Rethinking Heat - Solar Utility Scale Plants for Process Heat and District Heating

Thursday, May 08, 2025

Time
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Hall
Messe München
Room
Hall A3, Booth A3.150

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


10:00 am - 10:05 amWelcome & Introduction

Juliane Hinsch, Head of Concentrated Solar, BSW Solar

10:05 am - 10:15 amStatus Quo and Future Perspectives of Solar Process Heat

Bärbel Epp, Managing Director, Solrico

10:15 am - 10:25 amBreaking New Ground: Insights from a Landmark Study on Solar Process Heat Economics

Dr. Gregor Bern, Head of Group Concentrating Systems and Technologies, Fraunhofer ISE

10:25 am - 10:50 amPanel Discussion: How Can Solar Process Heat Overcome Economic and Technological Barriers to Scale?

- 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

10:50 am - 11:00 amPioneering Large-Scale Solar District Heating: Lessons from Leading Projects

Magdalena Berberich, Executive Director, Solites - Steinbeis Research Institute for Solar and Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems

11:00 am - 11:25 amPanel Discussion: What Role of will Solar Thermal Play in a Climate-Friendly District Heating?

- Magdalena Berberich, Executive Director, Solites - Steinbeis Research Institute for Solar and Sustainable Thermal Energy Systems
- Dominik Bestenlehner, Head of R&D, Ritter XL Solar
- Torsten Lütten, Director of Sales and Business Development, Savosolar/Meriaura Energy

11:25 am - 11:30 amClosing Remarks

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