Forecasting the thermal behavior of flexible heating assets is essential for real-time energy management in heating systems. While thermal dynamics are complex, the optimization algorithms within energy management systems (EMS) require low-order models with minimal computational load to make rapid, real-time …

We introduce NeedForHeat DataGear: an open hardware and open software data collection system designed to accelerate the residential heating transition. NeedForHeat DataGear collects time series monitoring data in homes that have not yet undergone a heating transition, enabling assessment of real-life …

This deliverable is one of the results of the project Research on Energy Data Utilization for Carbon Emission Decline by Heat pumps and Efficiency, while Assuring Thermal Comfort Achievement in Residential Buildings (REDUCEDHEATCARB). This deliverable documents the real-world validation of the REDUCEDHEATCARB …

The energy transition requires a workforce equipped with both hard and soft skills. However, current training often emphasizes technical competencies, resulting in skill mismatches, particularly among professionals transitioning from fossil fuel sectors. To support a just and inclusive transition, boundary …

In the current context, university education is increasingly defined by the acquisition of skills. New mechanisms and types of learning are constantly emerging that aim to form skills defined as integrated acquisitions. Digital tools applied in the implementation of energy projects are not just essential …

"The global shift toward electric vehicles (EV) and renewable energy highlights the need for educational models that are both scientifically rigorous and accessible to diverse learners. Research in STEM education demonstrates that hands-on, project-based learning increases student engagement, understanding, …

Hydrogen is emerging as a key element of Europe’s clean energy transition, creating an urgent need for specialised skills across the hydrogen value chain. The GreenSkillsforH2 project addressed this challenge by developing a comprehensive blueprint for upskilling and reskilling, implementing targeted …

"The transition to a sustainable energy system demands not only technical innovation but also social engagement and collaborative governance. This paper presents a case study from Zoetermeer, a mid-sized city in the Netherlands, where the number of citizen-led energy initiatives grew from four to fourteen …

A key component of the energy transition in the Netherlands is the heat transition: heating homes and buildings using sustainable energy sources. The ambition in the Dutch climate agreement (Government of the Netherlands, 2019) is to make 1.5 million homes sustainable by 2030. To achieve this goal, per …

This article presents the SEED PV Summer School, a blended international training that combined theory and hands-on learning in solar photovoltaics. The programme brought together VET and higher-education learners, teachers and industry partners from five SEED regions. Feedback confirmed that collaboration …