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Energy Campuses in Transition: From PV-Battery Systems to Smart Predictive Control

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This workshop explores how campuses and research facilities can serve as living laboratories for smarter and digitally enabled energy systems. Drawing on case studies from the University of Cyprus, Concordia University, Politecnico di Milano, and the University of Naples Federico II, participants will gain insights into the latest developments in solar energy, battery storage, smart buildings, electric vehicle integration, low-temperature district heating, and campus-scale energy management.

Researchers and technical experts will present practical applications and ongoing research demonstrating how digitalisation, real-time monitoring, advanced sensing technologies, optimal control strategies, and novel technology integration can support the planning and operation of flexible energy infrastructures. Through international examples and ongoing developments, the workshop aims to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration among researchers, engineers, system operators, policymakers, and other stakeholders working towards more resilient, efficient, and intelligent energy systems.

Agenda

  • 16:00 – 16:15 Digitalisation of solar and battery systems: Opportunities for smart energy campuses
    Giorgos Makrides – Director, PHAETHON Centre of Excellence, University of Cyprus

  • 16:15 – 16:30 Current progress of the Apollon PV and battery system of the University of Cyprus
    Constantinos Charalambous – Senior Engineer, Technical Services, University of Cyprus

  • 16:30 – 16:45 From solar energy to smart grid-interactive buildings: Research at Concordia University
    Andreas K. Athienitis – Professor, Director of Centre for Zero Energy Building Studies, Concordia Hydro-Québec Research Chair, CFREF Volt-Age Scientific Chair, Concordia University

  • 16:45 – 17:00 Smart buildings research and applications at the Hydro-Québec research house: Advanced sensors for adaptive building environments
    Matin Abtahi – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Zero Energy Building Studies, Concordia University

  • 17:00 – 17:15 The Politecnico di Milano microgrid: Optimal campus control considering flexibility provision and electric vehicle integration
    Andrea Scrocca – PhD Candidate, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

  • 17:15 – 17:30 Low-temperature district heating networks: The ENEA Portici Research Centre in Naples
    Giuseppe Russo – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

  • 17:30 – 17:45 Advancing towards a new university energy centre at the University of Cyprus
    Andreas V. Olympios – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, PHAETHON Centre of Excellence, University of Cyprus

  • 17:45 – 18:00 Closing remarks

This workshop builds on the ongoing collaboration between the PHAETHON Centre of Excellence and Concordia University, while also featuring contributions from leading research groups in Italy. By bringing together expertise from Cyprus, Canada, and Italy, the event provides an international platform for sharing experiences and emerging solutions for campus energy systems, showcasing innovative approaches to campus energy management and highlighting pathways towards more flexible and resilient energy infrastructures.

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Details

  • Date: 16/6
  • Time:
    16:00 - 18:00 EEST

Venue

  • Faculty of Engineering, ΠΟΛ 10, Amphitheatre B101
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