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HeatMineDH
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achieving the objectives of the European energy transition and a net-zero economy by replacing consumption of fossil fuels by an increased use of renewable energy sources and waste heat. This results in [...] smarter, and more resilient energy systems. The project's impact is anticipated not only in achieving sustainability goals but also in contributing to the broader European energy transition and Net-zero carbon [...] residual heat) and renewable sources. Objectives and key activities HeatMineDH aims to support district energy utilities and municipalities in achieving the efficient DH targets along the next 10 years by building
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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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Projects
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Projects APOLLO cells4.energy PH2ÖNIX Plan4.Energy REFORMERS Sekohs Theiss FELDBATT BatterieSTABIL Battery storage in multimodal operation for ancillary services and network... ABS4TSO
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Nobel Grid
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to allow all smart grid and energy market stakeholders to benefit from a more secure and stable distribution network, promoting the integration of distributed renewable energy sources with greater participation [...] security. - EMA App (Energy Monitoring Application App): EMA App is a software application that enables domestic and industrial prosumers to monitor, control and manage their energy consumption and the [...] NEDERLAND BV, Goodwolfe Energy Limited, UNINOVA - INSTITUTO DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DE NOVAS TECNOLOGIAS Projektlaufzeit: 01/2015-06/2018 Förderprogramm: H2020 CALL FOR COMPETITIVE LOW-CARBON ENERGY, LCE-07-2014 SLAM
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European Heat Pump Summit
services relating to modern heat pump systems. The focus will be on energy-efficient solutions for buildings, industry and integrated energy systems as well as innovative test methods and developments in the [...] cooperation opportunities and find out how we are working with industry, technology providers and energy suppliers to drive forward the heating transition. Visit us at the AIT stand in the exhibition28-29
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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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Power to X
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developing sustainable solutions for the energy and raw materials supply of the future. The focus is on pioneering technologies that efficiently convert renewable energy sources into usable forms such as gas [...] y combine electricity and heat and thus optimize overall energy consumption. Heat storage systems also offer the possibility of storing energy over longer periods of time and using it flexibly. Heat pump [...] Power to X applications is the conversion of electricity into hydrogen or synthetic methane. Surplus energy from wind and solar power plants can thus be stored for the long term and used in a variety of ways
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Sinergy
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transforming it into a regional Centre of Excellence in the smart energy management. Here, IMP will promote the added value of smart energy management technologies, co-ordinate research efforts and unite [...] Sinergy Capacity building in Smart and Innovative eNERGY management The mission of SINERGY is to strengthen the existing research capacity and further unlock the innovation potential of the Institute Mihajlo [...] Mihajlo Pupin (Serbia) in one of the most important research areas of today – Smart Energy Management. The primary objective of SINERGY is to strengthen the research capacity and further unlock the innovation
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AIT study shows savings potential of 40% of CO2 emissions in steam generation at AGRANA Aschach/Donau
Based on the energy flow analyses and a rough concept, the experts of the AIT Center for Energy prepared a feasibility study for a more climate-friendly processing of maize for AGRANA's Upper Austrian [...] daily into high-quality starch products for downstream industries. This requires large amounts of energy for cleaning and processing, which are currently provided by fossil fuels such as natural gas. Since [...] heat sources existing at the site can be fed either directly or by means of heat pumps. Thus, the energy needs of a wide variety of processes can be met up to and including full supply via this hot water
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INFINITY
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Isovoltaic AG ENcome Energy Performance GmbH Polytec PT GmbH PVI GmbH PVSV e.U. PVP Photovoltaik GmbH Ulbrich of Austria GmbH Funding line: This project is funded under the Austrian Energy Research Program [...] challenges of the PV market and the global need for cost-efficient renewables with constant, optimized energy yields. The analysis of shortcomings, failures and degradation processes of existing PV materials [...] modules with increased system life-times can be implemented to make PV a reliable and stable future energy source, and technically customized and site-sensitive guidelines for the effective monitoring and
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Model-based Analysis & Simulation, Digital Twins
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ranges from Energy technology for the economic use of waste heat, through high-performance heat exchangers, high-temperature storage tanks and industrial heat pumps, via which Use of new energy sources and [...] exploitation of fluctuating energy prices, Process engineering, such as product drying or reactors, up to Sequence control and application optimization in discontinuous production and energy supply systems. We [...] means of model-based analyses and digital twins, we enable you to optimize the production process and energy use off-line, to identify possible measures and to evaluate their effect in terms of product quality
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Power System Planning & Operation
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expertise in the evaluation of power supply systems in the light of the integration of renewable energy resources. This ranges from simple load flow calculations and transient analyses to the design of [...] development of planning and operating approaches for power supply systems with regard to renewable energy sources, electromobility, storage, hydrogen systems and sector coupling. To this end, we develop [...] management to improve the absorption capacity of the existing grid infrastructure for renewable energies and new consumers such as electromobility, heat pumps and electrolysers in combination with storage
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Value chain for hydrogen
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hydrogen is produced by electrolyzing water using electricity from renewable energy sources such as wind power, solar energy or hydropower. In the process, water is split into its components hydrogen and [...] for hydrogen Hydrogen - from production to use Green hydrogen is seen as a central component of the energy transition. It has the potential to replace fossil fuels and drive decarbonization in many industries [...] plants. PEM electrolysis: Offers faster reaction times and is more flexible in relation to variable energy sources such as wind and solar. Storing and transporting green hydrogen Once hydrogen has been produced
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ERIGrid - Connecting European Smart Grid Infrastructure
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networks are urgently required to integrate the growing number of distributed energy sources and generators into our energy system. Under the leadership of AIT, 18 of Europe’s top research institutions [...] their current form, will soon be unable to cope with the increased use of distributed and renewable energy sources. Since fluctuating wind and solar power generation seldom correlates with actual demand, [...] consumers will be required in the future in order to secure both the power supply and quality. Continuous energy management can be achieved through the use of intelligent networks. The envisioned complex system
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Sozial100%Erneuerbar
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before, especially in social housing. This system consists of the following elements: Geothermal energy with borehole field regeneration Heating and cooling via building component activation Free cooling [...] demand of the building services equipment as well as the general electricity demand. Geothermal energy and building component activation in particular have never before been implemented on this scale [...] goal of making these technologies affordable and acceptable in social housing. To achieve a proper energy balance of the borehole field, the following technologies are applied: asphalt collectors; roof-mounted
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AIT and KTH launch joint doctoral programme for new heat pump technology
Department of Energy Technology at KTH: “Digitalisation is more than ever playing an increasingly important role in the development of innovative solutions to challenges in the energy sector. Our PhD [...] exclusive access to leading experts and institutions in the field of heat pump technology, thermal energy systems and digitalisation. In collaboration with KTH as a renowned academic partner, we can fulfil [...] n to the future of building heating technologies.” Thomas Fleckl, Head of Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems at AIT: “The use of heat pumps to meet heating requirements in densely populated urban areas
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Project mAIntenance
manager Michael Schöny and his colleagues from the Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems Competence Unit at the AIT Centre for Energy asked themselves this question two years ago and launched the "mAIntenance" [...] Early intervention in component-activated delivery systems, for example, can also help to increase energy efficiency. An information event was held at the VAC to present the analyses of the comfort measurements
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Decarbonisation of Austrian Lake Shipping
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shipping on Austria's lakes can be realised by using hydrogen, which is produced using renewable energies, as an energy source. In a feasibility study commissioned by the Klima- und Energiefonds, AIT Austrian [...] it. This result confirms the trend towards decentralisation of energy supply and the relevance of regional generation and use of energy sources. However, at the time of the study, the acquisition and [...] Potential for the decarbonisation of Austrian lake shipping Austrian lake shipping can cover its energy requirements in a climate-neutral way with green hydrogen, as shown by the example of Vorarlberger-Lines
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AIT leads European MATISSE project
propulsion solutions is also taking place in aviation. The aim is to increase energy efficiency and switch to renewable energy sources in order to minimize the environmental impact of the next generation [...] electric aircraft. Energy storage systems that meet the requirements of aeronautics play a central role in the electrification of aircraft. This requires batteries with a high energy density that also meet [...] Aviation is at the center of the climate debate. An international study by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that flying is responsible for around 2 percent of global CO2 emissions. Despite
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Gasthermenersatz (gas boiler replacement)
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pump provides far more thermal energy than the electrical energy that has to be supplied. The annual performance factor of modern heat pumps is 3 to 4, which means an energy efficiency of 300 % to 400 % [...] % of the renewable electricity used. In evaluating various options for replacing fossil gas as an energy source, a report by the Austrian Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt therefore concludes that heat pumps [...] markiert. Name * E-Mail * Betreff * Nachricht * Send DI Dr. Christoph Reichl Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems +43(0) 50550-6605 +43(0) 50550-6679 christoph.reichl(at)ait.ac.at Key data Project duration:
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