14 April 2026 | Graz, Austria
AMIRES is pleased to announce an upcoming workshop organised by the INDHEAP project, with contributions from the SOLINDARITY project, taking place on 14 April 2026 in Graz, Austria. The event will focus on the design, implementation, and real‑world performance of hybrid solar systems for industrial process heat and power.
Held just ahead of the 4th International Sustainable Energy Conference (ISEC 2026), the workshop will bring together industrial stakeholders, technology developers, and experts from European research initiatives working toward reliable and scalable renewable heat solutions for industry.
Participants will gain practical insights into:
- Designing hybrid solar systems for stable and dependable heat supply
- Lessons learned from testing and demonstration activities
- Tools and methodologies supporting optimal system design
- Medium‑temperature heat storage solutions for industrial applications
- Integrating solar heat and power into existing industrial processes
- It builds on key findings from applied research, including the Horizon projects INDHEAP and SOLINDARITY.
- It links to important international technology platforms, such as IEA SHC Task 73 and IEA ES Task 44.
- It is backed by major sector organisations, including EHPA (European Heat Pump Association) and SHE (Solar Heat Europe)
The programme will also open the floor for discussion on how to scale hybrid solar solutions from pilot installations to full industrial deployment — a key step toward accelerating Europe’s clean‑energy transition.
Practical Information
- Date: 14 April 2026
- Location: Grand Hotel Wiesler, Grieskai 4–8, 8020 Graz, Austria
- Participation: Free of charge; registration required
- Registration: https://indheap.eu/indheap-workshop-registration/
Agenda
14:00 – 14:10 Welcome & Introduction
14:10 – 15:00 Hybrid Solar Thermal Systems for Industrial Process Heat and Power: Overview
Concepts & Integration:
- Wolfgang Gruber-Glatzl (AEE INTEC)
- Panteleimon Tzouganakis (CERTH)
Testing & Demonstration Insights:
- Valéry Vuillerme (CEA)
- Varshil Dalal (DLR)
Q&A Session
15:00 – 15:40 Medium‑Temperature Heat Storage Technologies for Industry
- Arnaud Bruch (CEA)
- Robert Haberl (OST)
- Gerald Zotter (AEE INTEC & IEA ES Task 44)
Q&A Session
15:40 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 – 16:50 Optimal Design of Hybrid Solar Thermal Systems for Industrial Process Heat & Power: Methodologies, tools, and guidelines
- Valéry Vuillerme (CEA)
- Rene Baumann (AEE INTEC)
- Dimitris Papageorgiou (TVP Solar)
- Varshil Dalal (DLR)
Q&A Session
16:50 – 17:20 Panel Discussion: “From pilot to scale: Can hybrid solar systems meet industrial heat and power demands?”
- Leopoldo Mico (EHPA)
- Lucia Torlai (SHE)
- Dimitris Papageorgiou (TVP Solar)
Q&A Session
17:20 – 17:45 Wrap-up and Networking
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