Energy RTD Information Systems in the ERA - European ...

Figure 5 – Respondents per type of function
Number of respondents 78
Energy RTD Information Systems in the ERA
Most respondents are researchers from universities and public research organisations. Secondly
respondents are consultants from commercial consultancy (research) organisations.
The diversity of respondents both per type of function, type of organisation and country is
appropriate for the purpose of this study.
3. Describe the Energy RTD you are involved in
Total Respondents 78
Answers cover a wide range of areas such as all types of energy technologies, sources and
carriers; electricity and heat production and distribution; rational use of energy; CO 2 capture
and storage; energy in transport; motors and machines; material research; waste management;
building research; policy and strategic issues; socio-economic research; modelling, energy
conversion processes and promoting RTD in sustainable energy systems.
4. Please specify the type(s) of Energy RTD you are involved in
Response Percent Response Total
Fundamental research 38.8% 31
Industrial and applied research 72.5% 56
Socio-economic research 36.3% 29
Demonstration activities 42.5% 34
Total Respondents 78
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