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Austrian DC Pilot Factory: Direct current for a climate-neutral industry

Schaltschrank der Austrian DC Pilot Factory
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Demonstration workshop showcased innovative solutions for the industrial energy transition

On 1 July 2026, the Austrian DC Pilot Factory at Fill Maschinenbau in Gurten, Upper Austria, opened its doors and presented research findings and demonstrators for the climate-neutral industry of the future:

  • The Austrian DC Pilot Factory demonstrated, under real-world industrial conditions, how direct current grids, photovoltaics and bidirectional electric mobility can be intelligently interconnected.
  • The research and demonstration project, led by the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, is developing and testing innovative solutions for a flexible, efficient and renewable energy supply for production sites.
  • Participants in the demo workshop were given exclusive insights into the demonstration plant and the latest research findings on the industrial application of direct current technologies.
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International Heat Pump Conference kicks off: Vienna becomes a hub for the heating transition

AIT Wärmepumpenlabor
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The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is organising the IEA Heat Pump Conference 2026 in collaboration with international partners, driving innovation in heat pump technologies.
  • The 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference 2026, with over 800 participants
  • 367 scientific papers highlighting the latest developments, from research to industrial application
  • Austria as a hub for innovation, with around 537,000 installed systems and significant CO₂ savings
  • Heat pumps as a key technology for the decarbonisation of industry, energy systems and residential buildings
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AIT: Solid data foundation for the energy transition – study highlights renewable energy potential achievable by 2030 and 2040

Gustav Resch
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The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology, in collaboration with leading research partners, has presented one of the most comprehensive analyses to date of renewable energy potential in Austria. The study, commissioned by the Climate and Energy Fund, provides a methodologically consistent and spatially high-resolution assessment down to the municipal level, thereby representing a key scientific foundation for strategic decisions in energy policy, infrastructure planning and the economy.

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