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UGent researchers with expertise in sustainable behaviour conducted a study on the perception and acceptance of financing instruments for energy renovations in apartment buildings. The research was commissioned by the City of Ghent and conducted within the project ‘Fossielvrije appartementen’, which aims to support the transition towards fossil-free apartment buildings.  The study focused on both owner-occupiers and landlords and explored how they perceive different financing

Modelling and Experimental Study of Thermal Non-Equilibrium Two-Phase Expansion within a Free Linear Expander You are invited to join the PhD Defense of: Name : Xander van Heule Title : Modelling and Experimental Study of Thermal Non-Equilibrium Two-Phase Expansion within a Free Linear Expander Topic : In a world of rapidly increasing energy demand, renewable energy sources and improved energy efficiency play a central role in achieving a sustainable future. Many energy-conve

Dynamic Behavior of Large-Scale Vapour Compression Heat Pumps in Carnot Batteries for Grid Services You are invited to join the PhD Defense of: Name : Robin Tassenoy Title : Dynamic Behavior of Large-Scale Vapour Compression Heat Pumps in Carnot Batteries for Grid Services Topic : Renewable electricity generated by solar panels or wind turbines plays an increasingly significant role in our electricity production. As this renewable production fluctuates with the weather condit

Power Take-Off and Control for Contra-Rotating Pump-Turbines in Hydropower Storage You are invited to join the PhD Defense of: Name : Daan Truijen Title : Power Take-Off and Control for Contra-Rotating Pump-Turbines in Hydropower Storage Topic :   To further the integration of renewable energy, energy storage is becoming increasingly important. Pumped-storage hydropower is a mature technology with a long lifetime, but it is traditionally limited to mountainous regions. The Eu

UGent Researchers experienced in the promotion of sustainable behaviours and guiding society towards achieving climate neutrality,...