ECOSCIENZA Numero 2 • Anno 2011
ABSTRACTS P. 3 , THE NIGHT OF TOKYO AND THE ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE
P. 16 , ITALIAN REFORM OF SUBSIDIES, VIRTUE OUT OF NECESSITY?
P. 30 , RENEWABLES AND PHOTOVOLTAIC IN EMILIA-ROMAGNA
Renewable energy sources shall become the core of national energy plans. But the priority should be given also to the reduction of useless consumption. Francesco Bertolini
The reform of the Italian incentives aimed at creating a more efficient system and decreasing the consumers’ bill. The outcomes, though, could not be be as expected. Daniele Biancardi, Annalisa d’Orazio
Bocconi University, Milan
Iefe, Bocconi University, Milan
Emilia-Romagna Region centered its renewable energy policies on the maximum integration of regional planning and European tools. The development of photovoltaic plants goes in this direction: integrated plants are therefore favoured. Sabrina Freda
P. 6 , BATHING WATERS, THE QUALITY IS ONLINE
P. 18 , PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND GIACOMO CIAMICIAN’S PROPHECY
Assessore ambiente, riqualificazione urbana, Regione Emilia-Romagna
A new website gives information on the classification of the quality of water on the coast of EmiliaRomagna (www.arpa.emr.it/balneazione).
Giacomo Ciamician, professor at the University of Bologna at the beginning of the XX century, imagined to use solar energy to compensate the exhaustion of fossile sources. The research on artificial photosynthesis to produce hydrogen at low cost is one of the greatest challenges for out future. Vincenzo Balzani
P. 32 , TOWARDS THE NEW REGIONAL ENERGY PLAN IN EMILIA-ROMAGNA
THE LONG MARCH OF RENEWABLES P. 8 , STRATEGIC GOALS FOR RENEWABLES
The rapid cost reduction and improvement of technologies is speeding up the role of green energy all over the world. The industry of renewable sources is sorting out of its childhood. What shall the evolution be? The answer is in the policies of many States, from EU 26 to China. Gianni Silvestrini
University of Bologna
139,5 million of euros were allocated to realize the goals of the Regional energy plan 2011-2013. The Region will promote energy saving and the development of renewable sources. Gian Carlo Muzzarelli
P. 20 , NEW FRONTIERS FOR CLEAN ENERGY
Assessore Attività produttive e piano energetico, Regione Emilia-Romagna
Scientific director of QualEnergia, President of Exalto
The research activities of Istec-Cnr deal with the application of ceramic materials for power production and storage. Solid oxide fuel cells and organic colouring photovoltaic cells are some of the most interesting projects. Alessandra Sanson
P. 10 , THE GREEN ECONOMY CURE
Group leader materials and processing for energetics, Istec-Cnr
Green economy and green technologies are an essential drive for an ecological conversion of economy and society. Some experiences in Germany and in Scandinavia prove this. Operators need a certain framework: this is not the case of Italy for the development of renewable sources. Karl-Ludwig Schibel Climate Alliance Italy
P. 12 , EUROPE TOWARDS THE ENERGY TRANSITION. AND ITALY?
Europe aims at a transition which will be based on a new distributed microgeneration system, that will leave little room to the great centralised systems of the past century. A challenge that will lead us to cover 80% of gross final energy consumption through renewable sources before 40-50 years. Leonardo Setti University of Bologna
P. 14 , AN ETHICAL IMPERATIVE OF RESPONSIBILITY
According to equity, sustainability, prevention and participation principles, renewable energy is a basic choice in order to further an economic and social development that respects a good quality of life and environment. Matteo Mascia Fondazione Lanza
P. 22 , EXPLOITING THE ENERGY OF THE WIND
There are several typologies of windpower systems, converting the kinetic energy of the wind into electric power. Aerogenerators faced a rapid development, with a strong technological and working impact in some countries, including mini-windpower systems. Francesco Matteucci Director Tozzi Nord srl
P. 24 , PROS AND CONS OF BIOMASSES
“Biomasses” is a term grouping several different organic materials. Exploiting them for power production has both advantages and criticalities. The right mix depends on the territory features and on the technological innovation level. Elisa Valentini University of Bologna
P. 26 , LOW IMPACT MINI-HYDROELECTRIC POWER.
In Italy mini-hydro faced an outstanting development. Micro and mini power plants are 87% of the total, even if they produce only 15% of the total hydroelectric power production. New technical solutions to reduce the environmental impact. Leonardo Schippa, Sara Pavan University of Ferrara
P. 15 , THE ETHICS OF RENEWABLES
P. 28 , EXPLOITING THE THERMAL POWER OF THE SUBSOIL
Renewable energy sources almost do not consume resources, but they are not the only solution to a growing demand for energy. Solar thermal collectors and mini-hydro are a good mix for houses. The crucial issue for the future of Earth is to stop the “businessas-usual” growth. Guido Dalla Casa
Geothermal energy is renewable, economic and available everywhere. Efficiency and an effective energetic and economic saving depend on an adequate design of the power plants. In Italy there are financial and insurance barriers slowing down the diffusion of geothermal systems. Roberto Bruno, Francesco Tinti
Teacher and writer
University of Bologna
P. 34 , RESEARCH, RENEWABLES, ECOINNOVATION
These are the keywords for our present days, often resumed as “green economy”. These words should be declined in policies, projects and actions, in order to hope in a richer and less polluted future. Many opportunities come from the European Union. Patrizia Bianconi
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Translation by Stefano Folli
Collaborator of Regione Emilia-Romagna
P. 36 , THE RESEARCH IN THE TECHNOLOGY HUBS OF EMILIA-ROMAGNA
The programme of industrial research and technology application of Emilia-Romagna gives great importance to the Technology hubs (Tecnopoli). The High Technology Network also deals with power production form renewable sources. Francesco Paolo Ausiello, Arianna Cecchi, Daniela Sani, Stefano Valentini Aster
P. 38 , THE CHALLENGE OF AGROENERGY
Agriculture has an important development potential for the production of energy form renewable sources. Emilia-Romagna Region has sustained this sector for 10 year through relevant funding and research activities. Giancarlo Cargioli, Stefano Nannetti, Andrea Giapponesi Regione Emilia-Romagna
P. 40 , NEW ENERGY FOR THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
Also the industrial sector shall implement the european priorities of energy saving and promotion of renewable sources. More efficient engines, the recovery of heat and cogeneration are some of the most important actions. Industry also plays a key role for innovation. Morena Diazzi Regione Emilia-Romagna
P. 42 , THE CHALLENGE OF RENEWABLES IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR
Emilia-Romagna is committed in many ways to grant a development of renewable sources also for the transport sector. Some projects are “Mi muovo
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