IEA HPT WP H2 & CO2: Heat pumps for hydrogen and carbon capture

The energy transition requires new energy carriers, technologies, and infrastructure. Hydrogen and CO2 will play important roles and require new plants and infrastructure. This project analyses the potential of heat integration using heat pumps in H2 production and CO2 capture processes, as well as in the associated infrastructure, with a focus on cost and energy efficiency. The results will be prepared and disseminated as factsheets, concepts, and guidelines tailored to specific target groups.

IEA Solar Heating and Cooling (SHC)

The IEA's Solar Heating and Cooling program has been carrying out joint research activities in the field of solar thermal energy since 1977. The focus is on the active and passive use of solar energy for heating and cooling of buildings, solar district heating and solar heat for industrial applications.

IEA ES Task 46: Application-oriented energy storage selection

Up to now, the energy system has been thought primarily in terms of supply – for example, through the expansion of wind or PV plants. In the future, however, planning must be based more on demand: How much energy is needed when, in what form, and with what system relevance – and which storage solutions can provide this as efficiently as possible? The goal is to develop a well-founded, practice-oriented “match-making matrix” for selecting the most suitable energy storage technology (electrical, chemical, thermal) for specific applications.

IEA Bioenergy Task 44: Flexibilisierung und Systemintegration (Arbeitsperiode 2025 - 2027)

Welche Vorteile ergeben sich durch stärker integrierte Prozesse und Systeme? Wie können wir Integration messen und worauf sollen wir bei der Kopplung zwischen diversen Sektoren achten? Der IEA Bioenergy Task 44 liefert Antworten auf diese und verwandte Fragen, vor allem in Bezug auf eine Kreislaufbioökonomie und die Energiewende.

IEA - Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration Programme (AMF-TCP)

The AMF Technology Collaboration Programme’s (AMF-TCP) vision is that advanced motor fuels, applicable to all modes of transport, significantly contribute to a sustainable society around the globe. The mission of AMF is to advance the understanding and appreciation of the potential of advanced motor fuels toward transport sustainability. We provide sound scientific information and technology assessments facilitating informed and science-based decisions regarding advanced motor fuels on all levels of decision-making.

IEA EBC Annex 96: Grid Integrated Control of Buildings

The energy transition requires buildings to become active, flexible components of future energy systems. With the growing share of variable renewable energy, demand-side flexibility is increasingly vital for grid stability and decarbonisation. IEA EBC Annex 96 develops digital, interoperable control concepts to unlock and scale building flexibility across electricity, heating, and cooling networks.

IEA Energy in Buildings and Communities Programme (EBC TCP)

The Energy in Buildings and Communities Programme by the IEA enables collaborative research and development projects. Thematically, it focuses on integrating energy efficient and sustainable technologies in buildings and communities.

Informing Land-Use decisions about consequences for biodiversity

24. March 2026
Online, AT

Growing awareness of the biodiversity crisis has prompted businesses and decision-makers to address biodiversity loss and promote the sustainable use of natural resources. To accomplish this, governance systems are necessary to help accelerate the incorporation of biodiversity considerations into decision-making processes.

IEA EV Task 53: Interoperability of Bidirectional Charging (INBID) (Working period 2025 - 2027

This task intends to act and help to test the conformance of the upcoming ISO15118-2X amendments referring to bidirectional charging. In addition, it gives countries and members, which do not own labs or do not have a large automotive industry, the opportunity to participate in the development of interoperable bidirectional charging common and to coordinate their activities in an international framework.

IEA Fahrzeuge mit Elektroantrieb (EV TCP)

Die Vision des Technologiekollaborationsprogramms zu Fahrzeugen mit Elektroantrieb (EV-TCP) ist, Elektromobilität als dominierendes Transportmittel in einem nachhaltigen Transportsystem zu etablieren, wobei der eingesetzte Strom bevorzugt aus erneuerbaren Energiequellen stammen und keine schädlichen Emissionen verursachen soll. Das EV-TCP trägt mit seiner Arbeit zum Ausschöpfen des vollen Marktpotentials für Hybrid- und Elektrofahrzeuge beitragen.

Decarbonization of Cities and Communities (Cities TCP)

The Cities TCP is a joint international effort that aims to accelerate the decarbonization in cities by providing a communication platform for relevant expertise of all IEA bodies to the local scale including cities, financing institutions, utilities, service providers and building constructors. Vice-versa, the platform generates evidence-based research questions of cities needs for IEA TCPs.

IEA Electric Vehicle Technology Collaboration Programme (EV-TCP)

The Technology Collaboration Programme on Electric Vehicles (EV TCP) vision is that the electric drivetrain will be used as the predominant transportation mode in a sustainable transport system that is preferably powered by renewable energy and does not produce harmful emissions.

IEA UsersTCP SLA 2.0: Inclusive and Community-Oriented Approaches to a Social License to Automate (Working period 2022-2024)

The energy transition is critical in solving the climate crisis. Automated demand side management has great potential in this process but struggles with social acceptance. In SLA2.0, the role of gender and diversity factors concerning flexibility and engagement was analysed, and the potential contribution of energy communities to a social license for automation was explored. Based on the findings, flexibility profiles and recommendations were developed.

Nutzer:innen-zentrierte Energiesysteme (UsersTCP)

Das UsersTCP liefert Erkenntnisse aus sozio-technischen Forschungen über das Design, die soziale Akzeptanz und die Verwendbarkeit sauberer Energietechnologien. Die Nutzer:innen spielen hierbei eine zentrale Rolle. Die Erkenntnisse sollen dabei unterstützen, politische Entscheidungen für eine saubere, effiziente und sichere Energiewende zu treffen.

User-Centred Energy Systems (UsersTCP)

The UsersTCP provides evidence from socio-technical research on the design, social acceptance and usability of clean energy technologies. Users play a central role within energy systems. The findings will support political decisions for a clean, efficient and safe energy system.

IEA UsersTCP Social License to Automate 3.0 (Working period 2025-2027)

With increasing digitalization, automated energy systems are gaining in importance. The IEA UsersTCP task "Social License to Automate 3.0" investigates the conditions under which people accept and actively support automated and digitally controlled energy applications – from smart tariffs to flexibility platforms. Austria contributes practical insights from energy communities, home energy management systems, and user research.

IEA Solares Heizen und Kühlen (SHC TCP)

Im Programm Solares Heizen und Kühlen der IEA werden seit 1977 gemeinsame Forschungsaktivitäten im Bereich Solarthermie durchgeführt. Schwerpunkte liegen in der aktiven und passiven Solarenergienutzung zum Heizen und Kühlen von Gebäuden, bei Solarer Fernwärme sowie bei Solarwärme für industrielle Anwendungen.

IEA SHC Task 73: PVT Heating Systems (Working period 2025 - 2028)

IEA SHC Task 73 accelerates the development and market uptake of photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) heating systems. Across four subtasks – liquid and air systems, awareness & policy, and modeling & monitoring – the task unites industry and research partners to consolidate KPIs, test and design approaches, standards, digital tools and monitoring data, remove barriers and speed up scalable building applications.

IEA AMF Task EATS: Systeme zur Abgasnachbehandlung (Arbeitsperiode 2024 - 2027)

Verbrennungsmotoren mit erneuerbaren Kraftstoffen sind für die Dekarbonisierung der schwer zu elektrifizierenden Industrie- und des Transportsektors unerlässlich. Der AMF TCP EATS (exhaust aftertreatment systems) Task untersucht wirksame Abgasnachbehandlungstechnologien zur Erreichung einer mit elektrifizierten Anwendungen vergleichbaren Luftqualität. Die Emissionen werden analysiert, geeignete Messmethoden identifiziert und Richtlinien zur Begrenzung der Emissionen entwickelt.

IEA Fortschrittliche Motorkraftstoffe (AMF TCP)

Die AMF TCP Vision ist der Einsatz fortschrittlicher Kraftstoffe, die für alle Verkehrsträger anwendbar sind und einen wichtigen Beitrag zu nachhaltigen Gesellschaften auf der ganzen Welt zu leisten vermögen. Die Mission des AMF TCP ist es, das Verständnis um und den Einsatz von fortschrittlichen Motorkraftstoffen für einen nachhaltigen Verkehr zu fördern. Das TCP stellt fundierte wissenschaftliche Informationen und Technologiebewertungen zur Verfügung, die als Entscheidungsgrundlage für den Einsatz fortschrittlicher Kraftstoffe dienen.