Ljubljana, 27 July 2015 – Government Office for Development and European Cohesion Policy, acting as the Managing Authority for European Structural Funds and the Cohesion Fund, issued a grant award decision for the project Energy Institute of the Faculty of Energy Technology of the University of Maribor (hereinafter FET UL). The project will result in the construction of an extension to the existing facility which will house the infrastructure for research in the field of aero and hydro energy technologies and computerised design and engineering. The investment worth over EUR 5.2 million will receive European Regional Development Fund support amounting to over EUR 4.2 million.
Energy technology is a fast evolving technical science, in particular in terms of energy processes, devices and technologies. Modern trends in energy technology call for developments to enhance energy efficiency and the use of renewables by giving emphasis to environment-friendly and ecologically-acceptable technologies. Such development requires adequate infrastructure and equipment which will facilitate a comprehensive and integrated research and scientific work performed in the field of energy technology.
To establish adequate conditions to carry out the research activity an extension will be constructed to the existing facility of the Energy Institute of the FET UL. The extension will house the infrastructure for research in the field of aero and hydro energy technologies and computerised design and engineering. Also the research equipment for other laboratories of the FET UL, which will operate in the framework of the Energy Institute in Vrbina, will be purchased. The project will results in modern equipment and improved conditions for carrying out research and scientific activities in the framework of the Faculty, thus also having an indirect impact on enhancing the quality of educational activities and new employment opportunities.
For more information you can contact the University of Maribor which is responsible for the implementation of the project.