| General Programme Information | ||
Country | Austria | |
Programme Name | Austrian Programme on Technologies for Sustainable Development, Sub-Programme "Energy Systems of Tomorrow" | |
Programme acronym | at:sd | |
Programme-Owner | Austrian Federal Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology | |
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Programme start date | April 2003 | |
Programme duration | 7 years | |
Programme status (planned, executed) | execution phase | |
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Objective
Strategy
Calls
Projects
Objective
"Energy Systems of Tomorrow" is a subprogram of the Austrian R&D Program on Technologies for Sustainable Development and focuses on the development of new technologies and concepts for a flexible and efficient energy system based on renewable energy sources. Furthermore, it is the intention of the subprogram to show their feasibility by realising demonstration projects. These aims are conform to the economical, strategical and political objectives of the R&D Program concerning sustainability and research. "Energy Systems of Tomorrow" fosters research and development of new concepts and technologies as well as systems innovations and strategies. Whereas, project chains that lead from basic studies or concepts to concrete technology developments to demonstration projects are particularly valuable. In this respect, demonstration projects (e.g. model systems, model regions) shall be seen as of innovationthat are able to show how strategies concerning sustainability can lead to an increase in the quality of life and economic prosperity.
Strategy
Innovations that are oriented towards sustainability can be valuable for certain areas of the Austrian economy. In order to use this potential, research and development projects are required which have the aim to result in subsequent demonstration projects. For this reason, solutions and technologies have to be developed that are markedly superior to the already existing concepts in terms of variety, multifunctionality and high adaptability. Furthermore, a systematic approach is necessary which is also open-minded with respect to the used technologies and "solutions-oriented". Innovations are required on a structural, socio-economic as well as on a technological level.
Innovations on the following levels are initiated:
- Structural level: structural changes and changes of the system, systems performance, general conditions
- Socio-economic level: changes in the user behaviour subject to knowledge, attitude and lifestyle, costs.
- Technological level: developments in key areas in consideration of the total chain of primary energy sources to the energy service.
At regular intervals calls for tenders that build up on each other shall be carried out. Basic research studies, cooperative concepts and projects in which technologies are developed shall be initiated and financed. As a result, demonstration projects such as model systems, if possible integrated into model regions, shall be developed.
Calls
1st Call for tender
In 2003 the subprogram "Energy Systems of Tomorrow" started with its first call for tenders. The design of the first call was thematically broader and had its main focus on basic studies and concepts. To some extent it already included concrete links for technological developments. However, due to intensive consulting done by the umbrella management 124 demanding and high quality projects could be submitted. Out of those the jury suggested 51 to be worth financing and they could be started in 2004. Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that the high share of project cooperation was very pleasing (on average 4 partners per project) as well as the high share of projects in cooperation with enterprises (65% of the launched projects). The effective budget of this call was 5,9 Million Euro.
2nd Call for tender
In 2005 the 2nd call was launched, it will be open till 2007. This call for tenders is structured into the following subject areas:
- Concepts for initiating and preparing model systems
- Grid-integration and management with distributed generation (renewables)
- Innovative production and service systems
- Specific demand for technology development
- Strategic accompanying projects
Projects
Project database: http://www.energiesystemederzukunft.at/projekte/index_eng.htm (in English)
Abstract Book - Finalised projects of the 1st call "Energy Systems of Tomorrow", March 2006.
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