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Norway, which largely follows the EU-commission activities. Hopefully
ETAP will have sufficient power to renew the process.
It turns out that Norway, Finland and Iceland use the concept of environmental
technology, Sweden uses environmental technics and Denmark
is the only one who uses eco-efficient technology, even though
Denmark used it consequently only early in the period 2004–2011. Now
Denmark also often uses the concept of environmental technology.
Therefore, the conclusion is that in the Nordic countries most often the
concept of environmental technology is used. This is also acceptable, as
long as it also includes the understanding of climate and energy, which it
often does. It seems not to be the case though in the field of climate and
energy, where people often use the term climate and energy technology.
It would probably in any case be difficult to get the back up of all actors
in the Nordic countries for the same concept. Therefore we must conclude
that the use of a common concept can be environmental technology
as well as eco-efficient technology.
The cleantech term is used too, typically in international contexts, because
this concept is perceived as more modern or maybe even more
smart. Many associations or networks of companies call themselves
Cleantech Network. It seems more modern and more international.
Companies
The number of companies and the number of employees, turnover etc. in
eco-efficient technology is quite interesting because it indicates how much
of the economy that may be linked to this sector. Moreover, it is important
if a country wants to invest in an area, that it knows exactly on what background
this is being done and do not work with a wrong impression of the
sector. There are examples of misunderstandings of trends or waves, for
example, the IT bubble, biotech interests, that do not seem to have enough
substance, etc. It would be very unfortunate if eco-efficient technology or
environmental technology, green technology proves to be a loose idea that
is not very solid over time. Therefore, a solid statistical basis, important
use of policy instruments, etc. is very important to the implementation of
a good strategy. No one can have an interest in exaggerations over time. It
will only work for a short period of time.
It is not easy to calculate the number of firms because previous statistics
cannot handle eco-efficient technology as an industry. It is a sector
that cuts across many industries and areas. This is difficult to handle, but
includes perhaps also some more interesting aspects, since it is quite
extensive.
So it is quite difficult to define which companies to include in the sector.
What about the Finnish company KONE’s super modern elevator
system, which uses much less energy than the previous one? How should
this technology be taken into account? It is obviously a very efficient
technology seen in energy technology perspectives. KONE’s pamphlet is
impressive reading. It would though be intimidating for the definition, if
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