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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

        • 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

            • 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

                • 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”.