Newsletter no. February 2014
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Scouting news for innovation
Innovation Convention 2014 The Innovation Convention will take place on 10-11 march 2014 in Brussels (Belgium). The event is built within the Innovation Union flagship initiative, the EU strategy which aims at promoting a research and innovation-friendly ecosystem all across the Europe. The conference Source: ec.europa.eu will provide an opportunity to discuss about innovation with business leaders, researchers and policy makers, but also to share experience and gain inspiration from great showcases. Living labs shaping the cities and regions of the future, creativity and social innovation, a citizen-centric governance to provide better services, and big data will be some of the topics discussed during the congress.
SMART ENERGY
The section presents some latest innovative solutions (i.e. smart window and paper solar cell), as well as relevant initiatives (i.e. a UE project for intelligent energy and the US first electric highway). It also shows the results of some recent surveys on smart grid and energy efficiency. Finally it deals with new investments on renewable energies in Italy.
SMART CITY
The smart city page provides an overview of some new UE and local regulations. The section also focuses on the use of social media data and a Web platform in support of sustainability and urban development. Moreover you can read about the Internet of Things and get a snapshot of the IDC's predictions for 2014 in the field of smart cities.
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Get some news on innovative products and solutions for the healthcare sector, as a wristband for controlling electronics via bluetooth, and a pill-sized camera to be used for colonoscopy. This page also focuses on the use of the Microsoft Kinect to improve rehabilitation and describes new players entering the market. Finally the section deals with telehealth and telemedicine.
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Smart ENERGY Technologies and applications for future energy-related processes
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Smart Windows To Cut Energy Use in Buildings by 20% A consortium of European SMEs launched a high-performance window, which is effectively a passive heat recovery ventilation system. The so-called Climawin technology will be available across Europe by late 2014. A Snapshot of Smart Grids Achievements in Italy The last RSE's analysis provides a brief overview of the renewables integration level in Italy and some main smart grid projects. It also presents statistics about transmission and distribution energy networks, EV public charging stations, and smart meters installed. Intelligent Energy, Urban Energy tool and Smart Urban DSS The EU-funded project iURBAN will develop a smart Decision Support System (smartDSS), that will collect and analyze real-time data from different end-points in a city suggesting actions to improve the overall energy efficiency at urban level.
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HEVF Wants Route 66 To Become First Electric Highway in the US Is the legendary highway becoming a network of EV charging stations? Paper Solar Cells: the Future for PV? The highly efficient solar cell is made from inexpensive wood fiber. EWEA Report Shows Slowdown in New Offshore Wind Projects Key trends and statistics about the UE offshore wind industry. Results of the Third ENEA's Report on Energy Efficiency in Italy Italy can reach targets fixed by the energy efficiency action plan. Italy Bets on Wave Motion To Generate Electricity Enel Green Power kicked-off a new test phase of its wave energy converter.
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SPECIAL CONTENTS EVENTS
MIT Energy Conference Boston (USA) | February 21-22, 2014 Advancing innovative solutions to face global energy challenges MCE Global Comfort Technology Milan (Italy) | March 18-21, 2014 The exhibition presents a section dedicated to green energy solutions for buildings REPORTS
Energy & Strategy Group Technological solutions and business opportunities about renewable energies in Italy within the manufacturing, service and public sectors The Smart Meter Revolution How machine-to-machine technology is set to transform the energy industry to shift to a more sustainable economy INFOGRAPHICS
Thirsty Energy: Energy and Water's Interdependence How securing energy future in a waterconstrained world Sustainable Energy for All An overview of the United Nations' initiative in support of universal energy access, renewables and energy efficiency VIDEOS
London Opens World's Largest Solar-Powered Bridge Blackfriars rail station secures half its power from 4,400 roof-mounted PV panels Harnessing the Full Potential of the Sun Researchers at MIT developed a solar thermophotovoltaic device able to triple energy conversion efficiency
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Smart CITY Networks and systems for the new requirements of urban environments
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2030 Climate and Energy Goals for a Competitive, Secure and Low-Carbon EU Economy The European Commission presented the new policy framework on climate and energy for 2030. Based on a detailed analysis on energy prices, it will ensure regulatory certainty, leading to the development of new technologies. New Web Platform Launched To Accelerate Green Economy Transition The Green Growth Knowledge Platform features a searchable e-library with over 600 technical and policy resources, as well as dashboards with data and tools for 193 countries. IDC Government Insights Releases Top 10 Worldwide Smart Cities Predictions for 2014 In 2014 15% of smart cities will drive the implementation framework to a mature stage. Some key enablers of transforming cities will be: Internet of things, cloud computing, mobile ecosystem, open and big data.
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Cloud-Based Mobility Services for European Cities MOVEUS will help people to decide the best sustainable transport choice. The City of Turin Launched the RoadTo2020 Initiative Turin's integrated plan for building regeneration projects. "Natural Cities" Emerge from Social Media Location Data The so-called natural cities have a close resemblance to real cities in the US. Cisco and AGT Form a Smart City Global Strategic Alliance The Internet of Everything will change the way cities are managed and secured. The Explosion of Internet of Things for Italian Smart Cities Street lighting and waste management bring major benefits.
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SPECIAL CONTENTS EVENTS
Smart Law for Smart Cities New York (US) | February 27-28, 2014 Conference on regulation for advances in urban governance arising from technology Green Mobility Show Venice (Italy) | March 28-29, 2014 Exhibition focused on the sustainability of maritime transportation and automotive traffic REPORTS
The Future of Urban Mobility 2.0 Strategic directions and good practices to support cities in shaping the extended mobility ecosystems of tomorrow Mapping Smart Cities in the EU An analysis of the objectives and Europe 2020 targets of smart city initiatives in the European Union INFOGRAPHICS
Smarter World A complete overview of the main sensor applications impacting cities, authored by the Libelium company The Internet of Things: Heading Towards a Smart Planet What IoT is and how it works, its market size, and some noteworthy applications VIDEOS
The Top 7 Intelligent Communities of 2014 The list includes 3 from Canada, 2 from the United States, and 2 from Taiwan The Smart Citizens Kit An open source environmental monitoring platform based on arduino-compatible hardware, data visualization Web API, and mobile app
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Smart HEALTH Remote monitoring, health-related data collection and presentation models, support to assistive processes
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10 Ways Google Glass Could Show Up in Everyday Medical Care Staff members of a US pediatric hospital tested medical applications for Google Glass. They experienced how the device can really improve patient care, communication between healthcare providers, and patients' lives at homes. Caremerge and Lively Announce Partnership to Improve Senior Care The alliance aims at combining daily activity monitoring with clinical data and social behavior in order to catch early health decline, and share real-time information with families and providers. Gesture-Control Wearable Inspired by a Stroke Survivor Puts the Power Switch on Your Wrist The wristband Reemo empowers people who have limited mobility in mind to control electronics around them with the wave of their hand. It can connect to smart appliances and computers via Bluetooth.
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Interoperability Days in Brussels Brussels (Belgium) | February 19-20, 2014 Workshop on managing ambient assisted living complexity through support for interoperability ECHAlliance@Mobile World Congress Barcelona (Spain) | February 24-26, 2014 A section dedicated to health and wellbeing during the Mobile World Congress REPORTS
eHealth and Innovation in Women's and Children's Health Findings of the 2013 survey conducted by the World Health Organization Humanitarian Telemedicine Report Potential telemedicine applications to assist developing countries in primary and secondary care INFOGRAPHICS
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What's Really Driving Telehealth? The report outlined key market trends for the telehealth adoption. Telemedicine Can Reduce Hospitalizations for Nursing Home Residents Results of a study conducted in Massachusetts (US). Apple Shifts Focus to Mobile Healthcare and Fitness with iOS8 Apple's plans for iOS8 could contribute to re-invent the healthcare industry. How Microsoft Kinect Is Revolutionizing the Future of Rehabilitation Creative ways to improve rehabilitation for recovering stroke victims. FDA Approves Pill-Sized Camera to Let Doctors See Your Insides It can be used by patients who are unable to have a complete colonoscopy.
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Looking for a Lean Healthcare Materials Advantage How new RFId solutions combined with lean methods can optimize materials management MedTech Online Digital healthcare technologies among which the Internet as a diagnostic tool, peer-to-peer healthcare systems, and mobile health apps VIDEOS
Amputee Feels in Real-Time with Bionic Hand A prosthetic hand wired to nerves allows the patient to feel sensory rich information mHealth: Smartphones as Saviours? Seminar on the key role of mobile devices within monitoring and improving the health of communities around the world
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