PROJECTS
Funding
European
Duration
-
Status
Complete with results
Geo-spatial type
Other
Project website
Project Acronym
EFFICIENT20
STRIA Roadmaps
Transport mode
Transport policies
Environmental/Emissions aspects,
Decarbonisation
Transport sectors
Passenger transport,
Freight transport
Overview
Background & Policy context
More than 50% of teh energy consumed by European farmers go to fuel for their machinery. EFFICIENT20 was designed to encourage farmers and foresters to contribute to reaching the target set by the European Union of 20% energy savings compared to the projections by 2020, through amongst other, reducing their fuel consumption.
Objectives
The project had two main goals:
To create a European Network dedicated to fuel savings in the agricultural and forestry industries;
To achieve 20% fuel saving in the participating pilot groups by the end of the project.
Methodology
The following steps were taken to reach these two goals:
- Data on fuel consumption was collected from expert field tests and directly from farmers in order to fill the gaps in references.
- Pilot groups of farmers or foresters committed themselves to monitor and reduce their fuel consumption by 20% during the project.
- Surveys were carried out to increase knowledge about how farmers and foresters understand and use their machinery and particularly fuel consumption monitoring devices.
Results
The project achieved the following results:
- 82 comparison tests were conducted for soil tillage to show an average saving of 15% in fuel/ha. 16 comparison tests were conducted for transport to show an average saving of 20% in fuel/ha.
- An online database with field tests results on fuel use before and after the implementation of fuel savings measures was created.
- Teaching modules, presentations and handbooks on fuel saving measures in agriculture and forestry were made.
- 397 contacts, 61 active Associated Members implemented fuel saving measures and disseminated the project’s results
- EFFICIENT20 has been promoted at 99 events throughout Europe
Strategy targets
Promoted more sustainable development.
Policy objectives
Contributed towards the EU2020 targets of higher energy efficiency.
Partners
Lead Organisation
EU Contribution
€0
Partner Organisations
EU Contribution
€0