Category Energy

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# Use of Renewable Energy Sources

Several renewable energy sources with different technologies can be used in hospitals for heat, cooling and electricity generation. These include solar energy, wind energy, solid and gaseous biomass and geothermal energy. Solar energy can be used for hot water production…

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# Offsetting Carbon Emissions in Hospitals

Carbon offsetting was introduced by United Nations (UN) linking the carbon market with sustainable development introduced in Kyoto protocol in 1997. The concept is related with the reduction or removal of atmospheric carbon emissions in private or public organizations. Use…

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# Energy saving in hospitals

Hospital buildings consume large amounts of energy compared to other commercial buildings while the potential of energy saving in their premises is high. Current regulations in Europe and worldwide promote the energy renovation of public and private buildings in order…