Knowledge base

 

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100%RES

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Or 100PRE are abbreviations, collective names for energy provider systems that use renewable energy to 100%.
 

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Algorithm

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A series of steps from the beginning of a task to its solution.

Algorithmic thinking

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We use algorithmic thinking on a day-to-day basis in everyday living, learning and working; we create algorithms for others, series of activities, and we plan out information flow processes. It has multiple levels.
 

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BEI

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The abbreviation of Baseline Emission Inventory, the base numbers of carbon dioxide equivalent emission of a specific analyzed area which can be compared to pollutant emission savings. The starting point and an indispensable part of a SEAP document.

Biomass

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Biomass is vegetation that can be used in energetics for energy generation.

BioSNG

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The abbreviation of Bio Synthetic Natural Gas. The word 'Synthetic' refers to its manufacturing process which uses multiple types of renewable energy.
 

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CNG

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The abbreviation of Compressed Natural Gas. This type of fuel is a suitable propellant for internal combustion engines, providing other uses for methane or BioSNG.

CO2eq

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It is the converted carbon dioxide equivalent of greenhouse gases. The most common greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
 

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Digital literacy

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Digital literacy contains knowledge developed into skills enabling users to utilize the opportunities provided by computers, such as word-processors, spreadsheets, and understanding other application software. General knowledge of networks and the Internet is strongly connected to this, and the importance of multimedia applications is also increasing.
 

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EE

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Energy efficiency, the solution or execution of a given task or function with the least amount of energy needed. For example, heating demand in buildings can be reduced by improving insulation.

EGS

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The abbreviation of Enhanced Geothermal System, essentially the use of geothermal heat produced by deep rock layers without geothermally heated groundwater, using the rock itself as a heat exchanger.

EV

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The abbreviation of Electric Vehicle.
 

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GHG

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The abbreviation of Greenhouse Gas, a compilation of gases that cause the Greenhouse effect to intensify, including carbon dioxide, methane, mono-nitrogen oxides, and nitrous oxide.
 

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H2020

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Horizon 2020 is the European Union innovation, research, and development policy for 2014-2020. Its objective is to improve the continent's global competitiveness by prioritizing innovation in the energy sector.
 

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IPCC

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The abbreviation of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change organization.
 

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ORC

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The abbreviation of Organic Rankine Cycle, a process that enables the use of low-temperature (mostly renewable) heat sources to produce electricity.
 

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PV

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The abbreviation of Photovoltaic, which is also the collective name for devices, systems, and technology that use solar power to produce electricity.

Programming language

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A programming language used in computing, consisting of a series of instructions readable by people, which can be used to directly or indirectly communicate with a computer to execute a task.
 

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Sustainable Energy Action Plan

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Or SEAP, a local level energetics strategy aiming for at least 20% carbon dioxide emission savings by 2020 across the entire local area, including population, public buildings, and industry.

SEAP

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Sustainable Energy Action Plan; a local level energetics strategy aiming for at least 20% carbon dioxide emission savings by 2020 across the entire local area.

Smart City

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A settlement developed to cover sustainability and well-being across all areas using cutting-edge technology.

Smart Energy

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Renewable energy management, requiring complex energy management due to dependency on uncontrollable factors like weather, resulting in what is called Smart Energy.

Smart Home

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An element of Smart City energy, where buildings use smart coordination of home energy consumers, providers, and storages.

Smart Mobility

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The collective name for transportation methods compatible with a smart city energy system, playing an essential role in sustainable energy provision.