dynamic travel information - advanced traffic management schemes and automatic vehicle location (AVL) 5. Through a substantial programme of transregional learning, knowledge exchange and dissemination (WP5), other stakeholders in NWE can benefit from: - demonstration site visits and staff exchanges, - targeted workshops and symposia or other events, - specific trainings for European professionals of the future, a student exchange programme.

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Partners (21)

Lead Partner: Swansea University (SU)

Address: SINGLETON PARK, SA2 8PP SWANSEA, United Kingdom

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Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR)

Name: Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR)

Address: Hofplatz 1, 18276 Gülzow, Germany

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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Name: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Address: Kaiserstrasse 12, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany

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National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG)

Name: National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG)

Address: College RoadGalway, Ireland

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Flanders Marine vzw

Name: Flanders Marine vzw

Address: Wandelaarkaai 7, 8400 OOSTENDE, Belgium

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European Biomass Industry Association

Name: European Biomass Industry Association

Address: Rue d'Arlon 63-65, 1040 Brussels, Belgium

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Ghent University (Partner drop out as of 20.12.2020)

Name: Ghent University (Partner drop out as of 20.12.2020)

Address: Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25, B-9000 Gent, Belgium

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Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen (HOWEST)

Name: Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen (HOWEST)

Address: 58, Marksesteenweg, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium

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European Industry Biomass Association STRATEGIC INITATIVE

Name: European Industry Biomass Association STRATEGIC INITATIVE

Address: Rue d'Arlon 63-65, 1040 Brussels, Belgium

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Laborelec Group GDF SUEZ (Laborelec)

Name: Laborelec Group GDF SUEZ (Laborelec)

Address: RODESTRAAT 125, 1630 LINKEBEEK, Belgium

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Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes

Name: Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes

Address: Goebenstrasse 40, 66117 Saarbrücken, Germany

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National University of Ireland Dublin, University College Dublin (NUID UCD)

Name: National University of Ireland Dublin, University College Dublin (NUID UCD)

Address: University College Dublin, BelfieldDublin, Ireland

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Centre d’Etude et de Valorisation des Algues (CEVA)

Name: Centre d’Etude et de Valorisation des Algues (CEVA)

Address: 83 presqu’ile de Pen-Lann, 22610 PLEUBIAN, France

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de stichting Stichting Dienst Landbouwkundig Onderzoek (DLO) in het bijzonder het onderzoeksinstituut Praktijkonderzoek Plant & Omgeving / Plant Research International (PPO/PRI)

Name: de stichting Stichting Dienst Landbouwkundig Onderzoek (DLO) in het bijzonder het onderzoeksinstituut Praktijkonderzoek Plant & Omgeving / Plant Research International (PPO/PRI)

Address: Edelhertweg 1, PO Box 430, 8200 AK Lelystad, Netherlands

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Queen's University Belfast (QUB)

Name: Queen's University Belfast (QUB)

Address: University Road, BT7 1NN Belfast, United Kingdom

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Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML)

Name: Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML)

Address: Prospect Place, The Hoe,, PL1 3DH Plymouth, United Kingdom

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Birmingham City University

Name: Birmingham City University

Address: Birmingham City University, City North, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2SU Birmingham, United Kingdom

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National Non-Food Crop Centre (NNFCC)

Name: National Non-Food Crop Centre (NNFCC)

Address: Biocentre, Innovation Way, Heslington,, YO10 5DG YORK, United Kingdom

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InCrops Enterprise Hub (InCrops)

Name: InCrops Enterprise Hub (InCrops)

Address: University of East Anglia (UEA), NR4 7TJ Norwich, United Kingdom

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The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)

Name: The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)

Address: Scottish Marine Institute, PA37 1QA Oban, United Kingdom

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Swansea University

Name: Swansea University

Address: SINGLETON PARK, SA2 8PP SWANSEA, United Kingdom

Legal status: n/a

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