CONFERENCE TOPICS

Biomass

• Small-scale biomass combustion power generation
• Biomass for power and heat generation in large scale applications
• Biomass gasification power generation and applications
• Production and applications of biomass molding fuels (solid biofuels: pellets/briquettes)
• Bioenergy resources and potentials
• Production supply and logistics of biomass from forestry and agricultural residues
• Household biogas production and comprehensive utilization
• Bioelectricity production
• Biofuels in future transportation systems
• Environmental sustainability of biomass and bioenergy.
• Socio-economic assessment of biomass and bioenergy;
• Integration of bioenergy with other renewable energy sources
• Other issues related to Biomass and Technologies
• Bioenergy national policies and strategies for international cooperation
• Bioenergy and biofuel markets and international trade
• Other issues related to Biomass and Technologies

Clean Transportation Technologies & Strategies

• Renewable Energy in Transport Sector
• Transport Electrification and Integration of Renewable Energy
• Solar Powered Vehicles
• Hydrogen Vehicles
• Policy, Planning and Economics
• Energy Efficiency in Transportation
• Transportation Applications
• Sustainable Transports Based on Renewable Energy

Economic, Environmental & Policy Issues for Energy

• Energy Economics, Incentives
• Renewable Energy Commercialization
• Energy Policies, Decision Support Models
• Legal Framework
• Barriers to Renewable Energy Integration
• Climate Change Effects, Mitigation and Adaptation
• Carbon Management and Finance
• Renewable Solutions to Global Warming
• Air Pollution and Energy Security
• Internalisation of External Costs and Social Costs

“Energy Efficiency” & “Zero/PLus Energy” Concept in Architecture

• Sustainable Architecture and Design
• Passive Design
• Energy Plus Buildings
• Green Buildings/ Net Zero Energy Buildings
• Solar Architecture and Building Integration
• Daylighting
• Rational Use of Energy in Buildings
• Advanced HVAC
• Building Material and Components
• Smart City

Energy Transition

• European Experience
• Global Experience
• Local Experience

Geothermal

• Power Generation
• Geothermal Field
• Geothermal Heat Pumps
• Geo-Heat
• Environmental Aspects
• Other issues related to Geothermal and Technologies

Hydrogen & Fuel Cells

• Hydrogen Energy Systems
• Hydrogen Production
• Hydrogen Supply and Storage
• Hydrogen End-Use Technology
• Hydrogen vehicles
• Materials for hydrogen systems
• International perspectives on hydrogen
• Government policies on hydrogen
• Fuel Cells
• Fuel Cell for Transportation
• Fuel Cell Power Plants

Local or Global Level Actions in Shifting to 100%

• Energy Education and Training
• Renewable Energies and Society
• Capacity Building at All Levels
• Renewable Energy Resource Assessment

Ocean Energy

• Wave Energy
• Off-Shore Wind Energy
• Ocean Marine Biomass
• Deep Sea Water Application
• Ocean Resources for Energy

Photovoltaic

• PV Cells, Materials and Components
• Advanced Materials and Concepts
• Crystal Silicon Solar Cells and Modules
• Thin Film Silicon Solar Cells and Modules
• Design, Operation and Performance of PV Systems
• PV Systems and Grid Integration
• Concentrating PV
• Outdoor performance
• Failure analysis
• Lifetime testing
• Other issues related to PV fundamentals and technologies

Shifting to 100% Renewables in Sectors

• National Renewable Energy Action Plans
• Rural Energy Supply
• Residential Energy Supply
• Industrial Energy Supply
• Transportation Energy Supply

Solar Energy

• Solar Collectors
• Solar and Heat Pump Systems
• Solar Domestic Hot Water and Combisystems
• Solar Cooling and Air Conditioning
• Solar Heat for Industrial and Commercial Systems
• Solar District Heating and Cooling
• Solar Cooker
• Solar Distillation and Solar Thermal Desalination

Wind Energy

• Policies
• Site Assessments and Forecasting
• Offshore Wind Power
• Wind Turbine Technology
• Plant Design and Management
• Grid Connection and Electrical Systems
• Small to Medium Wind Turbines
• Large wind turbine and wind farms implementation
• Social and Environmental Issues
• Wind Power Aeroacoustics
• Energy Mix
• Innovative Storage Technologies, Load Balancing and Methodologies for 100% Renewable
• Wind technology in harmony with the environment and aviation
• Local Manufacturing of Wind Turbines and Parts