Resource efficiency and circular economy in Europe
Examples of Liechtenstein''s innovations and trends include the construction of a stationary soil washing plant in Liechtenstein; the use of recycled construction materials such as concrete in
Examples of Liechtenstein''s innovations and trends include the construction of a stationary soil washing plant in Liechtenstein; the use of recycled construction materials such as concrete in
Liechtenstein''s temperature has increased even above global average. Limiting global warming to 1.5 °C is absolutely necessary to prevent irreversible tipping points. This requires rapid and far
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These actions include publishing and responding to a Call for Evidence on large-scale, long duration electricity storage, supporting LDES projects through innovation competitions and
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Liechtenstein currently has a secure energy supply, which is available at any time and affordable for the population and for compa-nies. Electricity is the main energy source, accounting for roughly a third of total energy consumption, followed by natural gas (21.5 %) and diesel (11.9 %).
Liechtenstein is the world’s first “Energy Country”; Working with the private sector, the Energy and Climate Pioneers and Energy and Climate Workshop projects are teaching young people about sustainability and giving them the tools to play an active part in shaping a sustainable future.
The energy network in Liechtenstein came into being several years ago. At these events, companies invite guests to visit their plants and present their efficiency measures. This platform for exchanging experiences has proved valuable and will probably be continued.
With a cumula-tive installed photovoltaic capacity of 620 Watts per person, Liechtenstein is well ahead of Germany in first place in the world and has won the SolarSuperState Prize three times in a row. Liechtenstein is the first country in the world that can call itself an “energy country”.