ABOUT THE PARTNER


TECHNOLOGY CENTRE FOR ENERGY (TZE)

The TZE as an external technology transfer centre located in Ruhstorf a.d. Rott (near Passau) bundles the expertise of the University of Applied Sciences Landshut in energy research. Our scientists develop technical solutions for the future of energy by working on energy storage, smart energy grids, energy efficiency and energy systems. One focus is on energy storage topics in the context of batteries or hybrid systems for short-term storage. In the laboratory and pilot plant for microbiological methanation (LTM), power-to-gas topics and transformation processes for the seasonal storage of renewable energy are addressed.

Germany, www.tz-energie.de

ENERGY AGENCY OF SAVINJSKA, ŠALEšKA AND KOROšKA REGION (KSSENA)

KSSENA is a non-governmental and non-profit energy agency based in Velenje, Slovenia. The agency was established in 2006 within the framework of the IEE programme and has been gaining vast experience in the fields of energy efficiency, exploitation of RES and energy management of local communities ever since. We are accomplished in the management and coordination of actions aiming at reducing energy consumption, GHG emissions, costs in public buildings and infrastructure as well as seasoned in the development of local energy concepts, SECAPs and providing feedback on proposed national energy strategies. KSSENA has managed to secure impressive exposure to regional and transnational projects since its inception and is also highly experienced in the role of the project coordinator.

Slovenia, www.kssena.si

TOLNA COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (TCDA)

TCDA Tolna County Development Agency was established in early 2017 as a subsidiary of the Tolna County Council. Our mission is the representation of the county, its civic organizations and institutions as well as key economic sectors in the international community. Our main goal is to transfer knowledge, good practices from and to European partners in order to develop the local community in several key topics, such as environment, energy efficiency, alternative energy, smart grids food industry, local products, etc.

Hungary, www.tmfu.hu

ENERGY INSTITUTE AT THE JOHANNES KEPLER UNIVERSITY LINZ (EI-JKU)

EI-JKU is a non-profit research organisation, whose multidisciplinary knowledge of more than one scientific field is essential for energy-related research topics. Our three departments cover Energy Economics, Energy Law and Energy Technologies. This combination of core disciplines allows comprehensive analyses and accounts for all aspects of future-oriented renewable energy and product topics. The institute’s analyses range from feasibility studies of PtG and energy storage applications to economic quantifications of possible substituted system costs and the analysis of legal barriers regarding development of innovative energy technologies.

Austria, www.energieinstitut-linz.at

BLACK SEA ENERGY RESEARCH CENTRE (BSERC)

BSERC is an association of energy experts, established in 2007 in Sofia, Bulgaria, with the aim to support the transition of Bulgaria and the other countries in the Black Sea region to sustainable energy. BSERC’s main activities include: development of local and national strategies, programmes and plans; data collection and analysis; development and evaluation of energy scenarios; cost-benefit analyses of policies, feasibility studies of projects, evaluation of financial sources and schemes; networking of research, policy and market actors; training and dissemination of information.

Bulgaria, www.bserc.eu

URBASOFIA

URBASOFIA is a town and regional planning company created in 2011 which provides European-wide expertise for urban development, policy design and territorial cohesion. We conduct high-level academic research, applied studies and the implementation of concrete solutions aiming at a more integrated, participatory, realistic and smart-oriented approach to pressing urban problems, both socio-economic, as well as environmental.

Romania, www.urbasofia.eu

DEGGENDORF INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (THD)

Together with its eleven research institutions in the Bavarian Forest, THD offers a broad spectrum of knowledge in a wide variety of areas. It bundles competencies in the four overarching areas of Digital Economy & Society, Sustainable Materials, Processes & Energy Technologies, Intelligent Mobility and Innovative Work Environment & Healthy Lifestyle. This can help to support partners in research, development and consulting and thus create new perspectives.

Germany, www.th-deg.de

NATIONAL RECYCLING AGENCY OF SLOVAKIA (NARA-SK)

The National Recycling Agency of Slovakia is a network organization uniting representatives of public administration and self-government, educational institutions, the business sector and the public according to the QUADRUPLE HELIX principle. We create proposals for a systemic transition to a circular economy that emphasizes product sustainability throughout the life cycle. We support a collaborative economy that creates new business opportunities for the creation of socially just jobs and a habitable environment. 
The National Recycling Agency is working on various EU projects (Erasmus+, Interreg, Horisont EU) and together with partners prepares new educational programs aimed at balancing three aspects - social, environmental, economic. 

Slovakia, www.narask.sk

INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS IN ČESKé BUDěJOVICE (VSTE)

There are only two public institutes in the Czech Republic where the programmes focus on the applicability of knowledge rather than just theory. VŠTE is one of them. The primary focus of VŠTE activities is the implementation of full-time and part-time studies for professional bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes. The professional study programmes are supported by cooperation with regional entrepreneurs. VŠTE’s other priorities include applied research, the implementation of innovative technologies and knowledge transfer into areas that are current and crucial with regards to the regions needs.

Czech Republik, www.vstecb.cz

MAHART-FREEPORT CO. LTD.

MAHART is a 100% state owned company established in 2005. It is the owner of the 153 hectars of land, main infrastructure and some of the buildings of the Freeport of Budapest, which is the largest core inland port and trimodal logistical centre in Hungary on the Danube. The port can technically load and store all kinds of cargo, its hinterland covers the whole country. Turnover of 2019 was 1.168m tons on the waterside (1301 barges), 29,355 rail wagoons (incl 24,744 containers), 416,046 trucks and 393,773 TEU containers. There are appr. 60 companies operating in the port providing a wide range of logistical services.

Hungary, www.mahartfreeport.hu

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY, WATER AND ENVIRONMENT SYSTEMS (SDEWES)

The International Centre for Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES Centre) is a non-governmental and a non-profit scientific organization based in Zagreb, Croatia. It engages in specific R&D activities that address the problems common for the countries of the East and Southeast European and Mediterranean regions. It aims to create multidisciplinary research and development innovation teams, providing comprehensive R&D activities, assessment and consultation on the research subjects that represent the most important challenges of sustainable development.

Croatia, www.sdewes.org

ENERGY INSTITUTE HRVOJE POZAR (EIHP)

EIHP is a wholly state-owned, non-profit scientific institution, financed on a per-project basis through execution of international and national project development contracts. Today, the Institute has 81 employees. The Institute’s areas of activity include: Strategic planning in the energy sector; Development of electric-power, gas, petroleum and heating systems; Market, legal framework and restructuring of the energy sector; Energy efficiency; Renewable energy sources, environmental and climate protection (incl. Bioeconomy, Hydrogen and Circular Economy topics); Energy audits and certification of buildings; Energy balances and statistics; In-service training and promotional activities.

Croatia, www.eihp.hr

UNIVERSITY OF ZAGREB FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING (UNIZGFER)

UNIZGFER is a higher education and research institution covering the broad field of electrical engineering, computing and information-communication technology.
The UNIZGFER’s research laboratory covering the area of automatic control within low-carbon energy systems – Laboratory for Renewable Energy Systems (LARES) participates in DanuP-2-Gas. LARES’s major competence is the application of predictive control and mathematical optimization in systems control and planning in order to maximize benefits in their operation. Within DanuP-2-Gas UNIZGFER is in charge for the development of the parametrization tool for power-2-gas hubs.

Croatia, www.fer.unizg.hr

REGIONAL AGENCY FOR SOCIO – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – BANAT LTD (RDA BANAT)

RDA Banat is a regional development institution with a leading role in coordinating development activities in Banat region, and it’s recognized as creator of regional initiatives and inter-municipal connections, by bringing together partner from all sectors. In line with key priorities and available resources, RDA finds solutions that are economically and socially sustainable, in compliance with the provisions of environmental protection, taking care that all social groups benefit from the economic development of Banat. As a Regional Development Agency, RDA Banat has implemented numerous projects in regional development field. 

Republic of Serbia, www.banat.rs