Raspunzand provocarilor create de climatul actual si economie, capitala Bulgariei, Sofia va gazdui din nou evenimentul anual Exhibition and Forum for South-East Europe, care va avea loc in perioada 5-7 martie 2014. Evenimentul include urmatoarele initiative: „Eficienta Energetica & Energii Regenerabile”, „Orase inteligente” (cladiri inteligente, stocarea energiei, mobilitate si tehnologii informationale si de comunicare), „LiftBalkans” (ascensoare & scari rulante).

Editia din 2014 va spori rolul cheie al tehnologiilor inovatoare, care ar putea asigura o dezvoltare durabila pe termen lung a regiunii, precum si va incuraja investitiile straine in economia locala prin dezvoltarea de noi proiecte, politici si practici. Evenimentul va reuni importanti furnizori locali si internationali precum si cumparatori sau profesionisti din sectorul public sau privat.
Tematica conferintelor – Tarife preferentiale pana pe 7 februarie!
● Termoficarea si Racirea in Europa, organizata de Euroheat & Power. Speakerii vor dezbate teme precum Heat Roadmap Europe, rolul energiilor regenerabile in cadrul termoficarii si racirii, masurile de eficienta energetica, etc. Energia termica joaca rolul cel mai important in cererea de energie la nivel european. Incalzirea reprezinta cea mai mare parte a consumului final de energie din Europa, fiind responsabila pentru aproximativ 50% din consumul total de energie. In prezent, 40% din cladiri comerciale si institutionale din Europa au sisteme de racire, preconizandu-se o crestere substantiala. Pana in 2020, sectorul termoficarii si racirii trebuie sa accelereze tranzitia spre tehnologiile ecologice. Acest lucru va fi realizat prin replicarea celor mai bune practici la scara larga: o mai buna valorificare a resurselor locale, cum ar fi sursele de energie regenerabila (inclusiv biomasa si deseuri) si surplusul de energie.
● Parteneriat european pentru inovare privind Orasele si comunitatile inteligente, Renovarea si strategiile cladirilor cu consum de energie aproape zero, Retele inteligente
● Solutii inteligente de mobilitate in orasele inteligente, Studii de caz: iluminat stradal inteligent, management eficient al intersectiilor, sisteme de control adaptabile
● Workshop-ul Transformarea deseurilor in energie, in colaborare cu WtERT Grecia, va prezenta perspectivele globale si locale asupra proiectelor de acest tip, avad in vedere economia sustenabila si dezvoltarea sociala.

Expozitia
Austria este din nou un partener de sprijin datorita realizarilor sale remarcabile, care vor fi demonstrate in cadrul Pavilionului Austriac, organizat pentru al 5-lea an la rand, intr-un spatiu expozitional mai amplu.
Companii de top din Austria, Bulgaria, China, Republica Ceha, Danemarca, Germania, Italia, Polonia, Romania si Olanda vor expune ultimele produse si inovatii. Anul acesta accentul va fi pus pe eficienta energetica a produselor, hidroenergie, bioenergie si biomasa. Luand in considerare consumul din ce in ce mai mare de energie si resurse, devine primara utilizarea tehnologiilor informationale si de comunicare, precum si o abordare participativa. Solutiile inteligente de stocare a energiei, automatizarile pentru cladiri, telemetria si telematica, vor atrage interesul vizitatorilor.

Printre expozanti se numara Global Hydro Energy, Polytechnik Luft-und Feuerungstechnik, Nahtec, CPM Europe BV, Omnia Contractors si Leader Light.
Un participant care revine cu un numar mare de proiecte realizate in Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia si Grecia esre Filkab. Compania continua sa isi extinda reteaua de parteneri cu investitoti din tarile vecine. Aceasta va prezenta sisteme PV rezidentiale si industriale pentru acoperis si sisteme hibride.
Apricus este proiectant si producator de sisteme solare termice si de produse conexe. Reprezentanta din Romania a acestei companii va promova vastul portofoliu al firmei pe piata bulgara.
Hitachi Zosen Inova, Ebios Energy si Weiss isi vor demonstra experienta internationala in domeniul industriei transfprmarii deseurilor in energie.
Kleemann, una dintre companiile majore de pe piata internationala a ascensoarelor si ILC isi vor face debutul la “Lift Balkans”.
Organizator: Via Expo Ltd. – www.viaexpo.com
Brosura EE & RE, Smart Cities

Intelligent technologies will join South-East Europe the global circular economy
Responding to the current climate and economic challenges, the Bulgarian capital Sofia will host again the annual Exhibition and Forum for South-East Europe which will be held from 5th to 7th March 2014. The event includes the following initiatives: „Energy Efficiency & Renewables”, “Smart Cities” (intelligent buildings, energy storage, mobility & ICT) & “LiftBalkans” (elevator & escalators).
The 2014 edition will enhance the key role of the innovative technologies which could provide a long-term sustainable development of the Region as well as encourage the foreign investments in local economics through new projects, policies and practices. The event will gather prominent local and international suppliers and buyers and also industry professionals from both private and public sector.

The Conference Highlights – Early Bird Fees till 7th February!
● District Heating and Cooling in Europe, organized by Euroheat & Power. Speakers will acquaint the attendees with “Heat Roadmap Europe”, the role of renewables in DHC, energy efficiency measures, etc. The thermal energy plays the most important role in the European energy demand. Heating represents the largest energy end-use in Europe, being responsible for approximately 50 % of total final energy consumption. Now 40% of commercial and institutional buildings in Europe have cooling systems and demand is set to grow substantially. By 2020, the district heating and cooling sector must accelerate the green transition. This shall be achieved through large-scale replication of best practice: better valorization of local resources, like renewables (incl. secondary biomass and waste) and surplus energy.
● European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities, Renovation and nZEBs Strategies, Smart Grids
● Intelligent Mobility Solutions in Smart Cities. Case studies by the Sponsor of the session SWARCO: Intelligent Street Lighting; Efficient Road Intersection Management and Adaptive Control Systems
● Waste-to-Energy Workshop, in collaboration with WtERT Greece, will present Global and Local Perspectives for New Waste-to-Energy Projects & Waste-to-Energy for Sustainable Economic and Social Development.

The Exhibition
Austria is again a supporting partner due to its remarkable achievements which will be demonstrated at the traditional Austrian Pavilion, organized for 5th year in a row, located at a larger exhibition area.
Leading companies from Austria, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania and the Netherlands will showcase their latest products and innovations. This year the accent will be put on the energy-efficient products, hydro- and bioenergy and biomass. Taking into the consideration the growing energy and resource consumption, the necessity of ICT application, participatory approach for energy production, distribution and use comes to the fore. Intelligent solutions for energy storage, building automation, telemetry and telematics will attract the visitor interest.
Global Hydro Energy, Polytechnik Luft-und Feuerungstechnik, Nahtec, CPM Europe BV, Omnia Contractors and Leader Light are among the exhibitors.
A repeated participant with a great number of realized projects in Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia and Greece is Filkab. The company is continuing to extend its partner network with investors from neighboring countries. It will present small residential and industrial PV roof systems and hybrid systems.
Apricus is a leading designer and manufacturer of solar hot water and hydronic heating products.The Romanian Office will join the event and will promote the wide company portfolio on the Bulgarian market.
Hitachi Zosen Inova, Ebios Energy and Weiss will demonstrate competence, broad know-how and international experience in the waste-to-energy industry.
Kleemann,one of the major lift companies in the international markets, and ILC will make its debut at “Lift Balkans”