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Digital together: How municipalities can benefit from digitalization
– 14:30 Funding opportunities for municipalitiesJohannes Bockstefl | FFG - Group Management Energy & Environment14:30 – 15:00 Questions and answers and concluding remarks
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15th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2026
of buildings, industry and energy systems," emphasises Thomas Fleckl, Chairman of the National Organising Committee and Head of the Department of Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems at the AIT Austrian [...] cooperation with the Technology Collaboration Programme on Heat Pumping Technologies of the International Energy Agency (HPT TCP by IEA), is organising the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2026 in Vienna. Under the [...] application Heat pumps are among the key technologies for the decarbonisation of buildings, industry and energy systems. Thanks to their high efficiency and the use of renewable environmental heat or waste heat
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15th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2026
with the Technology Collaboration Programme on Heat Pumping Technologies of the International Energy Agency (HPT TCP by IEA), is organising the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2026 in Vienna. Under the
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ENDURION sets new Standards for the Production of Green Hydrogen
for use in the field - with a specific use case in energy-intensive sectors such as data centers, which are growing rapidly and looking for clean energy sources. As an internationally recognised expert [...] supports industrial hydrogen use at pressures of 50 bar. Green hydrogen as the key to decarbonising energy-intensive industries On the path to climate neutrality green hydrogen is widely regarded as [...] as steelmaking, chemical production, long-distance transportation and the rapidly growing field of energy-intensive data centres. However, current processes for its production are costly, resource-intensive
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HyLiST: Innovative solid-state batteries for a sustainable future
batteries with high energy density and increased safety to market maturity. This will not only strengthen European competitiveness, but also make a decisive contribution to a sustainable energy supply and to [...] Project consortium AIT Austrian Institute of Technology (Coordinator) | IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) | CIC energiGUNE | Cidetec | Sovema Group | SPECIFIC POLYMERS | Uppsala u [...] be competitive due to resource-saving manufacturing processes and at the same time ensure higher energy densities, fast charging times and a longer service life. The results of the project will not only
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Power Electronics for Energy Transition Symposium
technologies for the energy transition The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) invite you to the first joint symposium ‘Power Electronics for Energy Transition’ for electronic [...] automotive applications, renewable energy and DC grids. In addition, there will be plenty of time for mutual exchange. Contents of the symposium The ‘Power Electronics for Energy Transition’ symposium will focus [...] on the latest technologies for automotive applications (including charging processes), renewable energies in medium-voltage applications and DC grids for industry, taking into account the value chain from
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Comparable and open evaluation of battery storage systems: EVO-Batt-PZA launched
: AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, Burgenland Energie AG, CCE Solutions Österreich GmbH, Electrify GmbH, Energie Kompass GmbH, Energie Steiermark AG, Energiepark Bruck/Leitha GmbH, Enery Development [...] AG, Innio Jenbacher GmbH & Co OG, PIADENO® Green Energy Management GmbH, Stadtwerke Amstetten GmbH, Verbund AG, WEB Windenergie AG, Wien Energie GmbH und Wiener Netze GmbH.
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MoSiLIB: Innovative anode materials for more powerful and sustainable batteries
the increasing demand for energy, particularly through electromobility, requires more powerful and sustainable energy storage systems and a growing share of renewable energies. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) [...] reaching their capacity limits, which requires new material concepts to meet the increasing demands on energy storage. This is precisely where the AIT-led research project MoSiLIB comes in, developing an innovative [...] purpose, a novel material processing is used that is based on a combination of spray drying and high-energy ball milling. The resulting anode materials will be tested in full high-voltage cells with LNMO cathodes
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Technology Talks Austria 2025: Tickets available now
the Federal Ministry for Women, Science and Research, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Energy and Tourism, the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) and the Federation of Austrian Industries
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Titania: Technology leap in titanium sheet metal forming
a more energy-efficient way. However, the processing of titanium, in particular of the widely used α-β titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V, is extremely demanding. Conventional forming processes are energy-intensive [...] titanium sheets (Ti-6Al-4V). A novel deep-drawing process below 500 °C has resulted in significant energy and time savings. A patent for this process is expected to be granted shortly. Challenges facing [...] of the LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen is on the reduction of process costs, time and energy consumption in order to support CO₂ reduction targets in light metal technology. These goals are
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Innovative Storage Solutions for the Elsbeere Wienerwald Energy Community
Energienetze Steiermark GmbH, electrify smart energy GmbH, Energie Steiermark AG, Lower Austrian Energy and Environment Agency GmbH, EVN AG, Hengl Energy GmbH, im-plan-tat Raumplanungs GmbH & Co KG [...] are being investigated to enable members of energy communities to make the best possible use of their energy storage. To unlock the full potential of energy communities, the EGent project focuses on developing [...] storage—into energy communities and the overall energy system in a technically, economically, and user-oriented manner. Currently, it can happen that in the morning not all members of the energy community
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AIT as scientific key partner for the Austrian Assessment Report on Climate Change
the manufacturing sectorDemand-side measures to reduce energy and resource consumptionAdditional investments to achieve net-zero emissions from energy use in transport, industry and buildings by 2040 Chapter [...] future pathways for Austria. Dr Gustav Resch and Dr Franziska Schöniger, experts in climate-resilient energy systems at the AIT, acted as coordinating lead authors. Further contributions came from AIT experts [...] Chapter 8 sheds light on: Technological options for decarbonising the energy systemThe importance of sufficiency, efficiency and governance innovationsWays to achieve climate neutrality by 2040, taking
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Hydrogen-powered aviation: AIT researcher Michele de Gennaro in an interview with STANDARD
Hydrogen is considered a key energy source for climate-neutral aviation in the future. In an interview with STANDARD, Michele De Gennaro, head of the Competence Unit Electric Vehicle Technologies at the
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Strong representation of AIT at ECTRI
and use and safety in intermodal/multimodal hubs. Kristin Tovaas (Research Engineer, Center for Energy) has been elected rapporteur of the TG Mobility. With over ten years of experience in coordinating [...] interaction, and future-oriented mobility services. Stefan Seer (Thematic Coordinator, Center for Energy) has been confirmed in his role as head of the TG Traffic Management and Modelling. He will continue
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#IDSF25: AIT STRENGTHENS STRATEGIC COOPERATION FOR CYBER SECURITY AND SECURE DIGITALIZATION IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT
WINS forms the basis for closer cooperation to strengthen digital resilience for both energy production and energy distribution grid infrastructures. The focus is on the joint development of practice-oriented [...] Section, Division of Nuclear Security, Department of Nuclear, Safety and Security, International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA) In addition, the VCDNP organized a special workshop on "Artificial Intelligence [...] materials. It was established in September 2008 during the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency and has grown to include more than 9,000 members in 166 countries. WINS’ primary purpose is
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AIT balance sheet 2024: Research with impact, investments with a future
resilient infrastructures, the spectrum ranges from leading quantum communication technology to optimised energy concepts with high-temperature heat pumps for CO₂-neutral brick production and innovative mixed reality [...] research and quantum technologies; and the optimisation of industrial processes through AI, automation, energy and resource efficiency, and new innovative human-machine concepts. AIT is investing in important [...] bench for heat pumps up to 100 kW – an investment in the practical relevance of climate-friendly energy systems. Ecosystem for spin-offs in Europe A particularly dynamic field is technology transfer
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How the energy transition works: 350 students at LET'S TECH Day in Vienna
into technology: around 350 pupils aged 10 and up took a deep dive into the technologies for the energy transition at the third LET'S TECH Day on May 16, 2025 in Vienna. The winners of the LET'S TECH video [...] competition were also honored at the event.Hands-on technology and lots of interesting facts about the energy transition: There was great enthusiasm at the numerous hands-on stations and various workshops at [...] and answered many interested questions. OVE Secretary General Peter Reichel: “To restructure our energy system, we need innovative technologies and qualified specialists who know how to use them. There
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Austrian Startup Monitor 2024: AIT Presents Key Developments in Austria’s Startup Landscape
The new Austrian Startup Monitor was presented last Friday at the Federal Ministry for Economy, Energy and Tourism in front of representatives from research, politics and business - including State Secretary
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NEEDS Repowered Unites European Cities for Energy Resilience
develop innovative solutions against energy poverty and strengthen the resilience of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) – urban neighborhoods that generate more renewable energy than they consume. Led by the AIT [...] Kraków, Iași, Budaörs, and Helsingborg are working together on targeted measures for a secure and just energy future. The project focuses on technological innovation, sustainable renovation strategies, new [...] new financing models, and inclusive participation formats. The aim is to create socially just, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient neighborhoods. Supported by 15 European partner organizations, the project
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Hatef Madani becomes Principal Scientist at the AIT
national and international research projects on energy system analysis and system modelling. Hatef Madani, Principal Scientist at the Center for Energy of the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology: [...] Madani with his proven expertise in heat pump technology and thermal energy systems.” Friederich Kupzog, Head of the Center for Energy at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology: “With Hatef Madani as [...] Hatef Madani was appointed Principal Scientist at the Center for Energy at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology on 1 April 2025. In this position, he is responsible for the scientific management and