Supply Chain Forest-Logistic-Saw as First application of platform of IT/Telematics concepts for resource efficient forestry use in montane forest

A Supply Chain Management concept for sustained use of the mountain forest in collaboration with all the individual participants is to be drawn up. Harvesting and transport from the forest to the mill will be registered and controlled by WEB-GIS technology. A CO2 balance sheet will be prepared and optimization potentials shown in the process. An outline will be made of an integrated job model.

IEA EBC Annex 55: Reliability of Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting - Probability Assessment of Performance & Cost (RAP-RETRO)

The scope of the project is to develop and provide decision support data and tools for energy retrofitting measures. The tools will be based on probabilistic methodologies for prediction of energy use, life cycle cost and functional performance. The impact of uncertainty on the performance and costs will be considered. Methods based on probability give powerful tools that can provide us with reliable ranges for the outcome.

Presentation of the effective use of innovative bioenergy technologies in the Austrian energy system of the future (BioEff)

The study shows possibilities and strategies for the effective use of innovative bioenergy technologies in Austria.

IEA-DHC Annex TS2: Implementation of Low Temperature District Heating Systems

The potential of alternative heat sources is highest at low system temperatures, but current district heating networks are usually high-temperature systems. The aim of the IEA DHC Annex TS2 is to support the transformation of district heating networks towards lower temperatures (the so-called 4th generation). For this purpose, Annex TS2 forms an international platform that enables an exchange on the topics of technology, system, demonstration and competitiveness.

IEA Bioenergy Webinar: Technical, Economic and Environmental Assessment of Biorefineries - Developing a Practical Approach for Characterisation

3. July 2019
Online

This webinar deals with the technical, economic and environmental (TEE) assessment of biorefineries. It explains the methodology background and provides insight into an assessment tool generated within the IEA Bioenergy Task 42.

IEA Wind Task 41: Enabling Wind to Contribute to a Distributed Energy Future (Working period 2019 - 2023)

IEA Wind Task 41 aims to create framework conditions for decentralised small and medium-sized wind turbines in order to establish them as a competitive and reliable technology for decentralised energy generation. A strategic focus in the pursuit of this goal is the revision of the IEC standard for wind turbines, taking into account the latest research results.

IEA ISGAN Annex 7 - Webinar: A Nordic carbon-neutral energy system enabled by flexibility and storage

30. June 2020
Online

This webinar discusses the flexibility measures enabled by smart grids and sector coupling that can help countries and regions make the deep decarbonisation of their energy systems a reality. It will discuss some of the opportunities and challenges of balancing energy and power in a larger perspective and in some local perspectives in the Nordic countries.

Green. Building. Solutions. (GBS) Summer University online 2.0!

17. Juli - 8. August 2021
Online

The GBS Summer University brings world class knowledge on sustainable buildings, passive houses and renewable energies to an ever expanding international audience of students and professionals. Continuing on the enormous success of last year, the GBS will be back in an upgraded online version in 2021 to bring top-notch expertise on ecological building straight to you.

IEA DHC Annex TS7: Industry-DHC Symbiosis - A systemic approach for highly integrated industrial and thermal energy systems

Renewable and excess heat sources are currently representing nearly a third of the energy supply used in the DHC sector. Excess heat has the potential to further grow to become an important part of the energy puzzle. Up to 25% of district heating could be covered by industrial excess heat and more than 10 % of the EU's total energy demand for heating and hot water could be covered by heat from data centres, metro stations, service sector buildings, and waste-water treatment plants.

IEA DHC Annex TS4: Digitalisation of District Heating and Cooling

The aim of the IEA DHC Annex TS4 is to identify the possibilities of digitalization and the integration of digital process for district heating and cooling. To this end, the Annex TS4 establishes a platform for industrial and scientific experts to strengthen international cooperation and networking and the exchange of experience of national research and development activities.

PlusIQ - Agricultural Photovoltaics: Integration as a Path to Plus-Energy-Quarters

This project examines opportunities, potentials and requirements of/for Agrophotovoltaic systems. Thereby, an interdisciplinary study will be conducted that integrates the major aspects of such systems holistically and from an integrative perspective. The complex interdependencies between the different aspects will be explored and described via a case study. Potential approaches toward realization will be studied and subjected to a comprehensive SWOT-analysis.

IEA DHC TS5 - Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into existing District Heating and Cooling Systems (RES DHC)

The expansion of sustainable district heating/cooling is an essential part of the Austrian heat transition. The transformation of these supply systems to fully renewable systems requires the combination of a multitude of aspects. The aim of the project is to compile a data and knowledge base from international projects in this context. Expertise and process know-how for the process of implementing the transformation of district heating and cooling systems will be collected and processed.

IEA DHC Annex TS3: Hybrid Energy Networks, District Heating and Cooling Networks in an Integrated Energy System Context Guidebook

Hybrid energy networks, i.e. the integration of electricity, heat and gas networks, can make a decisive contribution to optimizing the energy system. The IEA DHC Annex TS3 analyses the potentials and challenges of hybrid energy networks from the perspective of the district heating / cooling system. This is including the analyses of relevant technologies and synergies, an assessment of the different methodological approaches and tools, the analyses of case studies as well as the development of suitable business models and regulations.

Webinar: IEA Bioenergy, Global Collaboration on Sustainable Bioenergy, A Look Forward

20. May 2020
Online, AT

The webinar will be presented by the Chair and will highlight IEA Bioenergy's strategic focus for the next five years as well as our planned key enabling research areas. It will also preview our new modernised logo, website and visuals, which support our strategic goals.

IEA DHC Annex TS8: Experimental investigations of DHC systems

The project aims at promoting and improving the use of experimental studies for the transformation, decarbonization and flexibilization of new and existing district heating and cooling (DHC) systems. A strong focus will be on the integration of digital technologies, both in terms of application (e.g., IoT and cloud solutions, digital twins, machine learning) and experimental implementation (e.g., hardware-in-the-loop, data spaces).

IEA IETS Task 23: Drivers and Barriers for the Transformation of Industrial Energy, Technologies and Systems (Working period 2024 - 2025)

The successful reduction of industrial greenhouse gas emissions requires the integration of a wide range of competencies. In addition to technical barriers, there are also organizational, regulatory, societal and financial barriers. The new Task 23 addresses the need for collaboration and system thinking to overcome non-technical barriers. The technical work in ongoing tasks should be supplemented by this task, which should provide added value in overcoming non-technical hurdles.

IEA SHC Task 72: Solar Photoreactors for Fuels and Chemicals (working period 2024 - 2028)

With the increasing demand for green fuels and chemicals, solar-based photoprocesses that utilize direct sunlight are gaining importance. The IEA SHC Task 72 aims to develop new materials, reactor designs and system integration strategies as well as standardized test and evaluation protocols in an interdisciplinary approach to ultimately pave the way for future solar photoreactors as new market segments for the solar industry.

IEA AFC Task 30: Electrolysis (Working period 2024 - 2027)

IEA AFC Task 30 deals with the production of hydrogen through electrolysis. Questions regarding material costs and durability, efficiency and reliability are at the core of research efforts. This is addressed through the development of new materials and advanced monitoring strategies to detect aging phenomena, as well as the optimisation of operating strategies. Within Task 30, developments shared among the world's leading research institutions and companies.

IEA SHC Task 52: Solar Thermal & Energy Economics in Urban Environments

IEA SHC Task 52 focused on the analysis of the future role of solar thermal heat in integrated urban energy systems. The potential of solar thermal applications to cover the low-temperature heat demand in future low-carbon energy systems was investigated against the background of the rapidly changing framework conditions in the energy sector. Best practice examples for the integration of solar thermal systems into urban energy systems were evaluated and documented.

IEA SHC Task 62: Solar Energy in Industrial Water and Wastewater Management

The main objective of IEA SHC Task 62 was to increase the use of solar thermal energy in industry, to develop new collector technologies and to open up industrial and municipal water treatment as a new area of application with high market potential for solar thermal energy. The focus was on thermal separation technologies as well as technologies for solar water decontamination and disinfection. By combining the technologies with solar collectors, an innovative and economically attractive overall solution should be created for integration into industry.