Med-EcoSuRe
Courtesy of MEDREC
Mediterranean University as Catalyst for Eco-Sustainable Renovation

About the project

Low energy educational buildings are becoming the standard for new buildings in European and Mediterranean countries. Technical solutions are continuously developed by universities for eco-sustainable building renovation, but there is still a gap between designed models and their actual application. This is due to several barriers, such as the insufficient collaboration between key actors and the lack of efficient suitable tools from the public sector to develop solutions. The Med-EcoSuRe project offers an innovative approach to the definition and diffusion of cost-effective energy renovation within university buildings, with the perspective of extending results to the whole public buildings sector in the long term. A Mediterranean cross-border living lab - bringing together researchers, building managers, companies, public organisations and students - will be established to develop energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions as well as retrofitting schemes to be implemented in 9 university buildings. The final aim behind the project is to turn university managers into active players contributing to the co-creation and experimentation of emerging ideas, breakthrough scenarios and innovative concepts.

Key information

Med-EcoSuRe
Mediterranean University as Catalyst for Eco-Sustainable Renovation
B.4 Environmental protection, climate change adaptation and mitigation
B.4.3 Energy efficiency and renewable energy
Tunisia, Italy, Spain, Palestine

Financial data

2.9 million
Total budget
2.6 million
EU contribution
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10%
Project co-financing

Highlights

Project in numbers

7
Partners
4
Countries
6
Technical outputs

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What will be improved?

The project will allow Mediterranean university building managers and then, in the mid-term, public building managers, to tap into a wide array of proven technologies, policies, and financing mechanisms to improve energy efficiency and capture cost-effective energy savings in buildings. Med-EcoSuRe will also create job and business opportunities related to the installation and maintenance of energy efficiency equipment in buildings, as well as local manufacturing and marketing of energy-efficient construction materials.

Who will benefit?

  • University staff and managers 
  • National/regional agencies and institutions in charge of energy efficiency
  • SMEs of the energy sector
  • Researchers and academics
     

Expected achievements

  • 6 toolkits of passive solutions design for higher education buildings retrofitting
  • 2 policy tools for energy efficiency retrofit in higher education buildings
  • 6 cross-border strategic plans for university building retrofitting
  • 6 energy audits performed in selected higher education institutions
  • 9 energy efficiency retrofitting pilot actions 
     
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Med-EcoSuRe key results promoting innovative & eco-sustainable energy renovation of university buildings

An innovative and eco-sustainable renovation process was delivered for university buildings in the Mediterranean while adopting a Living Lab…

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Energy efficiency: Read Med-EcoSuRe final newsletter and learn about the project results!

The final issue includes a summary of the project achievements.

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Med-EcoSuRe shares its innovative renovation Guidelines for sustainable and efficient buildings

The actions implemented enabled to avoid 510 tCO2/year and to save 148 k€/year

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Med-EcoSuRe is extending the concept of high-performance buildings to existing dwellings

A scientific paper is published defining the optimal renovation package for six residential buildings covering 90% of southern Europe climates

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Discover the last building energy renovation actions foreseen by Med-EcoSuRe in this Newsletter !

Get more insights on the last actions foreseen to be implemented with the aim to enhance the performance of Mediterranean university buildin…

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Med-EcoSuRe launches a call for tender to create promotional videos

Deadline to submit the offers is 23/06/2023 at 12:00 (Tunis time)

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Med-EcoSuRe presents a toolkit for Innovative and Eco-sustainable Renovation Processes

The Toolkit is a guide to innovate the retrofit process of university buildings in the Mediterranean area

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Med-EcoSuRe energy renovation Toolkit as a guide for architecture students in Tunisia

Architecture students will use the toolkit to propose innovative and cost-effective renovation solutions for a public building.

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Med-EcoSuRe is looking for experts in Italy

The deadline for applications is 12th of May 2023

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Med-EcoSuRe participates in EnergyMed forum in Italy to propose Action Plans for the green transition of buildings

Strategic Plans for the rehabilitation of the University Building Stock in Italy were presented during a conference

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Med-EcoSuRe is looking for an external auditor in Tunisia

The deadline to submit the offers is 06th of April at 12h00 (local time)

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Med-EcoSuRe latest newsletter shares the innovative approach and cost-effective solutions for building energy rehabilitation

The issue includes updates on the latest key actions, achievements and events to foster the energy rehabilitation of University buildings in…

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Med-EcoSuRe launches a call for tender in Tunisia for the supply and installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic system

Specialized companies are invited to participate and submit their offers by March 13th, 2023

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Med-EcoSuRe shares good practices to reduce Higher Education Buildings energy consumption in Palestine

The workshop highlighted the technical and economic impact of the implemented Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency systems at An-Najah Edu…

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Med-EcoSuRe is looking for staff in Italy

Med-EcoSuRe project, is looking for 1 senior expert in Italy to support the implementation of the project and the realization of its outputs.

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Med-EcoSuRe launches an online platform for knowledge transfer on the energy renovation of buildings in the Mediterranean

The platform ensures the gathering of information among partners, the transfer of knowledge and best practices, and the cooperation and co-c…

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Med-EcoSuRe organizes a Tunisian-Palestinian peer exchange on energy renovation and management in university buildings

A cross-border exchange visit was organized for Dr Imad Ibrik from An Najah University (Palestine) to the National Engineering School of Tun…

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Med-EcoSuRe outlines the participatory approach for university building renovation at an international seminar

The innovative approach proposed for the renovation process was shared which can be capitalized on within Sustainable Med Cities project.

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Spotlight on Med-EcoSuRe renovation actions for sustainable green buildings during the EU Sustainable Energy Week

The actions implemented to make the university buildings more resilient and sustainable were highlighted.

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Med-EcoSuRe fifth newsletter highlights the renovation process proposed for a green transition in the built environment

The issue includes the latest progress on the renovation actions implemented in Med university buildings.

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Med-EcoSuRe helps solving the electricity supply shortages in the Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine in Palestine

The 80 kWp PV system will provide about 160 MWh of renewable electricity annually, and will offset 118,26…

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Med-EcoSuRe lays out its energy efficient solutions for buildings to promote sustainable practices in Euro-Mediterranean territories

The experience of enhancing the building energy performance at An Najah University - Palestine was shared…

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Med-EcoSuRe gathers key regional actors to drive building energy renovation through public-private partnerships

The aim of the event is to propose innovative financing schemes and partnerships in order to accelerate the energy retrofitting of public bu…

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Med-EcoSuRe & PPI4MED team up for technological development and innovation in Tunisia

A synergy agreement was signed between the Mediterranean Renewable Energies Center (MEDREC) and the National Agency for the Promotion of Scientific Research (ANPR).

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Med-EcoSuRe reinforces synergy with CLEAN project to improve energy efficiency of public buildings

The innovative tools for the planning and optimization of building retrofitting developed within the project were presented to CLEAN partner…

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Med-EcoSuRe launching the first Solar Tree Project in Palestine

The pilot enables to charge 100 electrical devices, including computers, mobile phones, wheelchairs, and lighting 20 LED lamps.

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Med-EcoSuRe pushes ahead with solar energy generation through photovoltaic installations in Palestine

An-Najah Naional University has installed a 50 kWp grid-tied carport system at the university campus.

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Med-EcoSuRe in Beyond All Limits conference: Accelerating the digital green transition in the building sector

Two scientific research papers were presented outlining the innovative renovation process of university buildings

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Med-EcoSuRe presents UNIVERSustainabilITY: a digital-green transition of places of knowledge

A conference and an info point were dedicated to the project within EnergyMed forum.

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Med-EcoSuRe concludes a Master project on the performance and techno-economic viability of Micro-Grids in Tunisia

The master project focuses on a Micro-Grid pilot (SMARTNESS) implemented in Tunisia as a demonstration action.

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Med-EcoSuRe supporting retrofit investments acceleration in Mediterranean university buildings

A cross-border seminar was held with the aim to provide recommendations enabling financing of clean energy technology for building retrofitt…

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Med-EcoSuRe fourth newsletter introduces tools and instruments to support the energy retrofitting planning in university buildings

Get the latest insights on how to enhance the buildings performance while maintaining the occupants’ beha…

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Med-EcoSuRe selected as a reference capitalization project to support the cost-effective energy rehabilitation of buildings

The Living lab established and tools developed are the main outputs to be replicated and scaled up within the new capitalization project.

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Med-EcoSuRe offers a reliable tool for the planning of energy refurbishing in university buildings

The tool will support energy managers to implement the best options for building refurbishing leading to significant energy savings, while m…

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Med-EcoSuRe launches training for trainers on the optimization of energy renovation in university buildings

The training is designed to support the project partners and stakeholders in identifying and implementing the best options for building reno…

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Med-EcoSuRe presents a Micro-Grid pilot as a platform for education, research and training in an international seminar

During the intervention, was highlighted that the pilot micro-grid is a platform that serves for Education, Research and Training.

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Med-EcoSuRe kicks off collaboration with Mediterranean initiatives to foster the integration of decentralized energy generation in Tunisia

A workshop was organized to explore the potential of scaling-up a Micro-Grid pilot implemented within the…

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MedEcoSuRe raises the curtain on a set of innovative solutions proposed for eco-sustainable building renovation in the Mediterranean

The aim is to raise the awareness on the energy renovation solutions developed which address policy relev…

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Palestine: Med-EcoSuRe shares energy retrofit financing plan to support local stakeholders in the reform of local policies

Opportunities and barriers to Renewable Energy investment in Palestine were discussed during a webinar organized by UNIDO.

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[Tunisia] Med-EcoSuRe disseminates its innovative approach to local tourism actors in the target regions of Co-Evolve4BG project

The aim was to involve stakeholders and assist them in the planning of the energy renovation of their bui…

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Med-EcoSuRe develops a methodology for participatory energy planning in university buildings

A joint research work describes the project methodology to implement participatory energy retrofit through the Living Laboratory approach.

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Med-EcoSuRe launches calls for tender for the installation of solar demonstration units in Palestine

Deadline for submission of bids is 30th of May 2021 at 1PM Palestine local time.

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Med-EcoSuRe 3rd newsletter sheds light on innovative energy retrofit process in universities

Check the latest project updates related to the actions implemented in selected universities, enabling to meet nearly zero energy buildings standards.

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Med-EcoSuRe unveils tool to support energy retrofit in buildings

The aim is to obtain a very effective and user friendly toolkit to renovate buildings, ensuring the well-being of staff and students in Mediterranean universities.

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Med-EcoSuRe trains 16 Palestinian engineers on solar photovoltaic systems

From design to feasibility to implementation, Med-EcoSuRe provided complete training on solar photovoltaic systems to 16 Palestinian engineers during the last 2 months at An-N…

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Med-EcoSuRe and Co-Evolve4BG put into action planned synergies

The synergies include involving Co-Evolve4BG members in Med-EcoSuRe’s Living Lab community and the participation of Med-EcoSuRe to a seminar to engage stakeholders in Co-Evolve4BG.

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Med-EcoSuRe introduces the grid-connected photovoltaic power plants installed in Palestine

The preliminary results and performance assessment of the power plants were shared during an online event organized on April 27, 2021.

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Med-EcoSuRe shares a toolkit on "Retrofit as an Innovation Process"

MedEcoSuRe shares a support tool, to decision makers and energy managers, for the planning and design of retrofit process in university buildings.

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Med-EcoSuRe is launching a survey for the decision making process of retrofitting in university buildings

The objective of this survey is to understand the dynamics of the decision making process foreseeing energy retrofitting in university build…

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Med-EcoSuRe promotes plaster as construction material to improve energy efficiency in buildings

30% of universities budget is dedicated to electricity bills, hence the importance of renovation measures to reduce the energy consumption o…

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Med-EcoSuRe and TRANSDAIRY projects set up approaches boosting innovation and co-creation in the Mediterranean

On March 23rd 2021, Med-EcoSuRe participated in the first Tunisian Focus Group meeting of TRANSDAIRY project.

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Online course: Eco-oriented and energy efficient technological design of the pilot buildings of Med-EcoSuRe

The course provided 50 students with knowledge and skills on renovation strategies for university buildings, through theoretical lessons and…

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International Women’s Day 2021: Celebrating the women of Med-EcoSuRe with heartfelt messages

Read what the women of Med-EcoSuRe have to say in the occasion of International Women’s Day 2021

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Med-EcoSuRe: strategic plans, key for an efficient energy renovation of buildings

Recommendations from a recent workshop will help decision-makers better meet the energy efficiency objectives for public buildings in Tunisia.

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Med-EcoSuRe is looking for staff in Tunisia

The National Engineering School of Tunis (ENIT), is looking for a “Technical Coordinator” and an “Administrative Assistant”.

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Med-EcoSuRe participates in an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree programme

Med-EcoSuRe proposed a challenge to be addressed by students from University of Lorraine, France in the framework of Decentralised smart ENergy SYStems master programme.

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Tunisia: Med-EcoSuRe sets the stage for energy generation and trading in a Micro-Grid platform

Med-EcoSuRe integrates a Micro-Grid platform powered by PV solar panels to generate electricity, demonstrate energy trading, and reduce gree…

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[Med-EcoSuRe]: Overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic

With the end of the year 2020 approaching, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to ENI CBC MED programme and our partners for their cooperation and collaboration.

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Med-EcoSuRe shares experience on building rehabilitation

University of Florence published a research paper on expanding the knowledge and management capacity of public buildings stock for energy efficiency rehabilitations.

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[Med-EcoSure] Catch up with the top news in the latest project newsletter

Get the recap of Med-EcoSuRe news, events and milestones in the latest issue of our newsletter.

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Med-EcoSuRe concludes series of webinars on effective energy renovation in Mediterranean universities

The aim of the webinars was to share knowledge and best practices in the field of universities buildings efficient renovations.

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Tunisia: Med-EcoSuRe & Co-Evolve4BG reinforce synergies

A collaboration agreement was signed on October 27, 2020 between both projects under the high patronage Ms. Akissa Bahri, Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries of Tunisia.

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Med-EcoSuRe: training course on the evaluation of energy performance of university buildings

The online course is dedicated to undergraduate and postgraduate students from Mediterranean universities.

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Palestine: Med-EcoSuRe sets up a PV power plant at An Najah National University

An-Najah National University is implementing a photovoltaic plant with a capacity of 160 kWp at the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Educational Sciences and Teacher Trai…

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Energy efficiency: Med-EcoSuRe project unveils first year results

From energy audits at the partners’ universities to the identification of sustainable building rehabilitation solutions: find out more about the first year achievements of the…

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[Med-EcoSuRe]: Research study on the impact of Micro-Grid Solar PV in Rural Development and Sustainable Agriculture in Palestine

An Najah University (Partner of the project) has recently published a research paper in the “Agronomy Jou…

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Med-EcoSure: ANEA, Italy is looking for an external auditor

ANEA (Naples Agency for Energy and Environment), partner of Med-EcoSure project, has launched a shortlist for selecting an external auditor in order to carry out the expenditure verification.

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[Med-EcoSuRe] Upcoming MED BeX.Live webinar to focus on the techno-economic assesment of on-grid PV systems

The 4th MED BeX.Live webinar will be hosted by the Energy Research Center of An Najah University , partner of Med-EcoSuRe project, and is sc…

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Energy efficiency: third Med-EcoSuRe webinar in the series “Med BeXLive Living Lab”

Le 14 juillet 2020, le Département d'architecture de l'Université de Florence (DIDA) accueillera le troisième webinaire de la série Med BeXLive.

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Med-EcoSuRe participates in the conference ICEEE’2020

The Energy Research Centre of the An-Najah National University participated in the Online International Conference on Economics, Energy and Environment on 25-27 June 2020.

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Med-EcoSuRe: BeX.Live series of webinars continues

The second webinar of the BeX.Live Living Lab will take place on June 30, 2020, at 16.00 CET.

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Med-EcoSuRe participates in “Address common challenges in environment” webinar

On 18th June 2020, ANEA and the Department of Architecture of University of Florence, partners of Med-EcoSuRe, participated in a webinar organized by the Italian National Con…

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Energy efficiency: MedEcoSuRe kicks off series of webinars

The first webinar, to take place on June 23, will focus on the implementation of sustainable policies with a cost-effective approach for construction and building renovation.

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Med-EcoSuRe: webinars to launch the BeX.LIVE Living Lab

Med-EcoSuRe launches the Cross Border Virtual Living Lab "BeX.LIVE - University Buildings as a Living Experience".

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18 May 2020
Med-EcoSuRe - Call for tenders: supply and installation of a grid-tied PV power plant at An-Najah National University, Palestine

An-Najah National University invites specialized companies to supply and install a grid-tied photovoltaic…

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07 May 2020
Discover the pilot sites of Med-EcoSuRe project: site #3 – University of Tunis El Manar, National Engineering School of Tunis

The planned retrofit intervention will lead to savings of up to 40% of the buildings energy consumption.

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16 April 2020
[Med-EcoSuRe] Call for tenders: supply and installation of a smart micro-grid platform

MEDREC has launched a call for tenders with the aim to purchase and install a smart micro-grid platform with an energy management system at the National Engineering School of …

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06 April 2020
Discover the pilot sites of Med-EcoSuRe project: site #2 – An-Najah National University

The expected energy savings will be around 20% further to the retrofitting measures to be implemented at the An-Najah National University, Palestine.

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20 March 2020
Call for tenders: Med-EcoSuRe is looking for a web designer

MEDREC, the coordinator of Med-EcoSuRe project, has launched a call for tenders to select a web designer for the creation of an ICT platform.

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18 March 2020
Discover the pilot sites of Med-EcoSuRe: site #1 - University of Florence

Med-EcoSure will implement major energy retrofits into 9 pilot sites which will lead to savings of up to 40% of the university buildings' energy consumption.

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12 March 2020
The First Global Newsletter of Med-EcoSuRe is out!

Find out the latest news of Med-EcoSuRe, a project dealing with energy efficiency in Mediterranean universities.

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05 March 2020
Introducing Med-EcoSure Cross-border Living Lab initiative

The core concept of the Mediterranean Cross-border Living Lab under the Med-EcoSuRe project is that working with stakeholders can produce more effective innovative solutions.

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28 February 2020
The Med-EcoSuRe project is looking for staff in Italy

The deadline for sending applications is 9th March 2020.

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14 February 2020
Med-EcoSuRe team joins forces with university managers to launch the buildings renovation process in Tunisia

University buildings of the National Engineering School of Tunis will undergo energy retrofitting in order to decrease their carbon footprin…

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13 February 2020
Med-EcoSuRe conducts a survey for sustainable building rehabilitation solutions

Within the framework of the Med-EcoSure project, Solartys has launched a call to identify Innovative solutions addressing energy retrofitting of universities' buildings.

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30 January 2020
Palestine: Med-EcoSuRe performs an energy audit at the An-Najah National University

The audit is the first step for the implementation of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures which will result in reduced and cleaner energy consumption.

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20 January 2020
The Med-EcoSuRe project is looking for staff in Italy

The deadline for applications is 30th January 2020.

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23 December 2019
Energy efficiency in Mediterranean universities: start of the Med-EcoSure project

The project focuses on the implementation of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy measures in 9 university pilot buildings in Italy, Tunisia and Palestine.

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