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Online Continuing Education Course «Energy Optimization with Pinch Analysis» (EOPA)
In Spring 2026, the training course will be offered online in English and hybrid in German through the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Rethinking Measurement: How a Measurement Kit Accelerates Pinch Analyses
With the new “PINCH-Messkoffer”, data acquisition for energy efficiency analyses is significantly simplified
Decarbonizing the Pulp & Paper Industry
S. Mostafa Babaei and Prof. Martin K. Patel (Uni Geneva) show how heat integration and HT heat pumps can unlock major efficiency and CO2 reductions
Best Paper Award for DeCarbCH Researchers at the 19th International Symposium on District Heating and Cooling
Mohammadreza Kolahi and Prof. Martin K. Patel (University of Geneva) received the Best Paper Award in Genk, Belgium 🏆
A grey-box approach for constructing generic industrial thermal profiles
New research paper by the University of Geneva and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Annex 58 HTHP-CH – Integration of High-Temperature Heat Pumps (HTHPs) in Swiss Industrial Processes
The Final Reports are available online and summarize the key outcomes, with detailed information provided in the Appendix documents
Thermal Energy Storage Technology Roadmap for Decarbonising Medium-Temperature Heat Processes
This review paper presents a technology roadmap for TES systems operating in the medium-temperature range of 100 to 300 °C
DeCarbCH KTT Strategy Workshop
Our KTT team developed a KTT strategy for DeCarbCH Phase 2 (2025–2028) with professional support from Zoï Environment Network
Switzerland-South Korea International Joint Research Workshop on Heat pump and MVR technology for industrial steam production
OST IES acts as an international cooperation partner and supports with expertise on steam-generating heat pumps and MVR
Modernizing District Heating Networks: A Strategic Decision-Support Framework for Sustainable Retrofitting
A strategic decision-support framework was developed by literature review and expert interviews.
A Review of Seasonal Energy Storage for Net-Zero Industrial Heat
Thermal and Power-to-X Storage Including the Novel Concept of Renewable Metal Energy Carriers
Study on ten questions concerning the design of urban energy systems
Integrated UES design should consider spatial, temporal, and sectoral interdependencies.
Review on the Digitalization of Urban Multi-Energy Systems – Advances in Digital Twin applications across Life-Cycle Phases
Urban multi-energy system's digital twins (UMES DTs) are emerging in the energy landscape.
Project FOSTER_DHN: A New Open-Source Simulation Tool for District Heating Network (DHN) Planning
Facilitate Overall and Systemic Transition to Efficient and Renewable District Heating Network
topGrid live erleben – jetzt die Video-Demo anschauen!
topGrid ist ein web-basiertes Tool für die strategische Energieplanung von thermischen Netzen