Ubabio biomass energy solutions

Ubabio Biomass Energy Solutions wrote: We utilize locally available resources to create an innovative technology that recycle organic wastes into biomass energy, in form of green biomass briquettes. The briquettes are manufactured from organic garbage and provide a more ecological alternative to traditional charcoal or wood fuel which directly contributes to deforestation. Our product is sustainable, affordable, reliable, and long lasting, clean cooking fuel. . By replacing wood-based charcoal with sustainable biomass briquettes we help to improve the livelihoods of millions of people, increase natural carbon sequestration and support the local communities’ ability to respond to the challenges of climate change, as well as improve environmental sanitation... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Nigeria

Quadcycle Ltd

Quadcycle Ltd wrote: We are manufacturing electric vehicles for last-mile transportation in nigeria and setting up solar charge stations for these vehicles... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Nigeria

Ecobuild Plastic Waste Tiles

Ecobuild Plastic Waste Tiles wrote: According to the waste management society of nigeria (wamason), nigeria generates over 65 million tonnes of waste annually with only 20% - 30% being collected leaving huge waste management and recycling gap. Lagos, nigeria faces a sobering waste crisis that will only worsen as the city’s population of 18 million people continues to soar. The overburdened municipal government collects only 40% of city garbage and a mere 13% of recyclable materials are salvaged from landfills according to lawnma. Over 70% of solid waste is nylon and plastic materials. What we are is doing is to collect the nylon and plastic waste from organizations, stores and individuals. We also salvage some from landfills and event centres... Source: EIT Climate KIC's ClimateLaunchPad

Nigeria

Grid-scale thermal storage using solid-state material

EnergyNest developed a thermal battery for thermal power plants and energy-intensive industries. The company recently installed and commissioned a pilot system with a combined capacity of 1 MWth. The company says that the system was operated over more than 6,000 hours with an energy cycling profile resembling operation in a power plant. In 2018, a first free-standing commercial module was manufactured and displayed at the company’s assembly site in Rotterdam. Since the technology’s two main materials – concrete and steel – are available and recyclable, it can be deployed in any geographical location, and up to 80% of the storage materials can be sourced locally.

Norway

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Converting desert to fertile soil

Through Desert Control’s patented mixing process, Liquid NanoClay (LNC) combines clay and water and is then spread onto sandy soil. It enables the soil to retain water, turning desert into fertile soil. Production of LNC happens on site. Cultivating sandy soil into fertile land normally takes from seven to fifteen years, whereas Desert Control’s LNC accomplishes that in just hours. One application of LNC lasts a minimum of five years and only natural products are used during production, without the use of chemicals.

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Inventory management system to reduce food waste

TotalCtrl have developed software based on automatic data harvesting for the grocery industry to reduce food waste at the retail and consumer levels. TotalCtrl’s solution includes pre-expiration notice, inventory and autogeneration of recipes. The solution is currently available for the grocery industry and consumers. The technology is designed so that it can be easily integrated into existing systems.

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Co-using

Co-using wrote: With rising population, decreasing household sizes, changing family structures and a growing individualistic mindset, co-using questions the future of housing in norway. It is a new social order that allows you to “choose” who you live with, how you live, how much you occupy in terms of hours in a day and space - and by paying for that much only. Further, it promotes a community mind-set and a shared economy, while accommodating for individuality. Each dwelling unit is a module consisting of personal space, a flexible multi-use space (that oscillates between private and public) and a community space... Source: EIT Climate KIC's Climathon

Norway

Cousing

Cousing wrote: The idea is a shared work and living space to reduce the climate impact from the building sector. This will lead to: decrease in amount of rent. Less loneliness increasing sense of community. Reduced climate and environmental impact. Of course people are challenged to accept this kind of housing but it is worth trying... Source: EIT Climate KIC's Climathon

Norway

Nabosol - Cosharing of roofs for solar panels

Nabosol wrote: Our idea is to bring together homeowners with roofs usable for pv-panel installation, with other homeowners or companies without available roof space, but willingness to invest in renewable energy. The solution includes installation of batteries to help with the flexibility of the energy system. Each private actors will get their part of share as energy price reduction, and the surplus energy will be stored in batteries and sold back to the grid when it`s profitable... Source: EIT Climate KIC's Climathon

Norway

The League of Energy

WeCare wrote: Wecare runs annual competitons to create engagement with the co-creation of positive energy neighborhoods. There will be monthly themes and competitions, with small rewards (for example free concert within neighborhood from local band). These events will be an opportunity for learning, sharing skills and engaging the community which eventually will lead to co-creation. We focus on the creation and communication of stories which show how neighborhoods take the steps to reduce their energy consumption and begin the creation of localised energy sources. We utilise all possible communication platforms to spread the message. To reach the final goal of of creating postivie energy neighborhoods... Source: EIT Climate KIC's Climathon

Norway