Cycle of Workshops: "More Sun, More Energy"

Cycle of Workshops "More Sun, More Energy"

The Renewable Energies Chair of the University of Évora (CER-UÉ) is promoting the cycle of workshops MOReSUN, MORE ENERGY, on different applications of solar energy, focusing on solar photovoltaics and solar thermal.
These workshops offer training in 3 topics of different solar energy applications: 1) Photovoltaic solar irrigation, 2) Solar thermal collectors for medium temperature industrial process heat production and 3) Photovoltaic solar energy applications with advanced batteries for the residential domain or services.
Participants can attend the sessions of their interest free of charge, and gain knowledge in terms of sizing, good practices, installation, maintenance and operation in the different technological lines. Registration for each workshop is mandatory and will be available 1 month before its date, through an online form. The workshops are face-to-face and take place at the University of Évora facilities, benefiting from the use of full-scale technological demonstrators and direct contact with CER-UÉ researchers.
The cycle of workshops began on December 7, 2022, with a session on solar irrigation and will run until May 31, 2023, with a total of 10 workshops.
This initiative results from the collaboration of two projects, – SolaQua – Accessible, reliable and economical solar irrigation for Europe funded by the European Union through the H2020 program and – Solar Tech – Transfer of Technology, funded by the ERDF through the Alentejo 2020 Program.
The SolaQua project (GA 952879) has 11 partners from 7 countries and aims to explore the high combined potential of solar resources and agriculture in these regions, boosting and consolidating the photovoltaic irrigation market, seeking to raise awareness among farmers, investors and SMEs, with the bets on irrigation with zero emissions and a cost of up to 70% compared to current solutions based on fossil fuels.
It already provides training materials, tools, organized visits, workshops and conferences, increasing the impact of this technology for more than 150,000 farmers and 70 European SMEs.
The Solar Tech project (ALT20-03-0246-FEDER-000053) aims to transfer technology and knowledge in the area of solar energy and thermal and electrical energy storage to the business sector. The three technological lines being promoted focus on technological areas currently identified by the sector as being of high added value, low cost, potential for international commercialization and innovative character.
Registrations
Registration is free but limited in number, places will be filled in the order in which registration is received, and automatically closed at its limit. Online application forms will be available through CER-UÉ's online channels.

Workshops Program

Theme: High power photovoltaic irrigation/pumping

  •   First workshop – December 7, 2022
  •   Second workshop – January 19, 2023 (registration closed )
  •   Third Workshop – March 14, 2023 (registration closed )
  •   Fourth Workshop - June 28, 2023 (registration closed )
  •   Fifth Workshop - July 13, 2023 (Registrations Open)

Theme: Solar thermal collectors for industrial process heat at medium temperature (100°-250°C)

  •   First Workshop – February 15, 2023 (registration closed )
  •   Second Workshop – March 15, 2023 (registration closed )
  •   Third Workshop – June 5, 2023 (registration closed )
  •   Fourth Workshop – June 12M, 2023 (registration closed )

Theme: Photovoltaic solar energy applications with advanced batteries for the domain
residential and services

  •   First workshop – February 2, 2023 (registration closed )
  •   Second workshop – February 23, 2023 (registration closed )
  •   Third Workshop – March 16, 2023 (registration closed )

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In case of doubts or questions, you can contact us via email or telephone:
Renewable Energies Chair - University of Évora
catedraer@uevora.pt
+351 266 740 800
Polo da Mitra of the University of Évora, Ário Lobo de Azevedo Building,
7000-083 Nossa Senhora da Tourega, Portugal