This is KME

KME is a consortium with material technology development as a base to make thermal energy processes more effective. KME 2010-2013 is the fifth phase of the programme that was established in 1997.  The programme is financed by industries (60%) and by the Swedish Energy Agency (40%).

KME was established in 1997, and consists today of seven industrial companies, including Elforsk. Elforsk represents 18 Swedish energy companies.

All KME-projects are performed as a cooperation between industries and universities or institutes. This is an important task for KME, a close cooperation between these organisations.

The budget is 103 MSEK (10 Milj€) in 4 years, of which the contribution from Swedish Energy Agency (Swedish State) is 40 % through Elforsk. The companies can contribute with in-kind resources or cash.

The programme is supervised by a board with representatives from the stakeholders. The programme constitues of two subprogrammes, Material technology base programme and More effective power production, each guided by a steering committee. Elforsk is responsible for programme administration.

Further information can be found in Programme description.pdf (svensk version programbeskrivning.pdf)