Hybrid Solar Systems for Industry: INDHEAP Workshop 2026
April 1414 April 2026 | Graz, Austria
Hybrid Solar Systems for Industrial Process Heat will take centre stage at the upcoming workshop organised by the INDHEAP project, with contributions from the SOLINDARITY project.
The event will take place on 14 April 2026 in Graz, Austria, bringing together industry and research experts to discuss hybrid solar systems for industrial process heat and power.
Held just before the 4th International Sustainable Energy Conference (ISEC 2026), the workshop supports Europe’s transition toward scalable and reliable renewable heat solutions for industry.
Why Attend?
Industrial process heat accounts for a significant share of Europe’s energy demand. Hybrid solar systems for industrial process heat combine solar thermal technologies with complementary energy sources to ensure stable and dependable heat supply.
Participants will gain insights into:
- Designing hybrid solar systems for stable and dependable heat supply
- Lessons learned from testing and demonstration activities
- Tools and methodologies supporting optimal system design
- Medium-temperature heat storage solutions for industrial applications
- Integrating solar heat and power into existing industrial processes
The programme will also open the floor for discussion on how to scale hybrid solar solutions from pilot installations to full industrial deployment, a key step toward accelerating Europe’s clean-energy transition.
From Pilot to Industrial Deployment
A key discussion theme will focus on scaling hybrid solar systems for industrial process heat beyond demonstration projects.
Experts from European initiatives will share:
- Real operational data
- Implementation challenges and solutions
- Performance optimisation strategies
- Replication pathways across sectors
Event Details
Date: 14 April 2026
Location: Grand Hotel Wiesler, Grieskai 4–8, 8020 Graz
Participation: Free of charge (registration required)
Registration Here
About the Workshop
The INDHEAP Workshop aims to bridge research and industry by showcasing practical approaches to hybrid solar energy integration in industrial environments. With increasing demand for decarbonised process heat, hybrid systems combining solar thermal technologies with complementary energy sources are emerging as a reliable pathway toward sustainable production.
By fostering dialogue between project partners, industrial end-users, and technology providers, the workshop supports Europe’s broader ambition to decarbonise industrial heat supply and strengthen energy resilience.