Panel Discussion: How Can Solar Process Heat Overcome Economic and Technological Barriers to Scale?

Recording of Thursday, May 08, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2025 | Exhibition Program | Language: - | Duration: 00:00 .

Speakers

Markus Balz, Chief Technology Officer, GlassPoint
Dr. Gregor Bern, Head of Group Concentrating Systems and Technologies, Fraunhofer ISE
Bärbel Epp, Managing Director, Solrico
Dr. Joachim Krüger, CEO, Solarlite

Talk of session: Rethinking Heat - Solar Utility Scale Plants for Process Heat and District Heating

With the share of renewable energies in the heating sector remaining low, the heating transition is one of the major challenges on the way towards climate neutrality. Particularly in industry, where high temperatures are needed and cost pressure is high, reconciling profitability and decarbonization is an issue. Large solar thermal installations are on the rise in heating networks.This session will be discussing the potential of solar thermal technology, successful projects and current market developments. Presenters will provide exciting insights into applications, financing models and a glimpse into the future. Moderator: Juliane Hinsch, Head of Concentrated Solar, BSW - German Solar Association

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome & Introduction

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Status Quo and Future Perspectives of Solar Process Heat

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Breaking New Ground: Insights from a Landmark Study on Solar Process Heat Economics

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Pioneering Large-Scale Solar District Heating: Lessons from Leading Projects

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Panel Discussion: What Role of will Solar Thermal Play in a Climate-Friendly District Heating?

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Closing Remarks

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