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  • Smart Home Research Set to Begin

    KTH researchers are about to begin work on designs for innovative new “smart homes” in Norra Djurgårdsstaden, the gigantic showcase development that will re-shape the northeastern edge of the Swedish capital in coming decades. Smart electric grids, already a KTH strength, are an important element in the project.

  • The trends in CO2 emissions and energy efficiency in Swedish industries

    This project analyses the trends in energy consumption and CO2 emissions in Swedish manufacturing and services industries between 1993 and 2008 using several econometric techniques. The results show that energy prices, energy taxes, investments and fuel substitution have influenced improvements in energy efficiency in Sweden.

  • Telecom Research Aims at Climate Protection

    Sibel Tombaz is still two years away from completing her PhD in Radio Communication Systems, but her work on improving the energy efficiency of mobile phone networks is already on the verge of showing practical results. She’s proud to be making a contribution to environmental improvement, even if cost-cutting may be more important to the sponsors of her research.