SophiA at the Energy and Climate Festival in Karlsruhe

The Energy and Climate Festival, held on 15 June in Karlsruhe, was a resounding success, drawing attendees from diverse backgrounds who share a commitment to sustainability and environmental innovation. The event, known for its vibrant atmosphere and comprehensive approach to climate awareness, provided an excellent platform for organisations to showcase their initiatives. Among the various…

Tropical Summit

SophiA will attend the Tropical Summit 2024 held in Lisbon from the 4th to the 8th of November 2024. This international event is dedicated to the challenges and opportunities of tropical regions around the world. The summit will bring together researchers, policymakers, local stakeholders, and international experts to discuss the major issues facing tropical ecosystems. …

ENLIT Europe

SophiA will attend to ENLIT Europe, one of the most anticipated events in the energy sector, taking place in Milan from the 22nd to the 24th of October 2024. This major gathering will bring together energy professionals, industry experts, policymakers, and innovators from across the world. With a rich and varied program, ENLIT Europe will…

LEAP-RE Stakeholder Forum 2024 in Milan, Italy

The LEAP-RE Stakeholder Forum 2024 is scheduled to take place from October 8 to 11 in Milan, Italy. This forum is a key event for the Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Renewable Energy (LEAP-RE), focusing on creating and expanding an international multi-stakeholder community. Participants will engage in discussions on renewable energy, science-based…

ISES and IEA SHC International Conference on Sustainable and Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry

The SPF will be participating in the ISES and IEA SHC International Conference on Sustainable and Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry from August 26 to 30, 2024, in Limassol, Cyprus. This prestigious event will be an exciting platform for professionals, researchers, and students to explore the latest advancements in solar energy technology and sustainable…

Webinar on Solar Powered Solutions Advancing Clean Cooking Technologies in African Countries

LEAP-RE is excited to invite you to our second webinar in June, on “Solar Powered Solutions Advancing Clean Cooking Technologies in African Countries”. 📅Date and time: 4th June at 09.00-12.00 C.E.T  Registrations are open – sign up and contribute to the conversation here: https://bit.ly/3R0swSn  Welcome remarks by: – Sandra Banda, Engineering Researcher and Energy Modelling…

SophiA at ESEF 2024

The ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF) aims to facilitate partnerships and identify ways to support investments and policy initiatives of the ECOWAS Member States. The Forum is a demand-driven and result-oriented event, which aims to facilitate investments and foster concrete progress towards the region’s sustainable energy targets. ESEF is also a platform for improving the…

SophiA at GL 2024

On August 11-14, 2024, the 16th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants (GL 2024) will take place at the University of Maryland (USA) and will provide the ideal platform for discussion on the latest research results and advances related to the use of natural working fluids in different types of systems and application areas.  Oliver…

SophiA promoted during clustering meeting

Our partner HKA participated in the clustering meeting “Energy research projects in cooperation with Africa”, organised on the occasion of the inauguration of the EurAfrica Institute. Oliver Schmid, the SophiA project coordinator at HKA participated in the ʺEnergy research projects in cooperation with Africa” clustering meeting organised by CINEA – European Climate Infrastructure and Environment…

Sophia Kick-off Meeting

SophiA official kick-off meeting

SophiA is funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and coordinated by Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA).   With a budget of 8 millions euros over four years, SophiA will develop containerised solutions for hospitals using natural refrigerants, solar thermal and photovoltaics to enable more and more African people to…