Let’s make the south of Europe heat the best!: How to achieve 100% renewable heating and cooling in Southern European countries?

This discussion will explore diverse viewpoints and strategies to overcome the unique challenges facing the region, while fostering collaboration and sharing best practices. By focusing on the Southern EU region’s specific climatic and social conditions, we aim to pave the way for a sustainable and resilient future for RHC in Europe.

Agenda

Let’s Make the South of Europe Heat the Best! Achieving 100% Renewable Heating and Cooling in Southern European Countries

10:00 – 10:10 Welcome Remarks by the Moderator | Setting the Vision for Renewable Heating and Cooling

Technological and Social Dimensions of Renewable Heating and Cooling in Southern Europe
10:10 – 10:20 | Solar Thermal: Maximising Regional Potential
10:20 – 10:30 | Biomass: Sustainable Pathways for Heating
10:30 – 10:40 | Geothermal Energy: Unlocking Earth’s Heat
10:40 – 10:50 | Heat Pumps: Driving Energy Efficiency in Heating
10:50 – 11:00 | District Heating and Cooling: Building Resilient Systems
11:00 – 11:10 | Social Sciences and Humanities: Fostering Social Acceptance and Awareness

11:10 – 11:40 Panel Discussion | Collaborative Pathways for Sustainable Heating Solutions

11:40 – 11:55 Funding and Support for Renewable Heating and Cooling in Southern Europe 

11:55 – 12:00 Closing

MODERATOR
Riccardo Battisti, Senior Project Manager, Ambiente Italia

SPEAKERS
Bojan Bogdanovic, Principal Energy Efficiency and Green Buildings, EBRD
Panagiotis Grammelis, Director of Research at the Chemical Process & Energy Resources, CERTH
Javier Urchueguia, Professor, UPV
Nuno Roque, Secretary General, APIRAC
Anes Kazagic, Energy Efficiency Manager, JP Elektroprivreda BiH
Luca Cioccolanti, Associate Professor, University E-Campus
Laura Junasová, Senior Project Officer, EHP
Olgu Birgi, Project Manager, WIP Renewable Energies