Promoting energy-water nexus resource efficiency through renewable energy and energy efficiency

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Historically, energy and water interactions (the nexus) have been considered on a regional or technology-by-technology basis. It is now required to follow an approach where deep knowledge of the nexus and the development of local policies, strategies and tools to reduce energy needs and/or promote renewable energy sources in the nexus should be profoundly addressed. EERES4WATER will enhance the institutional, technical and social framework to promote the direct use of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency in water cycle by influencing related policies and introduction of new processes and technologies. The overall objective is to provide Atlantic Area target stakeholders with the tools and instruments needed to overcome the Energy-Water nexus challenges and increase its utilization. Besides, providing policy recommendations and legal framework for policy makers and public administrators, developing innovative technological solutions, supporting tools (ICT tool for decision making and support services), establishing cooperation agreements between the academia and the private sector, and providing information and awareness about resource efficiency.

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