Kanchan Bohara, a researcher at the SPF Institute for Solar Technology, has received the prestigious Best Poster Award at the International Sustainable Energy Conference (ISEC) 2024.
The event, held on April 10th and 11th at Messecongress Graz, Austria, brought together world experts in renewable heating and cooling within integrated urban and industrial energy systems.
Kanchan Bohara’s award-winning poster focused on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of SophiA systems, a topic of significant relevance in the ongoing global transition toward sustainable energy. Her research stood out among numerous submissions, winning recognition for its innovative approach and potential impact on the energy sector.
ISEC 2024, a key event in the sustainable energy calendar, concentrated on achieving energy sovereignty in response to the urgent timelines imposed by climate change and political pressures. The conference highlighted global solutions such as transitioning to a sustainable circular economy, phasing out fossil fuels, integrating sector coupling and energy storage systems, and promoting smart electrification.
The event, organised in collaboration with international organisations such as UNIDO, IEA SHC, and REN21, emphasised the importance of these solutions not only for developed nations, but also for developing and emerging countries. The conference aimed to spark groundbreaking ideas and facilitate meaningful exchanges between researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers, all with the goal of advancing heat transformation in renewable energy systems and enhancing resource efficiency. To learn more about what was presented during this event click here.
Bohara’s recognition at such a prominent conference underscores the critical role of innovative research in the global energy transition, and her success serves as an inspiration for future advancements in the field.
