SolPol-6: Eco-efficient polyolefin materials for energy technologies
SolPol-6 addresses the production materials-related transformation towards a renewable energy system. The project develops tailor-made polyolefin materials, semi-finished products and laminates for three key applications: (i) encapsulation materials for double-glass photovoltaic modules, (ii) liner and barrier systems for sensible large-scale heat storage in earth-basin construction, and (iii) polyolefin hollow-fiber membranes for the energy-efficient recovery of […]
IEA IETS Task 19: Electrification in the industry
IEA IETS Task 19 deals with the electrification of industry by converting processes that were previously powered by fossil fuels. Electrification can lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions if electricity from renewable energies is used. Research and industry are primarily concerned with grid-friendly electrification in order to consider and evaluate electricity generation, […]
Oscillate4Cycle – Advancing Membrane Distillation and Filtration for Circular Economy and Industrial Water Recovery
The Oscillate4Cycle project develops innovative net-flow concepts to improve membrane-based treatment of industrial wastewater with high solid loads. Industries such as pulp and paper or plastics recycling generate large volumes of highly contaminated process water, making efficient treatment, resource recovery, and reduced freshwater consumption essential for sustainable production. Conventional membrane processes often face severe challenges […]
IEA Task 17: Membraneprocesses in Biorefineries
The IEA IETS Task 17 (24-26) promotes the exchange of knowledge between research, industry and membrane manufacturers in order to strengthen energy- and resource-efficient membrane processes in biorefineries and to support the Austrian research landscape. The task is part of the IETS Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP), which focuses on energy efficiency in industrial sectors. The […]
IEA UsersTCP Empowering All: Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions
Renomize – Renovation with automation and optimization of processes and products
Background The European Union is committed to improving the energy efficiency of buildings as part of its Green Deal strategy. With buildings accounting for a significant share of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, large-scale renovation efforts are necessary to meet climate targets. Despite advancements in energy-efficient building technologies, the renovation sector still faces challenges […]
Hitzinseln Feldbach – Synergetische Maßnahmen gegen Überhitzung und Starkregen zur Vorbereitung eines F&E&I Vorhabens in Feldbach
Der Klimawandel führt in Städten zunehmend zu Hitze- und Starkregenproblemen. Grüne und blaue Infrastrukturen gelten als zentrale Elemente für klimaresiliente, energieeffiziente und lebenswerte urbane Räume. Während zahlreiche Einzelmaßnahmen gegen Überhitzung oder Starkregen verfügbar sind, besteht großes Potenzial in synergetischen Lösungen, die beide Herausforderungen gleichzeitig adressieren, etwa durch intelligent gestaltete Grünstrukturen mit zusätzlicher Regenwasserspeicher- und Verdunstungsfunktion. […]
TESSERACT – Thermal energy storage as sensible energy reservoir in activated terrain
As part of the TESSERACT project, an interdisciplinary team led by AEE INTEC is developing scalable underground high-temperature storage (UHTS) systems for different geohydrological conditions andsystem integrations. For the first time, naturally formed soil is being used as the storage medium.This should significantly accelerate the construction of the storage facility, reduce costs, and enable scalability. […]
Fernwärme-Ausbau Leibnitz Tillmitsch
The project deals with the expansion and optimization of district heating supply in the greater Leibnitz area, particularly in the municipality of Tillmitsch. The starting point is an expansion of the district heating infrastructure that has been ongoing since 2015, which has significantly increased the length of the network and the heat demand. This study […]
Cornerstone – Combined technologies for water, energy and solute recovery from industrial process streams.
The European “Green Deal” (European Commission, 2019) is fundamentally changing the European process industry. Europe aims to be climate-neutral by 2050 and to implement a functioning circular economy. To achieve this, transformation and adaptation in the process industry are essential, particularly in terms of water resource usage. Industry is one of the main water consumers […]