Overview
The RLS Energy Network seeks to create a unique, dedicated network that secures access to knowledge across four continents, adding real value to its participants, and enabling them to be more competitive in the international scientific community. The Energy Network was first initiated in 2012, as a follow-up to the RLS meeting in São Paulo.
The objective is to leverage the geographic and scientific potential of each region through cooperation in the fields of:
Since 2016, the Network is working towards joint projects via a collectively developed roadmap, which outlines work packages according to regional strengths and collaborations. This project is known as the Regional Renewables Alliance.
The objective is to leverage the geographic and scientific potential of each region through cooperation in the fields of:
- Waste-to-Energy
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Storage and Conversion
- Energy Efficiency
Since 2016, the Network is working towards joint projects via a collectively developed roadmap, which outlines work packages according to regional strengths and collaborations. This project is known as the Regional Renewables Alliance.
Objectives
The network seeks to:
These results may be achieved through:
- Provide privileged access to research activities undertaken by the network partners
- Generate long-term, large-scale, visible projects within the network
These results may be achieved through:
- Regular exchange of scientific information between universities, research centres, industry, and public bodies within and between the regions
- Identification of bi-and multilateral funding opportunities within and outside of the network
- Joint research activities and joint participation in international research programs by the regions
Partners
Partners from across all RLS regions work within the RLS-Energy Network.