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Latest News
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Ireland's 300 percent renewable energy p...
Ireland reportedly has the potential to produce three times the country’s energy needs according to a new book.Read more
18/08/2010 13:58
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Debt delaying Europe high-speed rail plans?
All around Europe, high-speed rail networks have, forgive the pun, been gathering speed. However, the continent's crushing debt could be about to bring all high-speed rail plans...Read more
17/08/2010 15:27
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Portugal – a renewable energy leader?
Over the past five years, Portugal has transformed its power grid from a reliant fossil fuel system to a smart grid that now utilises not only the country’s wind and hydropower,...Read more
12/08/2010 13:35
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Europe’s major wind projects
According to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), there has been a strong growth in the wind market with 118 new offshore wind turbines being connected to the EU power...Read more
10/08/2010 13:47
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European construction equipment sees lit...
Despite the planet slowly crawling out of the global recession and construction projects getting back underway, equipment sales on the continent are only expected to increase by...Read more
06/08/2010 15:51
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Building a European super-grid
With efforts underway to receive 20 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, Europe is engaging in a number of alternative energy projects, one of the biggest of...Read more
02/08/2010 15:52
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Editor’s Choice
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Extra terrestrial
TETRA Association Chairman Phil Godfrey discusses in depth the planned improvements and expansion of the TETRA mobile radio network.Read more -
Well trained
Hans-Georg Zimmerman, Spokesperson for Track Infrastructure at Deutsche Bahn, talks to EU Infrastructure about the rail company’s strategy for track expansion and sustainability.Read more -
Euro vision
Raimund Desalla of STRABAG on how Europe’s improving infrastructure is bringing the continent together.Read more -
A breath of fresh air
The wind of change is blowing through the world’s energy markets – and Europe is set to be the key beneficiary, as well as leading the way.Read more -
Hamburg – European Green Capital for 2011
The European Green Capital Award (EGCA) will go to Hamburg for 2011, an award the city richly deserves, EGCA Project Manager Thea Pieridou tells EU Infrastructure.Read more -
Maintenance strategies of wind turbines
If wind farms are to become more prevalent on the continent, then maintenance strategies of wind turbines will need to be implemented. Maintaining and operating wind farms,...Read more
Readers’ Choice
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The road to success
EU Infrastructure talks with Ingemar Skogö, Director General of the Swedish Road Administration, about the challenges of managing a national road network.Read more -
Environment and innovation projects
EU Infrastructure speaks to Fulvio Conti, CEO of Enel, one of the largest utility companies in Europe about the new projects the company are embracing with regard to their...Read more -
Keeping Europe moving
Jacques Barrot, Vice President of the European Commission in charge of transport, outlines a policy for sustainable development in Europe.Read more -
CEE: the next logistics hotspot?
A fast-improving transport infrastructure could help the Central and Eastern European region become a hub for the logistics industry.Read more -
The challenge of spending wisely
The European Union is making €14 billion available for the new member states in Central and Eastern Europe to invest in rail up to 2013. With no comprehensive development plan...Read more -
Green airports – from concept to design
Reducing the impact of the aircraft is the field of aircraft manufacturers; developing effective plans for an energy-efficient airport is the field of Deerns.Read more
Executive Interviews
Connected professionals produce better results
Stefano Mainero explains why connecting professionals together is important to accomplish innovative results.
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The missing link in simplifying the business
Thirza Rojer discusses how modern tracking technology can help improve passenger efficiency, safety and enjoyment at the airport gate
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O&M challenges at renewable energy plants
Renewable Energy plays an increasingly important role in the European energy mix. In terms of operation & maintenance, how can independent service providers contribute to the maturity and reliability of the sector? Ricardo Moro shares his ideas.
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CIO Summit Europe
23rd - 25th February 2010
The CIO Europe Summit February 2010 will once again serve as an arena for senior level executives to engage in clear and focused dialogue with their peers and examine their management objectives in a relaxed and vibrant environment.
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