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January, 23 2024

NEFI Technology Talk: DC Industry
by Oxana Schmidt

Innovative direct current (DC) solutions can significantly contribute to the decarbonization and flexibilization of the industry. They simplify the system integration and coupling of renewable energies through the resource- and energy-efficient integration of electric machines, photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and electric mobility. The NEFI project Austrian DC Pilot Factory is dedicated to demonstrating a secure, flexible and scalable DC network in an industrial environment.

The NEFI Technology Talk introduces innovative DC solutions in the industry and serves as a platform for exchanging experiences with existing solutions and projects.

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2-3. November 2023

First International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum
by Oxana Schmidt

Under the motto "Progress by Innovation", the International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum will delve into key priorities, showcase solutions from around the world and highlight the action-oriented steps required to achieve Sustainable Development Goals.

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24. November 2023

Workshop: Energize your Business: How Your Company Achieves the Climate Change
by Oxana Schmidt

In this workshop, you will learn how to identify hidden energy-saving potentials using innovative energy technologies and smart solutions, reduce your energy costs, and make progress towards decarbonisation. The workshop will showcase technology trends and successful case studies and provide updates on energy incentives.

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October, 12 2023

NEFI Technology Talk: Drying processes in industry
by Oxana Schmidt

To this day, 10-25% of total industrial energy consumption is caused by drying processes. In terms of energy efficiency, the use of heat pumps together with real time monitoring solutions using infrared sensor (IR) technology show great energy savings potentials for numerous industries. This Technology Talk offers an overview of energy efficient drying applications, low-cost IR product moisture sensors and insights into future projects.

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September, 12 2023

NEFI Technology Talk: Hydrogen for Austria's Industry - Challenges and Solutions on the Path to Decarbonisation
by Oxana Schmidt

The Austrian industry is facing enormous challenges: By 2040, it aims to achieve climate neutrality and complete decarbonisation. Hydrogen is often referred to as the key driver for this transformation.

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Review: NEFI Technology Talk ´Steam generation with heat pumps in industry´
by Oxana Schmidt

At the NEFI Technology Talk "Steam generation with heat pumps in industry" on 31st of May 2023, experts gave insights into the use of heat pumps in industrial processes in six presentations. Thomas Nowak, Secretary General of the European Heat Pump Association, moderated the online talk with over 90 participants.

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Review: NEFI Technology Talk ´Towards a Sustainable Automotive Industry´
by Oxana Schmidt

The NEFI Technology Talk ´Towards a Sustainable Automotive Industry´ in cooperation with Pankl Racing Systems AG focused on the challenges of achieving climate neutrality in the automotive sector. More than 25 participants from different sectors, an interesting introduction to the Pankl company and an exciting exchange in the subsequent discussion round characterised this NEFI Technology Talk.

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May, 31 2023

NEFI Technology Talk: Steam generation with heat pumps in industry
by Oxana Schmidt

Heat pumps will play an essential role in the decarbonization of industrial processes. Steam-generating heat pumps, which generate steam from waste heat, are of particular interest because they can be easily integrated into existing infrastructure. This Technology Talk offers an overview of the technology, how it works and possible uses, as well as current insights into ongoing projects.  

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June, 23, 2023 09:00-12:00

NEFI Technology Talk: E-Mobility for Companies
by Oxana Schmidt

The NEFI Technology Talk´E-Mobility for Companies´ on 23 June 2023 in Linz is dedicated to technology innovations that enable progress in fleet conversion, charging concepts, ranges and the use of renewable energy. The focus will also be on the implementation of the necessary charging infrastructure with suitable load and energy management systems.

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Review: Industrial Energy Efficiency Conference at the WSED
by Oxana Schmidt

The Industry Energy Efficiency Conference at the beginning of March was dedicated to accelerating the industrial energy transition.

'Motivating examples from and for industry' brought success stories about the corporate energy transition and showcase companies to the stage. Head of the NEFI_Lab Thomas Kienberger presented successful solutions from NEFI projects.

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03.03.2023 14:30 – 16:30

Heat Highway: Using decarbonised heat sources via supra-regional heat networks. Workshop organised in the context of the NEFI project Heat Highway
by Oxana Schmidt

The use of industrial waste heat is essential for the decarbonisation of heat supply. Interregional heat transmission networks connect urban consumption centres and waste-heat-intensive industrial sites and, in doing so, traverse areas with further heat sources and sinks.

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15.-17.02.2023

IEWT 2023 – International Energy Economics Conference at the TU Vienna
by Oxana Schmidt

The Future of Energy MARKETS in Europe against the Background of New Geopolitical Imbalances

The 13th International Energy Economics Conference at the TU Vienna (IEWT 2023) will focus on the recent disruptions of the European energy system, the associated market dislocations and necessary regulatory interventions, as well as on the current questions triggered by them on how we can maintain the originally envisaged long-term paths of decarbonisation and transformation of the energy system.

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