Energy News

Welcome to Energy Dialogue 2013, 7th November

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:00:00 CEST

Maximizing the impact of KTH energy research through internal and external partnership

The Economist holds a big event at KTH

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:00:00 CET

Technology is going to change everything, again. Digitalisation has already transformed our lives but a new wave of innovation is coming that will reshape the way we live, work and consume, redefining social systems, industrial competitiveness and democracy – pushing the boundaries of what we thought possible.

IEA Review Sweden 2013 – utvärdering av svensk energipolitik

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:00:00 CET

Den internationella energiorganisationen, IEA, genomför vart femte år en ambitiös analys av energipolitiken i varje medlemsland. Rapporten om den svenska energipolitiken – In depth Review Sweden 2013 – lanseras den 5 februari av IEA:s exekutivdirektör Maria van der Hoeven under ett öppet seminarium på KTH i Stockholm. Värd för mötet är it- och energiminister Anna-Karin Hatt som tar emot rapporten och talar om energipolitikens mål och visioner.

Welcome to CIRED 2013, 10-13 June in Stockholm

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:00:00 CET

CIRED, the major International Electricity Conference & Exhibition is the leading Forum where the Electricity Distribution Community meets every two years in various venues in Europe, with a world-wide perspective and participation. The 2013 CIRED Conference is the 22nd in the series and will take place in Stockholm, at the Kistamässan in Kista.

New Record for Efficient KTH Car

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:00:00 CEST

At the Shell Eco Marathon in Rotterdam, 40 students from three KTH schools competed in a test of ultra-efficient vehicles.

Renewable Energy Research to Focus on Africa

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:00:00 CEST

In partnering with the International Renewable Energy Agency, KTH positions itself to create a range of new research and internship opportunities. Professor Mark Howells, point man for the relationship, is hoping to attract talented students looking to make real contributions to economic development and climate change mitigation at the same time they earn their degrees.

A Range Tracker for Electric Cars

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:00:00 CEST

A major shortcoming of electric cars is drivers’ uncertainty over how far the vehicle can be driven before the battery dies, a phenomenon known as “range anxiety.” But a new Web-based tool developed by KTH researchers promises to show just how far an electric car can go before the charge runs out.

BRISK Accepting Proposals for Biofuels Research

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:00:29 CEST

The KTH-led, 26-member consortium BRISK has begun accepting proposals from researchers studying improved production methods for biofuels and thermal biomass conversion. Financed by €11 million in EU research funds, the project emphasises international mobility, inviting students and professors to conduct experiments at dozens of specialised testing facilities across Europe.

Breakthrough in Artificial Photosynthesis Could Boost Solar Future

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:00:00 CEST

Researchers at the KTH Department of Chemistry have designed a molecular catalyst able to convert water into oxygen and protons at speeds similar to natural photosynthesis. The rapidly advancing field could lead to more efficient solutions for converting and storing solar energy.

KTH at Nordic Energy Outlook Conference

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:00:35 CEST

The KTH Energy Platform put the university’s research breadth on display in March at the annual Nordic Energy Outlook Conference (Energiutblick) in Gothenburg. Staged by the Swedish Energy Agency, the conference brought together producers, consumers, regulators and academics for three days of exhibitions and presentations.

Do your research create value?

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:53:48 CET

KTH Business and Community and The division for Business Development and Entrepreneurship at INDEK, KTH invites you to a workshop on how research creates value in society. The workshop is the 30th of November at 11.30 – 13.30.

Morning workshop on Clean-tech in Högdalen, Stockholm

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:04:29 CET

This is a morning workshop focused on developing a center for clean-tech in the business area close to Högdalen in Stockholm.

KTH-Sustainability is launched November 24th 13.00-19.00 – welcome to join us!

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:03:03 CET

As a step forward in KTH’s renewed efforts in the environmental and sustainability field, KTH-S was formed in spring 2011. KTH-S is the KTH council for issues regarding Environment and Sustainable Development (MHU). We are active in all three aspects of academia; research, education and collaboration with external partners. The aim is for KTH to become one of the leading academic institutes of technology in Europe within research and education in environmental and sustainability science and engineering.

Deadline for Wallenberg grant applications October 14

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:52:21 CEST

The deadline for submitting application proposals for the next round of Wallenberg grants to the Research Office is October 14.

The deadline for submitting applications for grants from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW) is February 1, and KAW now requires universities to prioritise and co-ordinate the process internally. To meet the February deadline, the Research Office is asking KTH applicants to submit their proposals in mid-October.

Discuss issues related to EU proposal writing - Weekly Thursday afternoon coffee 15h00-16h30

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:17:39 CEST

Are you writing an EU application?
Or are you thinking of starting with one?
Would you like to informally discuss with your peers any related issues, e.g., how to best choose your partners, how to best define milestones and deliverables, or how to address the “IPR” or “impact section” most appropriately?